Archive for January 2023
2023 Irvine Brain Bee engages high schoolers in neuroscience!
Study shows how our brains can turn into smarter disease fighters
When microglia are healthy, they serve as the central nervous system’s resident front-line disease warriors. “However, there is overwhelming evidence that they can become dysfunctional in many neurological conditions,” said…
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A Happy Memory Can Help You Fall Asleep, if You Know How to Use It
When you savor a happy memory, your brain reacts as if you’re reliving that enjoyable experience all over again, says Sara C. Mednick, a neuroscientist and professor of cognitive science…
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