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In a new study published in Science Advances, researchers at Northwestern Medicine discovered that the brain regions used for ...

New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances.

The nonpartisan arm of the Education Department supports research and shares data on student progress. It identifies what ...

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Our perception of reality isn't as objective as we think. Shaped by past experiences, emotions, trauma, and even the heart, perception can be refined to see more clearly.