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Sex Differences in the Neural Control of Thermogenesis: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie Correa

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Understanding the complexity of the human mind and body is a feat that some would say is impossible. While the scientific community forges on despite the immense expanse of the… Read more
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Bite-size Science: Epigenetics help protect the aging brain

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Epigenetics change which genes are active and which are inactive. Research over the past few years has shown that these changes are important for protecting the brain from neurodegeneration and… Read more
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Smooth Move: How GABAergic Interneurons Regulate Skilled Motor Behavior

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In early 2014, the American free-solo rock climber Alex Honnold climbed 2,500 feet of limestone without ropes.  The demanding route called El Sendero Luminoso in El Potrero Chico, Mexico required… Read more
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Decoding the Brain’s “Low Fuel” Signal

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The human body is an efficient model to explore the popular theory of supply and demand.  When you physically exert yourself, your bioenergetic “supply” is down, so you feel hungrier… Read more
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Resolving New Memories: Adult Neurogenesis

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When I was young, my family lived in an old farmhouse.  It was cozy and had a lot of character but, at over 150 years old, it showed its age.  … Read more