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Researchers found distinct patterns of genetic signals matching the characteristics of four classes of trait patterns. vist.ly/4egyi
New Autism Subtypes Identified Based on Genes, Individual Traits
Researchers found distinct patterns of genetic signals matching the characteristics of four classes of trait patterns.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Researchers found distinct patterns of genetic signals matching the characteristics of four classes of trait patterns. vist.ly/4egyi
Neuroscience reveals the emotional and physiological benefits of acting generously, uprooting the misconception that people are innately selfish. #WorldKindnessDay vist.ly/4e8ev
Are We Wired for Kindness?
Neuroscience reveals the emotional and physiological benefits of acting generously, uprooting the misconception that people are innately selfish.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Neuroscience reveals the emotional and physiological benefits of acting generously, uprooting the misconception that people are innately selfish. #WorldKindnessDay vist.ly/4e8ev
ICYMI: Brain Game-Style Exercises May Boost Cognition. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in October 2025. vist.ly/4dz7u
ICYMI: Brain Game-Style Exercises May Boost Cognition. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in October 2025. vist.ly/4dz7u
ICYMI: Brain Game-Style Exercises May Boost Cognition. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in October 2025. vist.ly/4dz7u
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November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
ICYMI: Brain Game-Style Exercises May Boost Cognition. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in October 2025. vist.ly/4dz7u
Colors aren‘t an objective fact of the external world. Instead, they’re the result of how our brains interpret visible light. vist.ly/4dtng
Color: The World Your Brain Creates
Colors aren‘t an objective fact of the external world. Instead, they’re the result of how our brains interpret visible light.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Colors aren‘t an objective fact of the external world. Instead, they’re the result of how our brains interpret visible light. vist.ly/4dtng
Dive into the world of neuroscience with us at Little Bird Brewing for BrainFacts LIVE! Unravel brain disorders with Nicole Rust or enjoy a cold brew 🍺 while discussing latest neuroscience tech with Shrek Chalasani.
BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders
Eventbrite - BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders - Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Little Bird Brewing, San Diego, CA. Find event and ticket information.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Dive into the world of neuroscience with us at Little Bird Brewing for BrainFacts LIVE! Unravel brain disorders with Nicole Rust or enjoy a cold brew 🍺 while discussing latest neuroscience tech with Shrek Chalasani.
The tools of network neuroscience are unlocking our understanding of how our brains think. #STEAMDay vist.ly/4dfvf
In the Era of AI, the World’s Best Computers May Be Our Brains
The tools of network neuroscience are unlocking our understanding of how our brains think.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The tools of network neuroscience are unlocking our understanding of how our brains think. #STEAMDay vist.ly/4dfvf
Read perspectives on how stress can affect teens as they navigate challenges. #NationalStressAwarenessDay vist.ly/4dbg5
A Glimpse into the Effect of Stress on Teenagers
Read perspectives on how stress can affect teens as they navigate challenges.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Read perspectives on how stress can affect teens as they navigate challenges. #NationalStressAwarenessDay vist.ly/4dbg5
Huda Akil’s research on pain and stress illuminates the brain’s own resources for combatting physical and mental distress. #NationalStressAwarenessDay vist.ly/4dasr
Tapping Into the Brain’s Natural Systems for Controlling Stress and Pain
Huda Akil’s research on pain and stress illuminates the brain’s own resources for combatting physical and mental distress.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Huda Akil’s research on pain and stress illuminates the brain’s own resources for combatting physical and mental distress. #NationalStressAwarenessDay vist.ly/4dasr
Computational neuroscience helps us understand the brain not only as an organ, but as a system. vist.ly/4d6c6
Modeling the Mind: Electric Neurons to Artificial Intelligence
Computational neuroscience helps us understand the brain not only as an organ, but as a system.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Computational neuroscience helps us understand the brain not only as an organ, but as a system. vist.ly/4d6c6
Here’s a song about why you might get nauseous sitting in the back of a moving car. vist.ly/4ctmd
Why Do We Get Carsick?
