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·September 29, 2026·5 min read

Neck Cancer Surgery May Disrupt Brain Drainage and Cognition

Removing neck lymph nodes can block brain fluid drainage, leading to ventricular enlargement and cognitive decline.

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·July 19, 2017·5 min read

Study Reveals Contrast in How Groups of Neurons Function During Decision Making

A new study published in Nature sheds light on how populations of neurons work together during working memory and decision making tasks. Researchers report individual neurons are briefly active, but populations of neurons working together carry information for longer periods of time by being active at different times.

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·September 24, 2016·6 min read

How Neurons Talk to Each Other

A new paper offers an overview as to how neurons communicate with one another.

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·March 9, 2015·3 min read

Understanding How Neurons Shape Memories of Smells

A new study into how olfaction is encoded in the brain could further understanding of the root cause of epileptic seizures.

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·March 2, 2015·3 min read

Neuron Groups, Not Single Cells, Maintain Brain Stability

A new study reports neural networks preserve memories better than individual neurons.

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·February 25, 2015·2 min read

Navigating Nerve Fibers Take Different Shapes

A new study investigates how nerve fibers make connections during brain development. The findings could help researchers understand why some cognitive disorders occur.