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A Public Information Initiative of the Society for Neuroscience
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What makes up the brain? Explore the brainās basic anatomy with your students.
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Lesson Plan: Brain Comparisons
What makes up the brain? Explore the brainās basic anatomy with your students.
https://www.brainfacts.org/for-educators/for-the-classroom/2026/lesson-plan-brain-comparisons-032426
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Largely by design, the features that make smartphones convenient and fun also make them addictive.
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How Smartphones Hijack the Brain
Largely by design, the features that make smartphones convenient and fun also make them addictive.
https://www.brainfacts.org/neuroscience-in-society/tech-and-the-brain/2021/how-smartphones-hijack-the-brain-010821
1 day ago
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The Washington Post
2 days ago
Breaking news: A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark trial, awarding $3 million in compensation to a young woman who alleged she became addicted to the companiesā platforms as a child.
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Meta, YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury awarded $3 million in compensation to a young woman who alleged she had become addicted to the platforms as a child.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/03/25/meta-youtube-verdict-social-media-addiction/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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At the Brain Awareness Campaign Event held during Neuroscience 2025, Jacopo Annese walks attendees through his experience taking science out of the lab and into the heart of San Diego.
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This Storefront Lab Turns Brain Research Into Public Science
You donāt have to separate science research and science outreach.
https://www.brainfacts.org/neuroscience-in-society/supporting-research/2026/this-storefront-lab-turns-brain-research-into-public-science-031826
2 days ago
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Whatās one of
@srheilbronner.bsky.social
surprising discoveries? Advancements in diffusion-weighted MRI are allowing her and other scientists to better predict how brain stimulation will affect an individualās neural pathways.
#AskaNeuroscientist
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See how a neuron can fire and restore its balance by stimulating an action potential in this interactive.
#BrainAwarenessWeek
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Action Potential Interactive
See how a neuron can fire and restore its balance by stimulating an action potential in this interactive.
https://www.brainfacts.org/for-educators/for-the-classroom/2025/action-potential-interactive-062325
7 days ago
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Itās that time of year again! The 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest is open for submissions. Enter your video for a chance to win $4,000 and complimentary registration to Neuroscience 2026.
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Brain Awareness Video Contest
The Society for Neuroscience holds an annual Brain Awareness Video Contest to showcase entertaining and educational neuroscience concepts and activities.
https://www.brainfacts.org/bavc
7 days ago
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How can we see inside the brain? Learn how different magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques are used to build and help us visualize wiring diagrams of the brain.
@srheilbronner.bsky.social
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Explore the similarities between neurons firing and dominoes falling with this activity.
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The Domino Effect of Neurons
Explore the similarities between neurons firing and dominoes falling with this activity.
https://www.brainfacts.org/for-educators/for-the-classroom/2026/the-domino-effect-of-neurons-031326
8 days ago
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This
#BrainAwarenessWeek
test your knowledge with quick trivia on basic brain anatomy and function.
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Trivia: Brain Parts and Functions
Test your class with quick trivia on basic brain anatomy and function.
https://www.brainfacts.org/for-educators/for-the-classroom/2025/trivia-brain-parts-and-functions-030625
8 days ago
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Nafisa Jadavji, PhD, FAHA
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I spoke about the brain at my sonās school last week! Happy
#BrainAwarenessWeek!š§
Little ones telling me about their brains šš
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Nicole Rust
9 days ago
Hey! Thatās our Bsky friend and colleague
@srheilbronner.bsky.social
talking about the brain.
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Bright Light Neuro is an initiative to enable students to better understand how they think and feel by incorporating neuroscience lessons and activities in the classroom.
#BrainAwarenessWeek
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Incorporating Neuroscience Earlier in Education
Bright Light Neuro is an initiative to enable students to better understand how they think and feel by incorporating neuroscience lessons and activities in the classroom.
https://www.brainfacts.org/for-educators/for-the-classroom/2024/incorporating-neuroscience-earlier-in-education-070124
9 days ago
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Neuronline (SfN)
10 days ago
Why does federal funding for neuroscience matter? David Beversdorf, MD, explains why. Register for
@sfn.org
's webinar with AAN to learn the basics of federal funding and how you can help support important research. š+š: Monday, March 30, 1-2 p.m. EDT š:
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reposted by
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Society for Neuroscience
9 days ago
@govwesmoore.bsky.social
and
@mayorbowser.dc.gov
have officially declared this week
#BrainAwarenessWeek
! Started as an initiative by
@danafoundation.bsky.social
in 1996, Brain Awareness Week is celebrated to bring awareness to the importance of
#neuroscience
. Learn more:
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The most complex organ in the human body is comprised of many parts and systems. Take this 3D Brain quiz to see how many regions of the brain youāre familiar with.
