Dream and daydream: differences and similarities

Did you know that daydreams reflect events from the previous two days and “night” dreams resemble a fictional plot?

Does your dog have social skills?

A study suggests that viewing the owner’s face works as a positive social reinforcement for dogs. Learn more about this and other surprising results about “man’s best friend”.

The profile of journals where our Grant Holders publish is diversified

Did you know that Journal of Parapsychology, Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Psychology are in the top 10 scientific journals with most articles published within the scope of projects supported by the BIAL Foundation?

Interhemispheric asymmetry during sleep in dogs

In the scope of the research project 169/16 - The potential effect of behavioral stimulation on social competence in dogs (via endogenous oxytocin release), supported by the BIAL Foundation, the research team led by Anna Kis published the paper “Interhemispheric asymmetry during NREM sleep in the dog” in the journal Scientific Reports.

Luís Portela awarded with the Health Services Management Award

Luís Portela, Chairman of the BIAL Foundation, was awarded on October 23 with the Health Services Management Award, given by the Portuguese Medical Association's Competence in Health Services Management, as a tribute for his life as an entrepreneur.