Until recently, scientists didn’t know much about perivascular spaces (PVS), fluid-filled regions in the brain involved in clearing waste and toxins—mainly because it’s tough to get a clear look at them using neuroimaging. But as technology evolves, researchers are finding…
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Mysterious brain structure sheds light on drug addiction
Do you remember where you were when you first heard that two planes had crashed into New York’s Twin Towers? Or where you had your first kiss? Our brains are wired to retain information that relates to the context in…
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Live Science podcast "Life’s Little Mysteries" 22: Mysterious brains
In this episode of Life’s Little Mysteries, we’ll take a closer look at a mysterious organ that controls everything from your heartbeat to your senses to your enjoyment of this podcast: the brain. How are brains put together, and how…
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