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Neuron See, Neuron Do: The Mirror Neuron System and Clinical Implications

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If you grew up with siblings, it is likely that you have heard the phrase, ”Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”  However, it wasn’t until a groundbreaking finding in… Read more
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What Can Songbirds Teach Us About Ourselves?

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In my last post, “Vocal Practice is for the Birds” examined one similarity between human and songbird procedural learning: the necessity for practice before performance. Zebra finches sing a series… Read more
Brain Development Learning and Memory Neuro News Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders 

Genetic Tricks To Reverse Schizophrenic Symptoms

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The human brain continues to develop and form new connections from birth until as late as the mid-20s. During this time, billions of connections are made and broken as the… Read more
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Of Grandfathers, Fathers, and Children: The Coming-of-Age of Autism

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Genetics, although ostensibly complicated, is all around us. In our immediate social circle, we often come across genetics at display. Some examples are obvious: The kids wear glasses because both… Read more
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What Songbirds Tell Us About Human Nature

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Every once in a while, we hear of amazing scientific feats about how some new drug successfully reduces weight without dieting or exercise in monkeys, or how scientists slowed aging… Read more
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