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Brains Rewire Themselves to Survive Deadly Infection
New research reveals how the simple nervous system of C. elegans worms can dramatically reconfigure itself to survive infection. When exposed to harmful bacteria, the […]
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Blood Flow Boosts Brain Stiffness in Key Memory Region
Researchers have discovered that increased blood flow is linked to greater stiffness in the hippocampus, the brain region vital for memory and learning. This is […]
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When Your Mind Wanders, Your Brain Might Be Learning Better Than You Think
For decades, educators and employers have treated mind wandering as the enemy of productivity and learning. But what if they’ve been wrong all along? The […]
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Ditch the Pills? These Two Mind Hacks Rival Opioids for Back Pain Relief
A new clinical trial reveals that two different psychological treatments offer comparable relief for patients using opioid medications for chronic low back pain. The post […]