The science images and videos that captured our attention in 2012
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The science images and videos that captured our attention in 2012
Researchers identify microRNAs that keep cardiac cells healthy after heart attack, potentially paving the way for future heart regenerating therapies.
Laurent Descarries, well known for his research on the brain’s axon terminals, has passed away at the age of 73.
Autism researchers are testing the ability of whipworm eggs to treat autism in a new clinical trial.
Three-dimensional genome maps are leading to a deeper understanding of how the genome’s form influences its function.
Neighboring neurons in an insect’s antennae can block each other without sharing any synaptic connections.
People with certain personality traits are more likely to get pain relief from a placebo, a finding that could help improve clinical trials.
Misfolded α-synuclein proteins promote the spread of Parkinson’s pathology in mouse brains.
Researchers use the electric potential of a guinea pig’s inner ear to harvest enough energy to run a tiny sensor.
A legendary rock and roll drummer teams up with a neuroscientist to explore the role of rhythm in brain function.