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  • NEWS Feb 23 2011

    Fear Factor: Researchers on Trail of Marker to Predict Risk of PTSD

    For years, researchers have struggled to understand the underlying biology of fear. Why do terrifying situations cause deep and lasting damage in some people, while others may emerge from the same...
  • NEWS Feb 17 2011

    Speedy Genetics Reveals Stem Cell Twists

    As the body’s source of a variety of cell types, stem cells must split their energy between creating copies of themselves to ensure a steady supply, and crafting new cells specialized for...
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    Improving Microscopy by Following the Astronomers' Guide Star

    A corrective strategy used by astronomers to sharpen images of celestial bodies can now help scientists see with more depth and clarity into the living brain of a mouse. Eric Betzig, a group leader...
  • NEWS Feb 11 2011

    Adrenal Tumors Lead Researchers to Hypertension-Related Gene Mutations

    More than one billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension, putting them at increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Scientists know that some individuals are genetically predisposed to...
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    Scientists Discover a Tangle of Neurons that Control Aggression

    In a tiny region buried deep in the brain, neurons that control two disparate behaviors—aggression and mating— are closely intertwined, Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have revealed....
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