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Some studies suggest practicing yoga is associated with greater gray matter volume, decreased depression, and enhanced production of proteins important for plasticity, learning, and memory. vist.ly/4mwg3
Can Yoga Change Our Brains?
Some studies suggest practicing yoga is associated with greater gray matter volume, decreased depression, and enhanced production of proteins important for plasticity, learning, and memory.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Some studies suggest practicing yoga is associated with greater gray matter volume, decreased depression, and enhanced production of proteins important for plasticity, learning, and memory. vist.ly/4mwg3
Being bilingual can allow your brain to manage information differently than those who are monolingual. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4mrma
Bilingualism: Two Languages, One Mind
Being bilingual can allow your brain to manage information differently than those who are monolingual.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Being bilingual can allow your brain to manage information differently than those who are monolingual. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4mrma
Scientists are learning more about this leading complication of childbirth. Treatments are improving and doctors can test for biological markers that flag heightened risk. @knowablemag.bsky.social vist.ly/4mkzr
Postpartum Depression: Better Remedies, and Now a Predictive Blood Test
Scientists are learning more about this leading complication of childbirth. Treatments are improving and doctors can test for biological markers that flag heightened risk.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Scientists are learning more about this leading complication of childbirth. Treatments are improving and doctors can test for biological markers that flag heightened risk. @knowablemag.bsky.social vist.ly/4mkzr
Researchers have insight into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus harms the nervous system through inflammation. vist.ly/4mg92
Scientists Are Getting Closer to Understanding How COVID-19 Triggers Long COVID
Researchers have insight into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus harms the nervous system through inflammation.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Researchers have insight into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus harms the nervous system through inflammation. vist.ly/4mg92
Common GLP-1 drugs act all over the brain and body to induce weight loss. But their side effects often drive people to stop using them over the long term. vist.ly/4m6qa
Combating the Unwelcome Side Effects of GLP-1 Weight Loss Treatments
Common GLP-1 drugs act all over the brain and body to induce weight loss. But their side effects often drive people to stop using them over the long term.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Common GLP-1 drugs act all over the brain and body to induce weight loss. But their side effects often drive people to stop using them over the long term. vist.ly/4m6qa
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SfN 2025 wrapped!
Together, SfN members, donors, and volunteer leaders exchanged science, advocated for the field, and educated the public.
Explore the top 3 articles, webinars, videos, social posts, media coverage, and more: vist.ly/4m6by
Together, SfN members, donors, and volunteer leaders exchanged science, advocated for the field, and educated the public.
Explore the top 3 articles, webinars, videos, social posts, media coverage, and more: vist.ly/4m6by
Society for Neuroscience: 2025 Wrapped
pIn 2025, the Society for Neuroscience made a meaningful impact on the field of neuroscience. Together, SfN members, donors, and volunteer leaders exchanged science, advocated for the field, and educated the public./ppExplore SfN 2025 Wrapped now!/p
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January 9, 2026 at 1:59 PM
SfN 2025 wrapped!
Together, SfN members, donors, and volunteer leaders exchanged science, advocated for the field, and educated the public.
Explore the top 3 articles, webinars, videos, social posts, media coverage, and more: vist.ly/4m6by
Together, SfN members, donors, and volunteer leaders exchanged science, advocated for the field, and educated the public.
Explore the top 3 articles, webinars, videos, social posts, media coverage, and more: vist.ly/4m6by
It’s what psychologists call self-continuity, and can improve your health and well-being. vist.ly/4kzxt
Making Friends With Your Past and Future Selves
It’s what psychologists call self-continuity, and can improve your health and well-being.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
It’s what psychologists call self-continuity, and can improve your health and well-being. vist.ly/4kzxt
Can you taste color? Discover how this is possible in the world of synesthesia. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4kvai
Tasting Tuesdays: A Bite-Sized Trip into Synesthesia
Can you taste color? Discover how this is possible in the world of synesthesia.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Can you taste color? Discover how this is possible in the world of synesthesia. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4kvai
Neural circuits link several brain regions together — shaping our behaviors, actions, thoughts, and emotions. Habits are formed when certain circuits are repeatedly activated and strengthened. vist.ly/4kq9j
Habits 101: The Neuroscience Behind Routine
Neural circuits link several brain regions together — shaping our behaviors, actions, thoughts, and emotions. Habits are formed when certain circuits are repeatedly activated and strengthened.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Neural circuits link several brain regions together — shaping our behaviors, actions, thoughts, and emotions. Habits are formed when certain circuits are repeatedly activated and strengthened. vist.ly/4kq9j
Here's why catchy tunes sometimes get stuck in your head. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4jmkw
The Science Behind Earworms: How Music Sneaks Into Your Brain
Here's why catchy tunes sometimes get stuck in your head.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Here's why catchy tunes sometimes get stuck in your head. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4jmkw
Rediscover our most popular content published in 2025. vist.ly/4jej4
Most Popular Content in 2025: Top 10 Countdown
Rediscover our most popular content published in 2025.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Rediscover our most popular content published in 2025. vist.ly/4jej4
Researchers presented findings on new ways to control and utilize prosthetics, offering a glimpse into the evolving future of brain-computer interfaces. vist.ly/4j7ec
New Tech Offers Glimpse Into Future of BCIs
Researchers presented findings on new ways to control and utilize prosthetics, offering a glimpse into the evolving future of brain-computer interfaces.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Researchers presented findings on new ways to control and utilize prosthetics, offering a glimpse into the evolving future of brain-computer interfaces. vist.ly/4j7ec
Precision brain maps suggest ADHD profiles vary across patients. This finding may explain why the common drug Ritalin works for some, but not others. #SfN vist.ly/4i2ac
Brain Maps Explain Mixed Responses to ADHD Meds
Precision brain maps suggest ADHD profiles vary across patients. This finding may explain why the common drug Ritalin works for some, but not others.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Precision brain maps suggest ADHD profiles vary across patients. This finding may explain why the common drug Ritalin works for some, but not others. #SfN vist.ly/4i2ac
Learn why people with aphantasia are unable to visualize images in their minds. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4iwmr
Can't Picture It: What is Aphantasia?
