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Dec
27

Memories are made of this ?? – (Part 2)
Thomas McHugh from the RIKEN Center for Brain Science continues his discussion about memories, emotions, the brain, and life. Continue!
Dec
26

Replicating opossum heart regeneration to help fight cardiovascular disease
Animated research highlight: Opossum hearts hint at new ways of fighting cardiovascular disease
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26

Spacey, nerdy nights in Tokyo
Kelly, our new It Ain’t Magic contributor, writes about her nerdy nighttime experiences in Tokyo. Continue!
Dec
16

Memories are made of this ? ? – (Part 1)
Brain science ’round midnight episode 8: Thomas McHugh from the RIKEN Center for Brain Science discusses memories and the brain Continue!
Nov
18

Hibernation-like state can protect kidneys during heart surgery
Activating Q-neurons in the mouse brain led to a hibernation-like state that protected kidneys during heart surgery. Continue!
Sep
14

Crying baby? Science says walk, then sit
Recipe for success: Walk 5 min, sit 8 min, lay no-longer-crying baby down. Now you can relax. Continue!