In their study published in Nature Communications, researchers identified an unusual type of brain cell they named “ovoid ...

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That's because your nerves are on edge, she says; if you're overstimulated, you feel unsafe and, as a result, react strongly.

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BD affects millions but remains misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and underfunded. Researchers are working to change this by ...

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The Brain Tour, inside dementia is an app designed for iOS and Android phones, that uses augmented reality to transport users inside the brain. Whether you're curious to explore a healthy brain or ...