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Studying the genetics and neural mechanisms behind sneezing induced by bright light can help scientists better understand neural circuits in the brain.

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New MRI Technique Tracks Brain Activity at Millisecond Timescales

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CRACK Method Reveals Novel Neuron Type in Mouse Brain

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Infographic: Single-Cell Recordings Identify “Number Neurons”

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Bless You: Mouse Model Reveals Molecular Pathway Behind Sneezing

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Infographic: The Neural Pathway of Sneezing

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Facial Expressions Decoded in Mice

Increased Neuronal Activity Shortens Lifespan in Animals

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General Anesthesia Causes Telltale Brain Activity Patterns

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One Gene Influences 75 Percent of Alzheimer’s Disease Cases

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