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This shows neurons in the developing brain

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·July 22, 2020·5 min read

New Role for White Blood Cells in the Developing Brain

When T helper cells are absent in the brain, microglia remain suspended between the fetal and adult developmental state. Mice lacking brain T cells showed changes in behavior and defective synaptic pruning. The study reveals the critical role T cells play in the development of the brain.

The image is a drawing of the human brain. The prefrontal cortex is highlighted and labeled.

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·December 3, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Detect Brain Network That Gives Humans Superior Reasoning Skills

Researchers report the frontoparietal network plays a key role in why humans have superior reasoning skills.

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·January 27, 2016·5 min read

Strongest Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Deconstructed

A gene associated with schizophrenia may trigger runaway synaptic pruning during adolescence, a new study reports.

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·January 18, 2022·7 min read

Study Highlights Connections Between Addictive Drugs and Brain Function in Mice

Study reveals the specific changes that occur in the brains of mice exposed to cocaine. The findings shed new light on the role of dopamine in addiction, and provide new insight into dopamine transmission in the brain.

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·May 2, 2016·3 min read

The Adult Brain Prunes Branched Connections of New Neurons

New neurons in the adult brain have more in common with embryonic brains than scientist thought, a new study reports.

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·November 5, 2017·4 min read

Why Our Brains Need Sleep, and What Happens If We Don’t Get Enough

From consolidating memories to cleaning out toxins in the brain that accumulate during waking hours, researchers explore why sleep is so important and what happens when we don't get enough.

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synaptic pruning

New Role for White Blood Cells in the Developing Brain

Scientists Detect Brain Network That Gives Humans Superior Reasoning Skills

Strongest Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Deconstructed

Study Highlights Connections Between Addictive Drugs and Brain Function in Mice

The Adult Brain Prunes Branched Connections of New Neurons

Why Our Brains Need Sleep, and What Happens If We Don’t Get Enough

Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

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