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Tag: neuroscience

Wired for research

Wired for research

August 16, 2023

Biomedical engineering student Sophea Urbi Biswas explores how the brain processes speech syntax—and discovers the benefits of conducting research as an undergraduate.

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Can hearing loss be reversed?

Can hearing loss be reversed?

February 14, 2023

Neuroscience research reveals new clues about the mechanisms for regrowing the cochlear hair cells that help us hear.

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Even mild traumatic brain injury increases risk of behavioral and emotional problems in kids

Even mild traumatic brain injury increases risk of behavioral and emotional problems in kids

September 14, 2022

The findings are based on data collected from thousands of children who participated in the landmark Adolescence Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.

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Walking gives the brain a ‘step-up’ in function for some

Walking gives the brain a ‘step-up’ in function for some

June 22, 2022

Certain young and healthy people show improved performance on cognitive tasks while walking, a finding that could guide scientists to identify markers for cognitive flexibility.

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Commission’s work a ‘blueprint’ to diversify neuroscience labs and classrooms

Commission’s work a ‘blueprint’ to diversify neuroscience labs and classrooms

April 27, 2022

For two years, the University’s Neuroscience Diversity Commission has worked to create a more inclusive and equitable culture for students, faculty, and researchers.

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Does urban living put kids at greater risk of experiencing psychosis?

Does urban living put kids at greater risk of experiencing psychosis?

April 27, 2022

Using a large, nationwide sample, Rochester researchers looked at the impact that environmental and social risk factors can have during childhood.

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The brain processes smells in two artful ways

The brain processes smells in two artful ways

April 4, 2022

A computer model devised by Rochester neuroscientists suggests that the brain can represent smells both like a painting and a symphony.

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Alcohol abuse drug may help restore vision loss

Alcohol abuse drug may help restore vision loss

March 21, 2022

The drug disulfiram, also known as Antabuse, works by blocking a pathway similar to the one that’s hyperactivated in degenerative blindness.

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Researchers locate area of the brain that responds specifically to singing

Researchers locate area of the brain that responds specifically to singing

February 23, 2022

New research has identified the neurons that respond to singing, but not to other types of music. The findings provide insights into how the brain processes different sounds.

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At age 80, John Thomas writes new chapter in an illustrious career

At age 80, John Thomas writes new chapter in an illustrious career

January 31, 2022

The Rochester professor emeritus and new American Astronomical Society fellow now explores the brain’s waste disposal system.

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