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UCI supports a strong culture of excellence in brain research. Below are recent articles featuring cutting-edge brain research by UCI faculty and students.

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What Gaming Does to Your Brain—and How You Might Benefit

Jun 30, 2021
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Understanding the aging brain

Jun 30, 2021
Fluorescent Image of the Fornix on a Thy1-EGFP Optically Cleared brain.

Celebrating the Fourth with Neuroscience Fireworks

Jun 30, 2021
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The Curious Case of Mr. S. and His Memory

Jun 25, 2021
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I have ‘pandemic brain’. Will I ever be able to concentrate again?

Jun 24, 2021
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Recording Available: UCI Brain Dialogue Series on Creativity

Jun 23, 2021
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Nurturing an early interest in neuroscience

Jun 23, 2021
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Blood Pressure-Lowering Medications Linked to Less Memory Decline in Older Adults

Jun 21, 2021
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Only 60 People in the World Have This Insanely Powerful Memory

Jun 21, 2021
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In-Depth: Scientists warn of a new type of advertising: manipulating your dreams

Jun 17, 2021
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Alzheimer’s treatment study seeks volunteers, including two sites in Portland

Jun 17, 2021
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Research Opportunities with the UCI Working Memory & Plasticity Lab

Jun 16, 2021