Data from the study will advance research on the evolution of birds and aid in the conservation of threatened bird species.
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Data from the study will advance research on the evolution of birds and aid in the conservation of threatened bird species.
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Swollen neurons are less likely to exhibit troublesome patterns of overactivity associated with long-term complications of traumatic brain injury than neurons that are treated to reduce swelling.
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Around 400,000 years ago, the environment in East Africa became less predictable, making adaptability increasingly important for survival. That instability likely drove social and technological innovation among early humans in the region.
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For people who experience back pain with sciatica, it may be worthwhile to start physical therapy right away, rather than following the usual wait-and-see approach.
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Teaching a computer to recognize different parts of neurons improves automated methods of tracing the cells and their connections.
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Study reveals an unexpectedly complex relationship between two kinds of brain signals that are disrupted in patients with Parkinson's disease.
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A motivation-processing center in the brain is important for learning to seek pleasure and avoid pain.
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NCI trial will evaluate the safety of metarrestin, a compound that laboratory studies suggest may stop the metastasis of many types of cancer.
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Immune cells called microglia direct neurons to modify their own connectivity in response to sensory cues.
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