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The Neuroscience of Free Will: A Q & A with Robyn Repko Waller
Click here to view original web page at blogs.scientificamerican.com Credit: Louise Docker Getty Images Who are you and how did you become interested in free will? I am an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Iona College where I also serve as a faculty member for the Iona Neuroscience program. I have previously worked in the … Continue reading “The Neuroscience of Free Will: A Q & A with Robyn Repko Waller”
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New research on brain structure highlights cells linked to Alzheimer’s and autism
Click here to view original web page at www.eurekalert.org New insights into the architecture of the brain have been revealed by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and their collaborators. The researchers discovered that cells in the cerebral cortex of mice, called astrocytes, are more diverse than previously thought, … Continue reading “New research on brain structure highlights cells linked to Alzheimer’s and autism”
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How to Explain a Global Health Crisis to Children with Autism
Click here to view original web page at www.psychologytoday.com Well, it’s official. We are living through a pandemic . Most of us have never experienced anything like this before, and are feeling concerned and overwhelmed. Since many states across the U.S. (and around the world) are closing schools , canceling public gatherings , and closing … Continue reading “How to Explain a Global Health Crisis to Children with Autism”
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Cytoskeletal Organizing Protein Plays a Central Role in Building the Brain
Click here to view original web page at www.technologynetworks.com The molecule NCAM2, a glycoprotein from the superfamily of immunoglobulins, is a vital factor in the formation of the cerebral cortex, neuronal morphogenesis and formation of neuronal circuits in the brain, as stated in the new study published in the journal Cerebral Cortex. The deficit of … Continue reading “Cytoskeletal Organizing Protein Plays a Central Role in Building the Brain”
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11 Animals That Have Changed the History of Neurological Science
Click here to view original web page at interestingengineering.com Whatever your views on animal testing for scientific research, they have helped us make some very real breakthroughs in our understanding in fields like neuroscience. By getting to grips with the basic fundamentals of certain aspects of biology using animal analogs for humans, we have been … Continue reading “11 Animals That Have Changed the History of Neurological Science”
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Healing artist combines neuroscience and aesthetics in new collection
Click here to view original web page at www.journalnow.com When Dr. Renee Tegeler walked into her husband’s new office, she knew she had to do something. As an healing artist — meaning she makes art specifically for people who heal, such as doctors and therapists — Tegeler was appalled by the lack of decoration. Dr. … Continue reading “Healing artist combines neuroscience and aesthetics in new collection”