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In a massive scientific effort, hundreds of researchers have helped to map the connections between hundreds of thousands of neurons in the mouse brain and then overlayed their firing patterns in ...
In a new study, researchers created an AI model of the mouse visual cortex that predicts neuronal responses to visual images.
Scientists have identified a previously unknown type of neural stem cell (pNSC) that exists outside the brain and spinal cord, overturning decades of neuroscience dogma.
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) graduate Anushka Patel's story is one of perseverance, passion, and a remarkable full-circle journey. From her early days as a summer camper at UAB to her ...
My time at UF has taught me what a university has the potential to be, but it has also taught me the fragility and constant care and attention necessary to keep it healthy.
Using advanced microscopes that capture brain cell anatomy and activity, a portion of a mouse's brain was mapped and rendered ...
When life feels shaky and uncertain, embracing discomfort rather than resisting it can rewire your brain and open the door to ...
In the developing brain, neurons must navigate through complex and often crowded tissue to reach their final destinations—this process is crucial for proper brain formation and function. Similar to ...
On her first day as an official Blazer, Patel dove headfirst into campus life, eager to make the most of every opportunity.
A special congressional committee has recommended a $15 billion investment to boost the United States' biotech advantage over ...
Young adults often use alcohol and cannabis together, a behavior that may dull the perceived negative effects of drinking and ...
Humans and other animal species can experience many types of pain throughout the course of their lives, varying in intensity, ...