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Baddeley’s Rendition of Body Temperature and Time Perception is One of Science’s Rare Singles

As of today, I have survived one third of that icy purgatory between autumn and spring that we call winter. With “The Roof is Leaking,” on repeat, Phil Collins pulled…
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Exploring “The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD”

It was supposed to be the holy grail of psychiatry, but a person’s best intentions are no match for forces outside his control. In the documentary “The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD,” filmmaker Martin Witz sets out to explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual history of a chemical compound with

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Michael J. Fox: Back on TV

For more than three decades, Michael J. Fox has been one of Hollywood’s most popular and successful actors, winning three Emmy awards during his seven-year run as Alex P. Keaton…
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Sperm Carry Memory Across Generations of Mice

On December 7th, I wrote a blog post about a published study in which scientists, Brian Dias and Kerry Ressler, demonstrated mice could transfer an experiential threat memory across three…
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Second Season of Brain Games Premiers Tonight on the Nat Geo Channel!

We couldn’t possibly be more excited about tonight’s season premier of Brain Games, one of our absolute favorite shows on the National Geographic Channel that critics are calling “tremendous fun!”…
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Looking Toward The New Year: How Do Our Brains Simulate the Future?

Nearly half of Americans are said to make a New Year’s resolution. Among the top commitments are to save dollars, be a better person and exercise more. These generic vows of self-improvement yield the same old stories about motivation and happiness year after year. I could go that route, or

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White House and Scientists Unclear About Precise Goals of BRAIN Initiative

Would you give up a six-pack* to make an activity map of the human brain? Most Americans would probably say yes. However, over six months since President Obama unveiled Brain…
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CHANGING OUR MINDS ON BRAIN SCIENCE

In 2014, Americans are expected to spend a whopping 20% of their total income on their health. This will be a tremendous burden on the US economy, but it also…
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Boston Marathon Bombing Triggered PTSD Symptoms in Veterans

In the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918, hostility ceased between Germany and The Allies marking the unofficial end of World War I. The following…
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Does Running With Music Make A Difference?

I’m no marathon runner by traditional standards. I can’t run 26 miles in a day. I’ve never even tried. But I’ve been known to do it in a week. Marathoner or not, I consider myself a part of the running community. I crave runs. I go crazy without them, and I know the difference between a good and a bad run.

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Cultivating Compassion

Rather than describing when I have a headache, I try to look at days I don’t have one. In the past three years, that count has been zero, and I can’t remember before that. They became a problem in 2008. Ever since, I’ve been weaving through the intricate tangle of America’s healthcare system, seeking traditional and alternative therapies

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The Cerebral Organoid Has Emerged

The cerebral organoid has been described as the size of a pea, but please don’t eat it. It is not a food. It is not something floating around in space…
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