#BrainAwarenessWeek
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3D Brain Quiz
The most complex organ in the human body is comprised of many parts and systems. Take this 3D Brain quiz to see how many regions of the brain youāre familiar with.
https://www.brainfacts.org/brain-anatomy-and-function/anatomy/2022/3d-brain-quiz-040622
9 days ago
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Meet Sarah Heilbronner, a neuroanatomist building wiring diagrams to understand the structure of pathways in the brain. š§ #AskaNeuroscientist
@srheilbronner.bsky.social
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9 days ago
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Allen Institute
17 days ago
Loneliness doesnāt just hurt the heart. It also changes the brain. Join us for a #BrainAwarenessWeek fireside chat with neuroscientist
@dr-brein.bsky.social
#BrainAwarenessWeek
on the science of human connection - livestreamed to our YouTube channel! šļø RSVP:
https://alleninstitute.org/events/why-brains-need-friends/
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Allen Institute
11 days ago
What are the biggest unsolved mysteries about the human brain? In this video, neuroscientist Dr.
@kaitlyncasimo.bsky.social
explores three major questions researchers are still working to answer šļø
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#BrainAwarenessWeek
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Unsolved Mysteries of the Brain
YouTube video by Allen Institute
https://youtu.be/nXG-88BKQXo?si=pfZ-VIh6TQFZjR6R
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reposted by
BrainFacts
Society for Neuroscience
11 days ago
It's
#BrainAwarenessWeek
! Everything you experience, remember, and feel begins with the brain. This week, SfN celebrates the science dedicated to understanding it all & the researchers, educators, & advocates that make learning about the brain accessible and inspiring for all.
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reposted by
BrainFacts
Stowers Institute
11 days ago
Kicking off
#BrainAwarenessWeek
with a
#MicroscopyMonday
showing an adult fruit fly
#brain
imaged on a confocal microscope, sweet-sensing
#neurons
are seen in yellow, while magenta shows the neuronal connections. (Si Lab) š§
#BrainWeek
@danafoundation.bsky.social
@brainfacts.org
@sfn.org
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Explore BrainFacts Brain Primers, a comprehensive library of concise articles that delve into the fundamental concepts of brain science, enhancing your understanding of topics such as neurobiology, cognition, and brain health.
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Chapters
Chapters
https://www.brainfacts.org/brain-primers
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Test your knowledge about basic neuroscience anatomy.
#BrainAwarenessWeek
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Brain Trivia Quiz: Basic Anatomy
Test your knowledge about basic neuroscience anatomy.
https://www.brainfacts.org/brain-anatomy-and-function/anatomy/2022/brain-trivia-quiz-basic-anatomy-071222
10 days ago
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How are you celebrating
#BrainAwarenessWeek
? Grab some inspiration for classroom activities to support this weekās global campaign.
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Planning Your 2026 Brain Awareness Week Activities
How are you celebrating Brain Awareness Week? Grab some inspiration for classroom activities to support the global campaign, running March 16ā22.
https://www.brainfacts.org/for-educators/programs-and-events/planning-your-2026-brain-awareness-week-activities-030926
11 days ago
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This
#BrainAwarenessWeek
brush up on your basic neuroscience knowledge with quizzes from the 3D Brain and
BrainFacts.orgās
Brain Trivia events.
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Brain Trivia, Pop Quiz!
Brush up on your basic neuroscience knowledge with quizzes from the 3D Brain and BrainFacts.orgās Brain Trivia events.
https://www.brainfacts.org/for-educators/for-the-classroom/2022/brain-trivia-pop-quiz-082522
11 days ago
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Happy Brain Awareness Week š Join us this week as we celebrate the incredible wonders and fascinating quirks of our amazing brains! š§ āØ
#BrainAwarenessWeek
#BrainWeek
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ICYMI: Brain Scans Shed Light on Root of Math Learning Disabilities And other neuroscience news you may have missed in February 2026.
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ICYMI: Brain Scans Shed Light on Root of Math Learning Disabilities
And other neuroscience news you may have missed in February 2026.
https://www.brainfacts.org/neuroscience-in-society/neuroscience-in-the-news/2026/icymi-brain-scans-shed-light-on-root-of-math-learning-disabilities-031226
14 days ago
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Learn how common ADHD medications like stimulants operate in the brain.
