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Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks: NIH study suggests our brains may use short rest periods to strengthen memories
In a study of healthy volunteers, National Institutes of Health researchers found that our brains may solidify the memories of
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Role of a deep brain structure in concussion
Concussion researchers have long suggested that damage to the corpus callosum, a thick bundle of nerves that connects the brain’s
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A match made in neural heaven: How a neuron grows an axon: Scientists unlock new molecular secrets to unravel the mystery
While the neural architecture responsible for the transmission of electrical impulses has been known for more than a century, the
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Fight or flight: Serotonin neurons prompt brain to make the right call
Known for its role in relieving depression, the neurochemical serotonin may also help the brain execute instantaneous, appropriate behaviors in
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Flu, flu-like illnesses linked to increased risk of stroke, neck artery tears
Flu-like illnesses are linked to an increased risk of stroke and neck artery dissections, according to two preliminary research studies
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Differences among brain neurons that coincide with psychiatric conditions
It’s no surprise to scientists that variety is the very essence of biology, not just the seasoning, but most previous
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Artificial synapses made from nanowires
Scientists from Jülich together with colleagues from Aachen and Turin have produced a memristive element made from nanowires that functions
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New method for studying gene expression could improve understanding of brain disease
It takes a lot of cells to make a human brain. The organ houses not only an enormous quantity of
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Scientists decode mechanism of remembering — and forgetting — in fruit flies
It’s a common expression to say that your brain is full. Although the brain doesn’t literally fill up, in recent
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