Move over, lab rat. Neuroscientists have relied on the mouse to study brain development and diseases for more than 100 years.
Brain Bytes showcase essential facts about neuroscience.
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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.
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