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What causes Alzheimer’s? Study puts leading theory to ‘ultimate test’
by Jon Hamilton November 1, 2022Enlarge this image A doctor points to PET scan results that are part of Alzheimer’s disease research. Much work in the field…
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Brain cells in a lab dish learn to play Pong — and offer a window onto intelligence
by Jon Hamilton October 14, 2022A dish of living brain cells has learned to play the 1970s arcade game Pong. About 800,000 cells linked to a computer…
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Human cells in a rat’s brain could shed light on autism and ADHD
by Jon Hamilton October 12, 2022Enlarge this image This cross-section of a rat brain shows tissue from a human brain organoid fluorescing in light green. Scientists say…
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Enlarge this image Gary Waters/Science Source Gary Waters/Science Source Scientists have found a way to transform brain signals into spoken words and…
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Ketamine May Relieve Depression By Repairing Damaged Brain Circuits
by Jon Hamilton April 11, 2019Enlarge this image Ketamine appears to restore faulty connections between brain cells, according to research performed in mice. Kevin Link/Science Source hide…
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Doubts Rise About Evidence That U.S. Diplomats In Cuba Were Attacked
by Jon Hamilton March 25, 2019Enlarge this image Scientists are questioning the evidence about an alleged attack on diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Havana. Ramon Espinosa/AP…
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Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids
by Dave Davies March 4, 2019Enlarge this image Given supportive, nurturing conditions, highly reactive “orchid” children can thrive when tackling challenges, pediatrician and author Thomas Boyce says,…