Calli McMurray

Media & Science Writing Associate

Calli McMurray is the Media & Science Writing Associate at SfN. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience.

Articles by Calli McMurray

Spiders Use Their Webs to Hear

The web of the orb-weaving spider catches prey and helps its creator hear.

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A Rare Salamander Could Change How We Treat Spinal Cord Injuries

The axolotl can regrow almost any body part. Its regenerative ability may one day improve spinal cord injury treatments.

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How the Brain Senses Time

Neurons fire in response to specific lengths of time; they can make a moment feel faster or slower when they get worn out.

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Why Moving Your Body Changes Your Brain

When you exercise, your muscles and liver release proteins into your blood that exert powerful influence on your brain.

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The Neurons Responsible for Making a Touch Feel Pleasant

Mice born without this small group of neurons don’t find touch rewarding and become more sensitive to the negative effects of stress.

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Why We Can’t Think Logically About the COVID-19 Vaccines

In short: we don’t think logically about most things.

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How Playing in Empty Stadiums Affects Athletes

For some, the lack of fans might relieve performance anxiety or hurt motivation. But those at the top of their game likely aren’t fazed.

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Primate Research Labs: The Other Frontline of the Pandemic

Grocery stores and hospitals transformed when the pandemic hit — as did the labs researching COVID-19.

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What’s the Difference Between Sleep and Anesthesia?

It feels like falling asleep, but anesthesia and snoozing are completely different. Neuroscientist and anesthesiologist Emery Brown explains what makes them different.