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Are there cells in the brain that respond to a specific concept or entity, such as a particular actress? Science’s answer changed from a casual chuckle to a confident “yes” and then to a more nuanced “not exactly.”
Amnesia is a general term for memory loss, caused by physiological or psychological factors. What do we know about it?
Why do we touch the painful areas of our bodies? Research shows that touch reduces pain and offers possible explanations.
What animal doesn’t have a brain? What is a synapse? How do we measure brainwaves?
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