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February 13, 2019 - This week the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is taking over for #ThisIsNIH! Discover more about NCATS, the translational research process and the importance of translational science by clicking here.
February 12, 2019 - New research shows that a slow rocking motion not only improves sleep but also can help people consolidate memories overnight. And this, in turn, tells us something interesting about how much the brain is affected by what seem to be purely physical interventions.
Learn more here: The Neuroscience of ‘Rock-a-Bye Baby’
February 12, 2019 - STAT Feb. 11 published an interview with philanthropist Sean Parker where he shared his opinion that the US government should be investing more in medical research and healthcare. Specifically, Mr. Parker shared concerns about China’s growth in life sciences research noting, “If we don’t start thinking about where the country is going to be in 2050 and what the needs will be, we will fall behind...
February 7, 2019 - Researchers are making amazing progress in developing new imaging approaches. And they are now using one of their latest creations, called ExLLSM, to provide us with jaw-dropping views of a wide range of biological systems, including the incredibly complex neural networks within the mammalian brain.
Learn more here: Mammalian Brain Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
February 7, 2019 - NIH-funded study identifies risk factors for neuropsychiatric conditions after concussion.
Learn more here: Mental health disorders common following mild head injury