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Patch Clamp: Unlocking the Secrets of Ion Channels in Electrophysiology

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As Neural Organoid Research Accelerates, Scientists Discuss Ethics

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Glutamatergic Synapses Act as a Hub for Intellectual Disability

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Amyloid Beta Impairs Microglia Function in Alzheimer’s Disease

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Brain-Computer Interface Lets Users Communicate Using Thoughts

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How a Nap Can Boost Memory and Performance

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Low Brain Lithium Leads to Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology

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Diagnosing Synucleinopathies with Skin Biopsies

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Why Do People Sometimes Forget Their Dreams?

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Breast Cancer Cells Steal Mitochondria from Neurons to Fuel Metastasis

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Anticipation of Infection, Even in Virtual Reality, Triggers Immune Responses

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 3 min read

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Prime Editing Could Treat a Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | | 3 min read

Hearing Loss May Be the Canary in the Coal Mine for Dementia

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Why Does Acute Pain Get Better, But Chronic Pain Persist?

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Non-Neuronal Cells Can “Remember” Certain Stimuli

Nicholas Miliaras, PhD | | 4 min read

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After reviewing DNA evidence from a cold case murder, Kirsty Wright uncovered systemic flaws and deception in a forensics laboratory in Queensland, Australia.

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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From Data to Discovery: Omics in Therapeutic Innovation

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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