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Nano-Drugs Take Aim at Brain Cells
The blood-brain barrier once stopped medication from reaching the brain. Researchers have found their way through.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Lighting Up The Brain With Optogenetics
One of the least complicated creatures on earth taught us all about the most complicated object in the universe – the human brain.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
  • 4 min
Why Animals Are Needed in Research
Hear from some of the country’s leading scientists and medical experts who talk about why animal research is critical for medical progress and the advancement of both human and animal health.
  • Foundation for Biomedical Research
  • 4 min
What Happens When You Go Under
Anesthesia now allows tens of thousands patients every day to avoid the pain and memories of their procedures. But how does anesthesia work?
  • American Chemical Society
  • 3 min
Finding Needles in Haystacks: Genetics and Mental Health
Unraveling the genetics behind brain disorders may offer hope to millions of patients.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
What Happens When You Remove the Hippocampus?
The hippocampus is the key to your long-term memory.
  • TED
People Behind the Science: Christine Mac Donald
The scientist discusses her research into traumatic brain injury.
  • People Behind the Science
  • 31 min
Roundup: Technology and the Brain
Imaging technology lets us take a look inside our heads — and produces some amazing pictures
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Goodbye Roger
Today the world learned that neuroscientist Roger Y. Tsien passed away on August 24, 2016. His life’s work transformed cellular neuroscience.
Olympic Gold for Brainwave Performance
Whether or not a competitor stands on the podium wearing an Olympic metal can depend on a thousandth of a second difference in finishing time.
People Behind the Science: Adam Dubis
The researcher discusses his futuristic vision for optical imaging.
  • People Behind the Science
  • 32 min
No Fear
In an interesting article in the magazine Nautilus, J.B. MacKinnon, reports that a brain scan (fMRI) of free solo climber, Alex Honnold’s brain explains why he is so willing to risk his life to climb rocks without a rope.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Making the Connection
A catalog of all of the connections in the human brain may be possible with new technological advances.
  • BrainFacts/SfN

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