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The next generation of neuroscientists reflect on the future of brain science.
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The Organs That Keep Neurons Running
Take a look inside the anatomy of a spiral ganglion neuron.
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Patient Driven: Neuroscientists Solve the Puzzle of the Gene-Protein Duo Behind SYNGAP1
As genetic sequencing becomes more affordable and the number of families seeking answers grow, neuroscientists make a discovery that could lead to treatments.
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Reversing the Course of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Around one in 10,000 infants are born with SMA. Research funding and patient advocacy efforts helped push treatment into existence.
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Are People Really "Morning Larks" or "Night Owls"?
Our sleep schedules aren’t simply personal preferences — they’re innate, biological predispositions that affect our physical and mental health.
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National Depression Screening Day
Neuroscience research is advancing what we know about depression, and helping us develop treatments for it.
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How Poverty Shapes a Child's Mind and Brain
A growing body of research now shows that poverty changes the way children’s brains develop, shrinking parts of the brain essential for memory, planning, and decision-making.
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Purkinje Cells
Purkinje cells, some of the largest neurons in the brain, dwell in the cerebellum.
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Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Meticulous hand drawings of neurons by this scientist led to the birth of modern neuroscience.
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Is It Dangerous to Wake a Sleepwalker?
The idea that waking a sleepwalker could give them a heart attack or cause brain damage is a myth. But try not to wake them if you don’t have to.
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Pyramidal Neurons
The dendritic trees and pyramid-like cell body of this neuron make it stand out.
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