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Microbial Mind Control

Do microbes living in our gastrointestinal tracts influence the way our brains work? Hear from a scientist who has been studying this question for nearly a decade.

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Neuroscience Insights from Video Game & Drug Addiction

Discover the addictiveness behind video games to understand the way students are motivated.

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Dumping the Brain's Waste

Scientists may have found the brain’s hidden waste disposal system.

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Microbial Mind Control

Do microbes living in our gastrointestinal tracts influence the way our brains work? Hear from a scientist who has been studying this question for nearly a decade.

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The Immune System, the Microbiome, and the Brain

New perspectives on body-system connections are providing an understanding of social behavior, development, and sleep.

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Anatomy Ins and Outlines

Arts and crafts and brains…oh my!

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Sleep, Uninterrupted

Disrupting circadian rhythms is linked to mood disorders, and chronic illnesses. Neuroscientists are teasing apart how.

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What Is White Coat Syndrome?

Most people feel a little anxious when they go to the doctor. Some see their blood pressure spike. Andrew Sherwood explains why.

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The Postpartum Is a 'Perfect Storm' for Depression

Hormonal changes following delivery, coupled with the added stress of caring for an infant round-the-clock, make the postpartum a time of heightened vulnerability to depression.