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Why aren't brain transplants possible?Life's Little Mysteries Lining up donor and recipient nerves for a potential brain transplant is one thing. Getting them to communicate is another.
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The brain's memory center doesn't start as a blank slate, study suggestsEarly in life, neural networks in the brain's memory center are highly connected, and they are only later refined into precise systems, a mouse study finds.
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Estrogen in both the male and female brain shapes responses to trauma, study suggestsTraumatic experiences can cause memory problems, and estrogen may be a key factor that shapes the brain's resilience against such stressors, a mouse study finds.
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First-of-its-kind map of the mouse nose reveals surprises about the sense of smellA new map shows how smell receptors in the mouse nose are precisely organized into tight bands based on type.
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Scientists invent artificial neurons that 'talk' to real brain cells, paving way to better brain implantsEngineers have found a way to fine-tune tiny artificial neurons to fire like real brain cells.
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Science history: Doctor autopsies the brain of a man who couldn't speak — and reveals the seat of spoken language — April 18, 1861Dr. Paul Broca conducted an autopsy on a patient known as "Tan," who had aphasia, or the inability to speak. Broca's work identified a region of the brain that is key to spoken language.
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The 'sweet spot' of overconfidence — project a bit to be perceived as competent, but don't be 'too seduced,' a cognitive neuroscientist explains in a Q&AINTERVIEW Q&A with cognitive neuroscientist Steve Fleming: What the science of self-awareness can tell us about confident decision-making
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Psychedelics may rewire the brain to treat PTSD. Scientists are finally beginning to understand how.New research shows MDMA and psilocybin may restore neural flexibility in people with PTSD, thereby helping the brain unlearn fear and relearn safety.
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'Pain sponge' derived from stem cells could soak up pain signals before they reach the brainScientists are developing a "sponge" that can soak up pain signals in the body before they reach the brain, potentially offering an alternative to painkillers.
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