Tag: Neuroscience
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A Brain Repair Shop: Two Neuroscientists Reimagine Healing Memories
Introduction: A Bold Vision for the Brain’s Repair In the evolving field of neuroscience, the idea of a “repair shop” for the brain captivates researchers and lay readers alike. This concept, popularized in part by Steve Ramirez’s exploration in How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist’s Quest to Alter the Past, imagines a future where…
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Repair Shop for the Brain: Two Neuroscientists Imagine Memory’s Future
Introduction: A bold vision for memory repair Two pioneering neuroscientists imagine a provocative future: a “repair shop” for the brain where memories can be examined, repaired, or even rewritten. This isn’t sci‑fi; it’s a line of inquiry that blends memory science with ethical questions about personal identity. In How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist’s…
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Repair Shop for the Brain: The Neuroscience of Memory Repair
Repairing the Brain: A Conceptual Workshop In the pages that follow Steve Ramirez’s account of his audacious experiments and questions, a vivid metaphor emerges: the brain as a repair shop where memories can be retooled, erased, or rewired. Ramirez, a neuroscientist known for his work on memory modification in mice, invites readers to imagine a…
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Scientist Cracks 50-Year Riddle and Wins Prestigious Prize
Groundbreaking Breakthrough Earns Top Prize In a moment many scientists dream of, a solitary room, a hum of equipment, and a single data point changed the trajectory of a young researcher’s career. Uche Medoh won the 2025 Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists after cracking a 50-year-old riddle that has haunted the field. The…
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New M102 Drug Could Substantially Slow Motor Neurone Disease Progression, Scientists Say
Overview: A potential breakthrough in motor neurone disease research In a development that could reshape the outlook for people living with motor neurone disease (MND), scientists report that a novel drug, M102, has shown promise in substantially slowing the disease’s progression. While still in the preclinical stage, the findings suggest that M102 works by safeguarding…
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Drug breakthrough could substantially slow progression of motor neurone disease, say scientists
promising new hope for motor neurone disease researchers A new drug candidate, M102, has emerged in early-stage research as a potential way to substantially slow the progression of motor neurone disease (MND). While the findings are still in the preclinical stage, scientists say the drug’s mechanism — protecting nerve cells damaged by MND — offers…
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Can Brainless Animals Think? Understanding Simple Nervous Systems
Intro: The Question at Hand The phrase “brainless animals” often conjures images of mindless creatures. Yet many animals such as jellyfish, sea stars, sea urchins, and sea anemones display complex behaviors: catching prey, avoiding danger, and reacting to changing environments. If they aren’t wired with a centralized brain, can we still say they think? The…
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Can Brainless Animals Think? Exploring Nervous Systems in Simple Creatures
What Does it mean to think? When people ask if brainless animals can think, they’re really probing what we mean by thinking. In humans, thinking often implies conscious planning, reasoning, and imagination. But many animals lack a centralized brain yet still navigate their environments, capture prey, avoid danger, and adapt to changing conditions. To answer…
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Why Restrictions on Fetal Tissue Research Jeopardize Medical Breakthroughs
Fetal tissue research is a cornerstone of medical progress Advances in medicine often rely on materials and models that illuminate how human biology works in health and disease. Human fetal tissue (HFT) research has historically played a pivotal role in understanding immune responses, neuronal development, and the biology of several devastating diseases. When researchers study…
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Nike Debuts Neuroscience-Based Footwear: A New Era for Smart Sportswear
Introduction: A Leap Beyond Conventional Sneakers Nike has announced a landmark development in athletic footwear: the first line of neuroscience-based shoes designed to integrate brain science with performance optimization. The move signals a broader shift in the industry toward gear that not only supports the body but also actively responds to neural signals and cognitive…