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You Are Here: Mapping The World With Neurons

“You are here.”  It’s the phrase that you’ll find on almost any map, punctuated with the ubiquitous oversized arrow.  It Check out other posts by Ryan Jones on Knowing Neurons.

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The Newest Cupid on the Block: Epigenetics

Genes are no different from individuals. Sometimes they behave in a simple, logical way. Other times, they are unpredictable and Check out other posts by Anita on Knowing Neurons.

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What is Pain?

For many, pain is an indescribably awful feeling that causes suffering and emotional distress.  It is a sensation that is Check out other posts by Ryan Jones on Knowing Neurons.

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The Smell of the Good Ol’ Days

The innumerable ways in which our parents contribute to our physical and mental identities are as complex as they are Check out other posts by Ryan Kast on Knowing Neurons.

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Heightened Senses: Cross-Modal Neuroplasticity

Envision this scenario.  It’s the end of a grueling hike and you’re racing back to civilization along a trail in Check out other posts by Jillian L. Shaw on Knowing Neurons.

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The Tenets of Tauists

For the labs working tirelessly to understand the underpinnings of Alzheimer’s disease, there are often two camps: BAPtists and tau-ists. Check out other posts by Jillian L. Shaw on Knowing Neurons.

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Oh, Rats! They’ll Regret This.

We often find ourselves in decision-making dilemmas along the day. For instance, to reach work on time, would you rather Check out other posts by Anita on Knowing Neurons.

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(Transneuronal) Attack of the Mutant Huntingtin!

Huntington’s disease (HD) is an incredibly debilitating neurodegenerative disorder. Currently, there is no treatment that effectively reverses the progression of Check out other posts by Jillian L....

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Bite-size Science: Epigenetics help protect the aging brain

Epigenetics change which genes are active and which are inactive. Research over the past few years has shown that these Check out other posts by Kayleen Schreiber on Knowing Neurons.

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Weird Animal Brain: Tuatara Lizard

The tuatara lizard is called a "living fossil" because it is the last surviving member of the Rhynchocephalia order. Learn more about Check out other posts by Kayleen Schreiber on Knowing Neurons.

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