Genes & Molecules

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How Genetic Studies Can Help Us Develop Treatments for Mental Illness

The drugs prescribed to treat symptoms of schizophrenia haven’t changed much in the last half-century. Now, advances in genetic studies could help scientists develop new — and better — treatments.

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The Short Answer: What Is Gene Expression?

Neuroscientist Nick Spitzer explains gene expression and how it helps your body’s cells function.

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1 min

Syncing the Body's Clock

Sun-seeking brain cells keep the sleep cycle in balance.

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How Genetic Studies Can Help Us Develop Treatments for Mental Illness

The drugs prescribed to treat symptoms of schizophrenia haven’t changed much in the last half-century. Now, advances in genetic studies could help scientists develop new — and better — treatments.

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The Brain Prize Presents: Ray Dolan

Ray Dolan, Peter Dayan, Wolfram Schultz have demonstrated how the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine helps us learn.

The Brain Prize
5 min

Lightning in a Bottle

One of the joys of growing up in the South is that time in the early summer near dusk when fireflies put on their enchanting display. It was practically a rite of passage to catch and place them in a Mason jar with holes poked in the lid.

Finding Needles in Haystacks: Genetics and Mental Health

Unraveling the genetics behind brain disorders may offer hope to millions of patients.

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Goodbye Roger

Today the world learned that neuroscientist Roger Y. Tsien passed away on August 24, 2016. His life’s work transformed cellular neuroscience.

Neuro Bingo

Let your students test their brain vocabulary in a game of Neuro Bingo.

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People Behind the Science: Larry Reiter

The autism researcher tells tales of triumphs and tribulations in this podcast from People Behind the Science.

People Behind the Science
28 min

Classic Chemical Neurotransmission

This easy-to-follow animation shows what happens during the process of neurotransmission.

Illinois State University

The Awesomely Evolved Human Brain

This iconograph and worksheet helps students learn about dopamine and the evolution of our reward centers to help with survival.

Scholastic

Hormones and the Brain: The End of Adolescence

Hormones help to physically shape the brain during adolescence and beyond.

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3D Brain

An interactive brain map that you can rotate in a three-dimensional space.

Interact with the Brain

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