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People Behind the Science: Meghan Campbell
The scientist describes her work examining cognition and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
  • People Behind the Science
  • 34 min.
Your selections: Recent Discoveries
Watch the Brain Prize Winner Announcement March 3 at 4:00 p.m. CET
10 million Danish Kroner (approx. €1.3 million) is awarded to one or more researchers who have had a ground-breaking impact in any field of neuroscience, from basic to clinical.
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The Neurons Responsible for Making a Touch Feel Pleasant
Mice born without this small group of neurons don’t find touch rewarding and become more sensitive to the negative effects of stress.
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Neuroscience by the Prizes
Many awards honor the work of researchers and physician scientists studying the brain. Here’s a look at just a few of the big prizes in neuroscience.
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A Mutated Gene Turns Bunny Hops Into Handstands
A mutation in the RORB gene leads to low levels of a spinal cord protein and impedes hopping.
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Untangling the Link Between Head Injuries and CTE
Autopsies of American football players’ brains built our current understanding of the hazards associated with repeated blows to the head.
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What Are the Biomarkers for Pain?
Researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind blood test to identify the biomarkers for pain, which could improve pain treatment.
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The Brain Prize Presents: György Buzsáki
When you’re asleep, your brain is doing important work:consolidating your memories.
  • The Brain Prize
  • 8 min
Questions about Chronic Pain
Our expert answers your questions about chronic pain, its causes and its treatment.
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Smoking Out the Therapeutic Possibilities of Cannabinoids
Can we use the brain’s natural marijuana-like compounds to alleviate PTSD, chronic pain, and other debilitating disorders?
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Stifled Cells: How Zika Halts the Developing Brain
Scientists are rushing to uncover the mysterious connection between the Zika virus and brain disorders like microcephaly.
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Meldonium, Tennis Star Maria Sharapova’s Performance enhancing Drug Explained
Tennis star Maria Sharapova has admitted to using the performance-enhancing drug meldonium, which boosts brain and body power and endurance. Here’s how it works.
Zika and the Brain
How viruses like Zika disturb fetal brain development is a long-standing mystery.
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