Here’s a song about why you might get nauseous sitting in the back of a moving car.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Here’s a song about why you might get nauseous sitting in the back of a moving car. vist.ly/4ctmd
Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote inflammation — a discovery that may inspire treatments for neurodegeneration. @KnowableMagazine vist.ly/4cpgm
How Rogue Jumping Genes Can Spur Alzheimer’s, ALS
Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote inflammation — a discovery that may inspire treatments for neurodegeneration.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote inflammation — a discovery that may inspire treatments for neurodegeneration. @KnowableMagazine vist.ly/4cpgm
We may be hardwired to look at spiders and snakes differently than other critters, but we aren’t born afraid of them. vist.ly/4cepx
Becoming Afraid: How Creepy-Crawlies Turn Creepy
We may be hardwired to look at spiders and snakes differently than other critters, but we aren’t born afraid of them.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We may be hardwired to look at spiders and snakes differently than other critters, but we aren’t born afraid of them. vist.ly/4cepx
This catchy song highlights women who have made major contributions to the neuroscience field. vist.ly/4bzrq
STEMinists of Neuroscience
This catchy song highlights women who have made major contributions to the neuroscience field.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This catchy song highlights women who have made major contributions to the neuroscience field. vist.ly/4bzrq
Dive into the depths of the brain with neuroscientists from across the country at Little Bird Brewing on Sunday, November 16th from 6:30pm to 9pm.
BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders
Eventbrite - BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders - Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Little Bird Brewing, San Diego, CA. Find event and ticket information.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Dive into the depths of the brain with neuroscientists from across the country at Little Bird Brewing on Sunday, November 16th from 6:30pm to 9pm.
Paulo Graziano highlights the adverse impacts of fidget spinners, arguing they largely distract children more than they aid in concentration.#ADHDAwarnessMonth vist.ly/4bvj8
Do Fidget Spinners Help Kids Focus?
Paulo Graziano explains why fidget spinners cause more distraction than concentration for some children.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Paulo Graziano highlights the adverse impacts of fidget spinners, arguing they largely distract children more than they aid in concentration.#ADHDAwarnessMonth vist.ly/4bvj8
Unlike other organs, the brain is generally considered germ free. But in recent years, this question has been up for debate among some neuroscientists. vist.ly/4bmnv
Is the Brain Really Sterile? Fish Study Reignites Controversy
Unlike other organs, the brain is generally considered germ free. But in recent years, this question has been up for debate among some neuroscientists.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Unlike other organs, the brain is generally considered germ free. But in recent years, this question has been up for debate among some neuroscientists. vist.ly/4bmnv
Studies in rats indicate that binge-watching cartoons or overdoing screen time at young ages may impair their tiny brains' growth!🐭📺#ADHDAwarenessMonth vist.ly/4bcik
TV-Binging Rats Show Symptoms of ADHD
Research in rats suggests excessive media consumption at a young age can hurt brain development.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Studies in rats indicate that binge-watching cartoons or overdoing screen time at young ages may impair their tiny brains' growth!🐭📺#ADHDAwarenessMonth vist.ly/4bcik
Whether you’re envisioning shapes in the clouds or picturing a drawing in your mind, we’re all capable of being imaginative. But where does this mental visualization come together in the brain? vist.ly/4b8e6
Using Your Imagination to See Pictures in the Sky
Different regions in the brain work together to help spark creativity, recall memories, and bring abstract ideas to life.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Whether you’re envisioning shapes in the clouds or picturing a drawing in your mind, we’re all capable of being imaginative. But where does this mental visualization come together in the brain? vist.ly/4b8e6
