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Fun Fact of the Week: Optogenetics allows scientists to manipulate specific brain regions

An emerging field called optogenetics holds a promising future for neuroscience.

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Treating OCD: Harnessing Fear to Catalyze our Growth

Treating OCD: Harnessing Fear to Catalyze our Growth Will Atkinson | January 23rd, 2024 How often have you heard someone describe themselves as “so OCD”…

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Chasing Alzheimer’s with Blood and Artificial Intelligence

Chasing Alzheimer’s with Blood and Artificial Intelligence Will Atkinson | November 2nd, 2023 Pull open your drawer, unfasten the lid of a pill bottle, and…

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The Gene Editor for Hire

The Gene Editor for Hire Will Atkinson | July 15th, 2023 Imagine a world in which you can walk up to a vending machine, select…

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Fun Fact of the Week 5/3: Colonoscopies can Diagnose and Cure Colon Cancer

Fun Fact of the Week 5/3: Colonoscopies can Diagnose and Cure Colon Cancer Will Atkinson | May 3rd, 2023 Colonoscopies are valuable tools to screen…

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The Paint and Paintbrush to Organic Chemistry’s Art!

The Paint and Paintbrush to Organic Chemistry’s Art! Will Atkinson | February 26, 2023 Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside of the…

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