The brain is a complex biological organ possessing immense computational capability: it constructs our sensory experience, regulates our thoughts and emotions, and controls our actions. Eric Kandel actionbiologicalbrain Change image and share on social
You could double the number of synaptic connections in a very simple neurocircuit as a result of experience and learning. The reason for that was that long-term memory alters the expression of genes in nerve cells, which is the cause of the growth of new synaptic connections. Eric Kandel altercellconnection share on social
Once you're in a particular country, and you're surrounded by musicians who are so adept at traditional music, you suddenly realize how much there is to explore and digest and learn and experience. Evelyn Glennie adeptcountrydigest Change image and share on social
Nausea is a normal but unpleasant effect of pregnancy and a really good sign that it is going well. Women who experience nausea in early pregnancy are less likely to miscarry. Emily Oster earlyeffectexperience Change image and share on social
From my experience of shooting 'Tudors' on the island of Ireland, you cannot predict the weather. Natalie Dormer experienceirelandisland Change image and share on social
We continue to see more and more of that - games we didn't necessarily know would work in VR until a developer goes in and discovers the game mechanic that makes it come together. Sure enough, hockey can be a great VR experience. Brendan Iribe continuedeveloperdiscover share on social
I think the biggest adjustment I've made before coming here was going from High A to Double A. I was going in facing pitchers who had more experience and knew how to throw all their stuff for strikes and in hitter's counts, things like that. Andrew Benintendi adjustmentbigcome share on social
So most of my acting experience came in college when I was living away from them. I acted in various independent films, and I got some commercial work and stuff like that. Maria Menounos actcollegecommercial Change image and share on social
It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I consider the Lions' players, coaches, staff, management and fans my family. I leave on good terms with everyone in the organization. Barry Sanders coachexperiencefamily share on social
Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience. Paulo Coelho braveexperiencerisk Change image and share on social
