Enlarge this image Plaques located in the gray matter of the brain are key indicators of Alzheimer’s disease. Cecil Fox/Science Source hide…
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Enlarge this image As a soldier, Kit Parker saw horrific injuries. As a scientist, he and his team have developed wound dressings…
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Enlarge this image A hippocampal neuron seen in culture. Dendrites are green, dendritic spines are red and DNA is blue. Science Source/Getty…
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Plastic Additive BPA Not Much Of A Threat, Government Study Finds
by Jon Hamilton February 23, 2018Enlarge this image Image Source/Getty Images Image Source/Getty Images The chemical BPA isn’t living up to its nasty reputation. A two-year government…
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Scientists Explore Ties Between Alzheimer’s And Brain’s Ancient Immune System
by Jon Hamilton February 18, 2018Enlarge this image This light micrograph of a part of a brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease shows an accumulation of darkened plaques,…
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A Tiny Pulse Of Electricity Can Help The Brain Form Lasting Memories
by Jon Hamilton February 6, 2018Enlarge this image Brain MRI BSIP/Collection Mix: Sub/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption BSIP/Collection Mix: Sub/Getty Images Brain MRI BSIP/Collection Mix: Sub/Getty…
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Enlarge this image Maria Fabrizio for NPR Maria Fabrizio for NPR When Sarah Jay had her first seizure, she was in her…
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Enlarge this image Scientists zeroed in on specific neurons in the brains of mice to gain insights into how anxiety is triggered…