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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

All Too Human: The Price We Pay for Our Advanced Brains May Be a Greater Tendency to Disorders

Researchers report the neural code of the prefrontal cortex is more efficient than the amygdala in both humans and primates. The lower resistance of the amygdala to errors in humans may play a role in exaggerated survival responses, such as those seen in anxiety and PTSD.

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·December 31, 2018·3 min read

The Immune System’s Fountain of Youth

Researchers report helping the immune system clear away old senescent cells in aging mice helped to restore youthful characteristics. The findings could have implications for reversing the effects of aging in humans.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 20, 2018·4 min read

‘Brain on a Chip’ Reveals How the Brain Folds

A new 'brain on a chip' study reveals the physical and biological mechanisms behind how the brain develops its folds.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·November 27, 2017·6 min read

Autism and the Smell of Fear

People on the autism spectrum appear to have different reactions to subliminal social odors, researchers report.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 4, 2017·6 min read

Study Identifies 6,500 Genes That Are Expressed Differently Between Men and Women

Findings point to males and females undergo an almost separate, but interconnected evolution.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·April 10, 2017·4 min read

New Mechanism That Regulates Chronic Stress Response Identified

Findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment for disorders related to chronic stress.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 10, 2017·4 min read

Turning Down the Brain to Erase Fearful Memories: Mouse Study

A new study reports reducing the strength of communication between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex helps reduce fear levels in mice.

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