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neurobiology

neurobiology

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Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Way Cells Break Down Proteins

August 24, 2023

The mechanism degrades short-lived proteins that support brain and immune functions

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Researchers Uncover Signal Needed for Blood-Brain Barrier

July 12, 2023

The signal, produced by neurons, helps the barrier form and maintain its protective properties

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The Case for Female Mice in Neuroscience Research

March 7, 2023

Findings reveal female mice have more stable exploratory behavior than male mice

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A New Strategy for Repairing DNA Damage in Neurons

February 15, 2023

Researchers discover a mechanism used by neurons to repair damage from neuronal activity

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A Sensory Mystery

August 31, 2022

Research in mice offers clues into how the brain processes sensory information from internal organs

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A Sense of Place

August 24, 2022

Research in mice reveals molecular mechanisms that underlie spatial mapping in the brain

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Building a Better Painkiller

July 15, 2022

Scientists are studying how CBD inhibits pain-sensing neurons

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Knocking Out Nausea

June 22, 2022

A new study describes how different brain cell types suppress nausea

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Steeped in Research

June 16, 2022

New post-bac program in neuroscience provides research experience, professional development

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Exploring the Brain

May 4, 2022

PhD grad Eduardo Maury is deciphering somatic mutations to better understand neurological disease

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Back to Basics

April 22, 2022

New grant program to fund basic neurodegeneration research with therapeutic potential

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Seeing Cells

April 6, 2022

Researchers uncover factors that regulate neuron development in fruit fly visual system

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