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Science Spotlights

Oct 10, 2011

Using skin cells from patients with mental disorders, scientists are creating brain cells that are now providing extraordinary insights into afflictions like schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease.

 
Sep 13, 2011

Three prominent researchers discuss how recent findings from the Kepler mission are deepening our understanding of planets beyond our solar system, and expanding our view of where life may exist in the Milky Way Galaxy.

 
Aug 29, 2011

Researchers are beginning to decipher what exactly happens in our brains when we are making decisions.  Three experts in the field describe the genesis of this cutting-edge field and how it evolved to incorporate several disciplines, as well as current driving questions and potential practical applications of this research.

 
Aug 1, 2011

Rafael Yuste likens scientific research to mountain climbing. Assemble a skilled team, get the best equipment, map the route and proceed with slow, deliberate steps. “By walking up very securely, step by step, and not losing track of the summit, you can get there,” says the professor of biological sciences and co-director of the Kavli Institute for Brain Science.