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SEROTONIN AND SMELL

A moment’s introspection reveals that our perceptions and actions are strongly affected by our behavioral states.  Whether you are sleepy, awake, distracted or vigilant will affect how you…

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ASTROCYTES SPY ON NEURONAL CONVERSATION TO BRING A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD

The human brain represents approximately 2% of the total body weight, but accounts for about 20% of the energy consumed. Functional hyperemia (local increases in blood flow triggered…

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VENKATESH MURTHY TAKES THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

Venkatesh Murthy Looking back on his career, Venkatesh (Venki) Murthy sees no direct path or single-minded passion. “I find there’s joy on the side roads,” explains the newly…

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SUMMER RESEARCH IN BANGALORE

Program participants (clockwise from top-left): Jaline Gerardin, Varun Narendra and unidentified University of Chicago student; Kevin Zhang; local student and Yonit Lavin; Megan Srinivas Throughout history, scientists have…

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