FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 11, 2021·3 min readWake-up Call for Neural Stem CellsThe brain enzyme Pr-set7 activates dormant neural stem cells.Read More
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 10, 2021·4 min readVirtual Reality Helping to Treat Fear of HeightsWithin four hours of using a new virtual reality smartphone app, those with a fear of heights report a significant reduction of their fears in real-life situations.Read More
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