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How ADHD Meds Affect the Brain
Learn how common ADHD medications like stimulants operate in the brain.
https://www.brainfacts.org/diseases-and-disorders/childhood-disorders/2026/how-adhd-meds-affect-the-brain-031126
14 days ago
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Researchers say studying anoles can teach us more about a crucial structure found in the retinas of lizards and humans alike.
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Seeing the Details: What Lizard Eyes Teach Us About Vision
Researchers say studying anoles can teach us more about a crucial structure found in the retinas of lizards and humans alike.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/vision/2026/seeing-the-details-what-lizard-eyes-teach-us-about-vision-031026
15 days ago
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Do you have a plan to celebrate Brain Awareness Week? There is still time: Grab some inspiration for classroom activities to support the global campaign, running March 16ā22.
#BAW2026
#BrainAwarenessWeek
#BrainWeek
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Planning Your 2026 Brain Awareness Week Activities
How are you celebrating Brain Awareness Week? Grab some inspiration for classroom activities to support the global campaign, running March 16ā22.
https://www.brainfacts.org/for-educators/programs-and-events/planning-your-2026-brain-awareness-week-activities-030926
17 days ago
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In honor of
#WomensHistoryMonth
, celebrate the many contributions women have made to the field of neuroscience.
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Honoring Women in Neuroscience
In honor of Womenās History Month, celebrate the many contributions women have made to the field of neuroscience.
https://www.brainfacts.org/in-the-lab/meet-the-researcher/2026/honoring-women-in-neuroscience-030526
18 days ago
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Sunlight informs your circadian rhythm and trains you to sleep at night. Your cell phone light can throw this off balance and damage your sleep habits.
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Sun Rays and Long Days, Our Brain's Clock
Sunlight informs your circadian rhythm and trains you to sleep at night. Your cell phone light can throw this off balance and damage your sleep habits.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/sleep/2024/sun-rays-and-long-days-our-brains-clock-093024
19 days ago
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Much like how cities are consistently remodeled and renovated, your brain isn't set in stone.
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Neuroplasticity: The City Within Your Brain
Much like how cities are consistently remodeled and renovated, your brain isn't set in stone.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/brain-development/2026/neuroplasticity-the-city-within-your-brain-030426
21 days ago
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The collaborative nonprofit in Baltimore aims to make a path for inclusive brain research.
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African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative Increases Representation in Genomic Research
The collaborative nonprofit in Baltimore aims to make a path for inclusive brain research.
https://www.brainfacts.org/neuroscience-in-society/supporting-research/2026/how-the-african-ancestry-neuroscience-research-initiative-boosts-inclusion-022626
28 days ago
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Scientists trained AI to recognize patterns in brain activity that differ between sexes.
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AI Targets Location Where Female and Male Brains Differ
Scientists trained AI to recognize patterns in brain activity that differ between sexes.
https://www.brainfacts.org/in-the-lab/tools-and-techniques/2024/ai-targets-location-where-female-and-male-brains-differ-081324
29 days ago
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āCold-water exposure may jolt your system. But can it affect the way you think?ā
#BAVC
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Cold Showers and Cognition
āCold-water exposure may jolt your system. But can it affect the way you think?ā
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/thinking-and-awareness/2026/cold-showers-and-cognition-022326
about 1 month ago
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Hear neuroscientists answer questions about the field and how the brain works in our new
#AskaNeuroscientist
series! š§ Meet our first scientist: Wilsaan Joiner, a neurobiology professor working to develop better prosthetics for kids who need them.
@ucdavis.bsky.social
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about 1 month ago
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Many Black neuroscientists have made pioneering advances in the field, overcoming systemic obstacles. Such contributions enrich our comprehension of brain science, spurring the forthcoming generation of neuroscientists.
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neuroscience-020326
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Black Trailblazers in Neuroscience History
Uncover the some of the groundbreaking historical achievements of Black neuroscientists to the field.
https://www.brainfacts.org/in-the-lab/meet-the-researcher/2026/black-history-is-trailblazers-in-neuroscience-020326
about 1 month ago
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Learn more about how your brain stays calm, cool, and collected in this talk show skit featuring the hypothalamus and the human body.