Learn why people with aphantasia are unable to visualize images in their minds.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Learn why people with aphantasia are unable to visualize images in their minds. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4iwmr
ICYMI: Brain May Rewire Through 5 Distinct Eras Across Lifespan, Researchers Suggest.
This and other neuroscience news you may have missed in November. vist.ly/4im5y
This and other neuroscience news you may have missed in November. vist.ly/4im5y
ICYMI: Brain May Rewire Through 5 Distinct Eras Across Lifespan, Researchers Suggest
And other neuroscience news you may have missed in November 2025.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
ICYMI: Brain May Rewire Through 5 Distinct Eras Across Lifespan, Researchers Suggest.
This and other neuroscience news you may have missed in November. vist.ly/4im5y
This and other neuroscience news you may have missed in November. vist.ly/4im5y
All Roads Lead to Home
Here's how your brain helps you find your way home, no map required.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Female mice that have successfully raised litters step in to help other females in need during birth, preliminary research suggests. vist.ly/4hzn8
Mouse “Midwives” Help Other Mothers During Birth
Female mice that have successfully raised litters step in to help other females in need during birth, preliminary research suggests.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Female mice that have successfully raised litters step in to help other females in need during birth, preliminary research suggests. vist.ly/4hzn8
Add vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus to the long list of reasons why climate change is bad news for brain health. vist.ly/4hpgd
How Tick and Mosquito Bites Can Harm the Brain
Add vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus to the long list of reasons why climate change is bad news for brain health.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Add vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus to the long list of reasons why climate change is bad news for brain health. vist.ly/4hpgd
Researchers talked about the future of brain science at BrainFacts LIVE, a public event held during the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting. #SfN25 vist.ly/4hcqy
Where Does Neuroscience Go From Here? Experts Share Insights Over a Pint
Researchers talked about the future of brain science at BrainFacts LIVE, a public event held during the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Researchers talked about the future of brain science at BrainFacts LIVE, a public event held during the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting. #SfN25 vist.ly/4hcqy
Peer into some clues as to why teenagers make hasty, sometimes ill-advised choices. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4h7vu
Why the Teen Brain is the Real Horror Movie Villain
Peer into some clues as to why teenagers make hasty, sometimes ill-advised choices.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Peer into some clues as to why teenagers make hasty, sometimes ill-advised choices. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4h7vu
Facilities and administrative costs are not minor overhead. According to Stuart Firestein, they’re what keeps the lights on for science. vist.ly/4gw3r
The Very Direct Effects of Indirect Costs
Facilities and administrative costs are not minor overhead. According to Stuart Firestein, they’re what keeps the lights on for science.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Facilities and administrative costs are not minor overhead. According to Stuart Firestein, they’re what keeps the lights on for science. vist.ly/4gw3r
Delve into the minds of the selfless! Discover how researchers are unraveling the mysteries behind the chemistry and architecture of charitable brains. vist.ly/4gv6p
Why Do People Give? That Is the Billion-Dollar Question
Researchers are studying the chemicals and structures behind charitable brains.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Delve into the minds of the selfless! Discover how researchers are unraveling the mysteries behind the chemistry and architecture of charitable brains. vist.ly/4gv6p
Common GLP-1 drugs act all over the brain and body to induce weight loss. But their side effects often drive people to stop using them over the long term. #SfN25 vist.ly/4gqmv
Combating the Unwelcome Side Effects of GLP-1 Weight Loss Treatments
Common GLP-1 drugs act all over the brain and body to induce weight loss. But their side effects often drive people to stop using them over the long term.
www.brainfacts.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Common GLP-1 drugs act all over the brain and body to induce weight loss. But their side effects often drive people to stop using them over the long term. #SfN25 vist.ly/4gqmv
Flavors aren’t all about what we taste. Learn how we create and experience flavor in this short puppet show.
#Thanksgiving vist.ly/4g8u7
#Thanksgiving vist.ly/4g8u7
Something to Savor: The Neuroscience of Flavor
Flavors aren’t all about what we taste. Learn how we create and experience flavor in this short puppet show.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Flavors aren’t all about what we taste. Learn how we create and experience flavor in this short puppet show.
#Thanksgiving vist.ly/4g8u7
#Thanksgiving vist.ly/4g8u7
🎉Celebrate International Students Day! Dive into the intriguing world of neuroscience with engaging resources for the classroom. vist.ly/4eut5 🧠💡
For the Classroom
For the Classroom
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November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🎉Celebrate International Students Day! Dive into the intriguing world of neuroscience with engaging resources for the classroom. vist.ly/4eut5 🧠💡