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Extra copies of four interferon receptor genes found on human chromosome 21 trigger developmental changes in a mouse model of Down syndrome.

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Daily Multivitamin May Slow Cognitive Decline in Seniors

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Electrically Zapping Specific Brain Regions Can Boost Memory

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Infographic: The Cerebellum’s Many Roles Beyond Motor Control

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The Cerebellum’s Functions in Cognition, Emotion, and More

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Through the Looking Glass: Aging, Inflammation, and Gut Rejuvenation

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Science Philosophy in a Flash - A Look at Aging Through Young Eyes 

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Dolphins May Remember Personal Experiences

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Bacterial Metabolite May Regulate Cognition in Mice

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Distracted Brains Better at Parsing Unfamiliar Languages: Study

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Can These Fish Do Math?

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Reptiles are the Real Bird Brains

Antibiotics May Influence Brain Development

Antibiotics May Influence Brain Development

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Exercise-Associated Protein Boosts Brain Function in Mice

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Book Excerpt from Feeling & Knowing

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Leading Japanese Primate Research Center is Closing

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Neuroscientist Mortimer Mishkin Dies at 94

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Is Your Brain Wired for Numbers?

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Numerosity Around the Animal Kingdom

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Infographic: Single-Cell Recordings Identify “Number Neurons”

The Neuroscience of Motherhood

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Mitochondrial DNA: A Maternal Legacy That Helps Trace the Past and Diagnose the Future

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What are the Risks and Benefits of a Cold Plunge?

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A Man Who Survived Hundreds of Snakebites Helped Scientists Develop a Potent Antivenom

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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Making Real-Time PCR More Straightforward

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Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

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Applied Biosystems™ VeriFlex™ System: True Temperature Control for PCR Protocols

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