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FeaturedNeurology·January 4, 2017·2 min readUnderstanding the Causes of Neurological Abnormalities That Result From Premature BirthResearchers report motor problems associated with preterm birth could be due to defects in peripheral nerves.Read More
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Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 3, 2017·6 min readWired For Sound: Enraging Noises Caused By Brain Connection OverdriveWhile many of us find the sound of a person chewing or breathing heavily annoying, for those with misophonia, such noises are unbearable. Researchers have identified the neural networks and brain changes associated with the disorder.Read More