Here‘s why drinking coffee makes you feel more awake. vist.ly/4at9k
The Caffeine Conundrum
Here‘s why drinking coffee makes you feel more awake.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Here‘s why drinking coffee makes you feel more awake. vist.ly/4at9k
From professional to youth leagues, the hockey world is debating how to reduce concussion risk among players while preserving the spirit of the sport. #NationalSportsDay vist.ly/4amid
Protecting the Game: How Hockey Can Prevent Brain Injury Among Players
From professional to youth leagues, the hockey world is debating how to reduce concussion risk among players while preserving the spirit of the sport.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
From professional to youth leagues, the hockey world is debating how to reduce concussion risk among players while preserving the spirit of the sport. #NationalSportsDay vist.ly/4amid
Congrats to our 2025 Brain Awareness Video Contest winners! 🎉#BAVC25
🥇🏆 “Something to Savor: The Neuroscience of Flavor” by Gina Rizzo, Allison George, Diana Guarino & Lindsey Czarnecki
🥈”The Shape of Our Memories” by Yewon Jun
🥉”The Caffeine Conundrum” by Andi Liu
🥇🏆 “Something to Savor: The Neuroscience of Flavor” by Gina Rizzo, Allison George, Diana Guarino & Lindsey Czarnecki
🥈”The Shape of Our Memories” by Yewon Jun
🥉”The Caffeine Conundrum” by Andi Liu
October 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Congrats to our 2025 Brain Awareness Video Contest winners! 🎉#BAVC25
🥇🏆 “Something to Savor: The Neuroscience of Flavor” by Gina Rizzo, Allison George, Diana Guarino & Lindsey Czarnecki
🥈”The Shape of Our Memories” by Yewon Jun
🥉”The Caffeine Conundrum” by Andi Liu
🥇🏆 “Something to Savor: The Neuroscience of Flavor” by Gina Rizzo, Allison George, Diana Guarino & Lindsey Czarnecki
🥈”The Shape of Our Memories” by Yewon Jun
🥉”The Caffeine Conundrum” by Andi Liu
L. Eugene Arnold is part of a five-year, NIH-funded study exploring brainwave-controlled videogames as a treatment for ADHD.
#ADHDAwarnessMonth vist.ly/4acxg
#ADHDAwarnessMonth vist.ly/4acxg
Can Neurofeedback Help Kids With ADHD?
L. Eugene Arnold is part of a five-year, NIH-funded study exploring brainwave-controlled videogames as a treatment for ADHD.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
L. Eugene Arnold is part of a five-year, NIH-funded study exploring brainwave-controlled videogames as a treatment for ADHD.
#ADHDAwarnessMonth vist.ly/4acxg
#ADHDAwarnessMonth vist.ly/4acxg
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Vote for your favorite 2025 Brain Awareness Video Contest entry!
People’s Choice voting is open through Wednesday October 15!
🔗 vist.ly/47ujn
#BAVC25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
People’s Choice voting is open through Wednesday October 15!
🔗 vist.ly/47ujn
#BAVC25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
September 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Vote for your favorite 2025 Brain Awareness Video Contest entry!
People’s Choice voting is open through Wednesday October 15!
🔗 vist.ly/47ujn
#BAVC25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
People’s Choice voting is open through Wednesday October 15!
🔗 vist.ly/47ujn
#BAVC25 #neurosky #neuroskyence
Recent research shows how microgravity changes key structures in the brain associated with waste removal and suggests implications for returning to life on Earth. #WorldSpaceWeek vist.ly/4a4fc
Six Months in Space Changes Your Brain for Years
Recent research shows how microgravity changes key structures in the brain associated with waste removal and suggests implications for returning to life on Earth.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Recent research shows how microgravity changes key structures in the brain associated with waste removal and suggests implications for returning to life on Earth. #WorldSpaceWeek vist.ly/4a4fc
ICYMI: Novel Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Slowing Huntington’s. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in September 2025.
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ICYMI: Novel Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Slowing Huntington’s
And other neuroscience news you may have missed in September 2025.
www.brainfacts.org
October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ICYMI: Novel Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Slowing Huntington’s. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in September 2025.
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