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FeaturedNeuroscience·May 22, 2012·3 min readA Study of Magic and Illusions Offers Insight into Perception and CognitionBarrow researchers use magic for discoveries Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center have unveiled...Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·May 22, 2012·3 min readStem Cell Research Could Benefit Fragile X PatientsStem Cell Research Paves way for Progress on Dealing with Fragile X Retardation Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem...Read More
Neuroscience·May 22, 2012·3 min readNew Brain Map Developed By UGA ResearchersGPS for the brain: UGA researchers develop new brain map University of Georgia researchers have developed a map of the...Read More
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Neurology·May 18, 2012·1 min readCognitive Effect of Head Impacts on Student AthletesDartmouth researchers investigate the cognitive effects of athlete head impacts. Dartmouth faculty and students played prominent roles in a recent...Read More
