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View fullsize Our brains allow us to do incredibly complex and unique actions. But how? The answer lies partly in the cellular diversity in our brains, including neurons and glial cells. Swipe through to learn about the major types of brain cells! 🧠#neuroscien
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View fullsize Our brains never turn off, even when we're sleeping! 😴🧠 #brainhealth #sleep #supportscience #generationbrain *Reposted with typo fixed for clarity
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View fullsize 🧠 You CAN Reduce Your Risk of Dementia! 🧠 Did you know that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented by making lifestyle changes? The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, intervention, and care led by Dr. Gill Livingston, identified 12
View fullsize Scientists are researching how neuroplasticity works, which would have major implications for neurodegenerative diseases and brain injuries. #brainawarenessweek #neuroplasticity #brainresearch
View fullsize Fun fact Friday! @brainawarenessweek #brainresearch
View fullsize It isn't clear why women are more likely to develop some brain diseases compared to men while men are more likely to develop other brain diseases compared to women. Learning more about why this is will help scientists uncover new therapeutic targets.
View fullsize 🧠 While the blood brain barrier does keep the brain separated from most things in the rest of our body, the brain is not isolated! The gut-brain axis is a great example of how our body is a complex system always communicating internally. 🗣️ #brai
View fullsize With so many cells and synapses, our brain is incredibly complex and takes time to fully develop. Interestingly, the brain region important for decision making and planning is one of the last parts to fully develop. #brainawarenessweek #brainfacts #
View fullsize 🎉 It's time to celebrate Brain Research! 🧠👩‍🔬 Thanks to the @danafoundation for starting this fantastic tradition, now in its 30th year!! 🥳 #brainawarenessweek #neuroscience #supportscience
View fullsize Big things are in store for Generation Brain this week, and we are PUMPED! 🙌 Follow us here and on Bluesky @genbrain.bsky.social and check out our website www.generationbrain.org to join the community.
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View fullsize This is a critical time to support brain research. Please help keep NIH funding intact! https://www.generationbrain.org
View fullsize 🚨 Now is the time to get involved and support brain research!