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A missing brain molecule may be disrupting neural wiring in Down syndrome, according to new research. Replacing it in adult ...

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The human brain is a fascinating and complex organ that supports numerous sophisticated behaviors and abilities that are ...

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Scientists can finally hear the brain’s quietest messages—unlocking the hidden code behind how neurons think, decide, and ...

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A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...