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What does 'neuroplasticity' mean?Science word of the day Pronunciation: Nur-roh-pla-STISS'-ih-tee
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We remember little to nothing of early childhood — and a recent mouse study may help explain whyEarly 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 levels in both the male and female brain may shape memory's resilience in face of stressTraumatic 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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Neuroscientists are searching for the 'cellular substrate of loneliness'Neuroscientists are discovering that spending time with others may be a basic biological necessity, like need for food or water.
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Heading a soccer ball just once is enough to raise levels of proteins associated with brain damageAmateur male soccer players had greater changes in certain blood markers associated with neural damage the harder and more frequently they headed balls.
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Rare genetic disease makes scientists reconsider what the 'seat of fear' in the brain really isPeople with a rare genetic disorder that damages the amygdala are helping neuroscientists rethink how the brain shapes fear, trust and concern for others.
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Landmark finding that showed brains of kids with ADHD mature later was actually a mirage in the data, new research findsA "foundational" study found that the brains of children with ADHD matured later, but that finding was likely a mirage tied to issues with how the children were followed over time.
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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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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.
