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Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand

What we can learn from the fly on the wall

They might be small, but fruit fly research has led to wide-reaching discoveries in science and six Nobel Prizes!

September 27, 2022
The curious thing about a tickle

Have you ever tried and failed to tickle yourself? Learn about how your brain stops you from tickling yourself by expecting what it will feel like.

September 20, 2022
What’s going on in an axolotl brain?

A recent study genetically sequenced the axolotl brain to understand how they can regenerate parts of their brain!

September 13, 2022
Glutamate: Hungry for more

A second helping of knowledge about this key ingredient in our bodies and brains.

September 6, 2022
Seeing the forest for the trees

Neurons come in all shapes and sizes, forming a diverse ecosystem in the brain.

August 30, 2022
A bug’s life: 3D vision in humans and praying mantids

Just like humans, praying mantids can see in 3D. Studying how their brains accomplish this might help us build machines that can do the same.

August 23, 2022
The sweet taste of lemon

A slice of lemon can taste like perfect lemonade. Just add miracle berry!

August 16, 2022
Use it or lose it: A look at cortical mapping, remapping, and implications for brain function

How our brains take into account our recent experience

August 9, 2022
Pain relief can be zen

How can mindfulness meditation help relieve physical pain?

August 2, 2022

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