#BAVC
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The Brain Show: Homeostasis
Learn more about how your brain stays calm, cool, and collected in this talk show skit featuring the hypothalamus and the human body.
https://www.brainfacts.org/brain-anatomy-and-function/body-systems/2026/the-brain-show-homeostasis-021726
about 1 month ago
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Surges of different neurotransmitters give rise to the emotional whirlwind that characterizes the early stages of romantic relationships. š#ValentinesDay
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I Love You With My Whole Brain: The Neuroscience of Love
Surges of different neurotransmitters give rise to the emotional whirlwind that characterizes the early stages of romantic relationships.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/emotions-stress-and-anxiety/2021/i-love-you-with-my-whole-brain-the-neuroscience-of-love-101321
about 1 month ago
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ICYMI: Study Identifies Gray Matter Reductions Post-Menopause. This and other neuroscience news you may have missed in January 2026.
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ICYMI: Study Identifies Gray Matter Reductions Post-Menopause
And other neuroscience news you may have missed in January 2026.
https://www.brainfacts.org/neuroscience-in-society/neuroscience-in-the-news/2026/icymi-study-identifies-gray-matter-reductions-post-menopause-021226
about 1 month ago
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A group of researchers tinkered with the neuropeptides in the brains of leafcutter ants, leading them to demonstrate radically different behaviors.
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What Ants Teach Us About the Biology of Social Behavior
A group of researchers tinkered with the neuropeptides in the brains of leafcutter ants, leading them to demonstrate radically different behaviors.
https://www.brainfacts.org/brain-anatomy-and-function/genes-and-molecules/2026/what-ants-teach-us-about-the-biology-of-social-behavior-021026
about 1 month ago
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Stress isnāt always bad. It can trigger changes in the brain that help you rise to the challenge.
#BAVC
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Stress Me Not
Stress isnāt always bad. It can trigger changes in the brain that help you rise to the challenge.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/emotions-stress-and-anxiety/2026/stress-me-not-020926
about 1 month ago
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This social isolation helps curb the spread of disease across species, researchers found.
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Immune and Nervous Systems Shut Down Socializing When Sick
This social isolation helps curb the spread of disease across species, researchers found.
https://www.brainfacts.org/diseases-and-disorders/infectious-disease/2026/immune-and-nervous-systems-shut-down-socializing-when-sick-020426
about 2 months ago
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Uncover some of the groundbreaking historical achievements of Black neuroscientists to the field.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Black Trailblazers in Neuroscience History
Uncover the some of the groundbreaking historical achievements of Black neuroscientists to the field.
https://www.brainfacts.org/in-the-lab/meet-the-researcher/2026/black-history-is-trailblazers-in-neuroscience-020326
about 2 months ago
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How do you solve your dinner dilemmas? Tune into why the prefrontal cortex is key.
#BAVC
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Soup or Salad? Decision Making in the Brain
How do you solve your dinner dilemmas? Tune into why the prefrontal cortex is key.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/thinking-and-awareness/2026/soup-or-salad-decision-making-in-the-brain-012626
about 2 months ago
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Researchers identified a molecular pathway that could serve as a new target for medications developed to address neuropathy.
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Study Finds Potential Route to Relieve Chronic Nerve Pain
Researchers identified a molecular pathway that could serve as a new target for medications developed to address neuropathy.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/pain/2026/study-finds-potential-route-to-relieve-chronic-nerve-pain-012926
about 2 months ago
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Not all of us can be fearless like Alex Honnold! A cluster of neurons in the brain's fear center may drive our innate fear of heights.
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Researchers Pinpoint Fear of Heights in the Brain
A cluster of neurons in the brainās fear center may drive our innate fear of heights.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/emotions-stress-and-anxiety/2021/researchers-pinpoint-fear-of-heights-in-the-brain-011221
2 months ago
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The choices we make are informed by a complex reward system involving expectation, value, and context.
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Reward, Error, and Value: How We Make Decisions
The choices we make are informed by a complex reward system involving expectation, value, and context.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/thinking-and-awareness/2026/reward-error-and-value-how-we-make-decisions-012026
2 months ago
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The health benefits of exercise are well-established. Recent research makes a case for how high-intensity exercise repairs and boosts the brain and may even supercharge the fight against age-related neurodegenerative disease.
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Keeping the Brain Young with High Intensity Exercise
The health benefits of exercise are well-established. Recent research makes a case for how high-intensity exercise repairs and boosts the brain and may even supercharge the fight against age-related neurodegenerative disease.
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/movement/2023/keeping-the-brain-young-with-high-intensity-exercise-110723
2 months ago
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