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Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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The Brain’s Inner DJ Balances Electrical Activity to Build Memories

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How the Art of Storytelling Alters Memory Formation

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New Neurons Continue to Form in Adult Human Brains

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 3 min read

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Brain Cells That Remember Food May Influence Obesity

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Babies Form Memories. Why Do Adults Forget Them?

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A New Smartphone Application Improves Memory Recall in Older Adults

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Asthma Drug Helps Mice Retrieve Memories “Lost” to Sleep Deprivation

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Sex of Researcher Influences Ketamine’s Effects in Mice: Study

Shawna Williams | | 3 min read

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How Meditation Changes the Brain: New Study Challenges Popular Beliefs

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 5 min read

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