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Pioneer Cells Blaze Trails in the Young Brain
These trailblazers strike out into various parts of the brain, laying down axons as they go.
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Something in the Water
Special sensory organs allow fish to detect the slightest vibrations in the water around them.
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Summoning the Sandman
The release of the “vampire hormone” lets the body know when it’s time to sleep.
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The Crinkly Cerebellum Coordinates Movement and More
This furrowed structure helps you execute every move you make.
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Realizing the Benefits of Vagus Nerve Stimulation
A small battery-sized device implanted into the chest delivering small zaps of electricity to the vagus nerve can make a huge impact in a patient’s wellbeing.
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Are Commercial Vagus Nerve Stimulation Devices Safe and Effective?
Neuroscientist Denise Bellinger explains vagus nerve stimulation, its history as a medical treatment, and whether commercial VNS devices are effective and safe.
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Show Some Spine
The spinal cord is the nexus of the peripheral nervous system, the brain’s connection to the rest of the body.
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Bacteria in the Brain
Bacterial infections can make their way to the brain, where they can linger undetected.
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The Tiny Habenula Plays a Big Role in the Brain’s Anti-Reward System
We work hard for reward — we work even harder to avoid disappointment.
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Brain Zoo
Teach your students about their brains and animal brains with this activity.
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How Much Energy Does the Brain Use?
The brain has some intense energy needs thanks to the unique role it plays in the body.
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Dumping the Brain's Waste
Scientists may have found the brain’s hidden waste disposal system.
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What Your Brain Does When You're Doing Nothing
Just because you’re taking a break doesn’t mean your brain gets to clock out.
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