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  • NEWS Aug 27 2014

    Changing the Emotional Association of Memories

    By manipulating neural circuits in the brain of mice, scientists have altered the emotional associations of specific memories. The research, led by Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator Susumu...
  • NEWS Aug 25 2014

    How the Brain Makes Sense of Spaces, Large and Small

    When an animal encounters a new environment, the neurons in its brain that are responsible for mapping out the space are ready for anything. So says a new study in which scientists at the Howard...
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    Gene Technique Identifies Hidden Causes of Brain Malformation

    Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) scientists have developed a strategy for finding disease-causing mutations that lurk in only a small fraction of the body's cells. Such mutations can cause...
  • NEWS Aug 19 2014

    Dust-Covered Flies Reveal Hidden Logic of Grooming Behavior

    A dust-covered fly might spend more than 20 minutes removing the offending grit and grime from its body. With only its own legs to complete the chore, the fly needs a plan of attack. Thanks to a...
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