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Nerve cells in the brain may regulate a precise sense of internal time-keeping.Published: 2012-10-31 18:50:42Found in: Body & Brain
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Technique lights up neurons at work in living animals. (p. 8)Published: December 1, 2012; Vol.182 #11Found in: Body & Brain
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Drugs boost activity in nerve cells that usually induce a slumber. (p. 8)Published: December 1, 2012; Vol.182 #11Found in: Body & Brain
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A collection of reports from the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, New Orleans. (p. 15)Published: November 17, 2012; Vol.182 #10Found in: Body & Brain
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Early abuse weaves its way into the brain, with potentially tragic consequences. (p. 20)Published: November 3, 2012; Vol.182 #9Found in: Body & Brain and Humans
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A brain injection before sleep aids fearful mice — and might lead to a PTSD treatment strategy. (p. 14)Published: November 17, 2012; Vol.182 #10Found in: Body & Brain
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An unexpected experimental result suggests adolescent impulsivity is not inevitable. (p. 14)Published: November 17, 2012; Vol.182 #10Found in: Body & Brain
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A 14-year-old car enthusiast earned the top award at the second annual Broadcom MASTERS competition (MASTERS is an abbreviation for Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars). The eighth-grader — Raymond Gilmartin from South Pasadena, Calif. — received an educational award of $25,000 after cruising through days of engineering enigmas, science stumpers and math mysteries. Being named the top winner left Gilmartin "excited and overwhelmed," he said. Participating in the competition has been "the greatest thing that's happened to me. I made a lot of friends and learn...Published: 2012-10-12 15:31:27Found in: Science News For Kids
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First place at Broadcom MASTERS goes to 14-year-old who studied automotive aerodynamics. (p. 13)Published: October 20, 2012; Vol.182 #8Found in: Science & Society
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Middle school science champs solve problems with style.Published: 2012-10-01 18:01:37Found in: Science & Society
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