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Taking a closer look at a zebrafish’s entire visual system.
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Having a conversation requires give and take.
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Neural Networks in a Mouse
Disruptions in the way the brain communicates may underpin common disorders like schizophrenia and autism.
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Coordination Junction
The cerebellum helps coordinate your most intricate movements.
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Brain cancer isn’t a single disease. Cancers arise in many different brain cells and tissues.
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Our feathered friends can discriminate between different colors much better than we can. Why?
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Gatekeepers of the Brain
Your brain’s bouncers help keep harmful material out.
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