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Neuroscientists studying prairie voles discovered that dopamine in the brain gushes when the animals are with their life partners and that loss of a partner erased this neurochemical signature.

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Understanding Brain Changes in Response to Extreme Environments

Understanding Brain Changes in Response to Extreme Environments

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Psychedelics Slip Past Cell Membranes When Treating Depression

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Silent Synapses May Provide Plasticity in Adulthood

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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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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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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