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“Brain and Central Nervous System”

Mar 8, 2013 01:26 PM ET // Paul Heltzel
Mice raised with human brain cells produce faster learners -- and interesting ethical questions. ->
Jan 31, 2013 12:00 PM ET // Jennifer Viegas
A thought observed channeling through a fish's brain was about -- you guessed it -- food. ->
Jan 9, 2012 07:34 PM ET // Eric Rogell
Just in case you forgot, our memories are an integral part of our lives and experiences, and enrich our existence. They let us remember "the good old days," the incredible times spent with family and friends, and enjoy special moments over and over. And while we may think of our best memories, like...
Mar 21, 2012 05:27 PM ET // Eric Rogell
Video games get a bad rap: They're too violent. They waste too much time. They're partly responsible for the child obesity epidemic. And that may all be true. READ MORE: Anatomical Cross-Sections Made from Paper are Cool and Creepy But there are also some benefits to spending a few hours on MW3, fr...
Sep 30, 2011 01:47 AM ET // Alexander Davies
This article is part of a series about getting fit in the new year. Check out the entire Man up! feature here. I've never exercised more in my life than the semester I wrote my college thesis- after a workout, I found myself physically exhausted but mentally ready to go. As it turns out, my [...]
Oct 19, 2012 03:04 PM ET // Eric Rogell
If you want to score higher, frag better and keep your name on the big board, don't worry about putting in time at the video controllers or loading up on energy drinks. All you need to do according to a recent study, is sniff peppermint. Past research had shown that peppermint enhances attention, m...