Study: Scents Alter How Memories Are Processed in the Brain
New research reveals how much power scents have in triggering memories—and the potential for odor to be used as a tool to treat memory-related mood disorders
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Are We 'Brainwashed' during Sleep?
New study from BU reveals the first-ever images of cerebrospinal fluid washing in and out of the brain during sleep
New Method for Evaluating Cancer Risk of Chemicals Is Quick, Precise, Inexpensive
Despite significant investments into cancer research over the last decades, 1.7 million new cancer cases were estimated in the U.S. in 2017
Making the World a Lot Quieter
Mechanical engineers have developed an “acoustic metamaterial” that can cancel 94 percent of sound
How to Hack a Cell
Programming living cells
Getting an Early Start on Life in the Lab
Boston University School of Medicine STaRS program welcomes undergrads from around the country
Suicide Risk in Veterans: A New Indicator?
Gene changes associated with brain cell loss, more severe PTSD
Alan Alda Center Teaches Scientists to Connect
Researchers learn tools to help communicate
Promoting Diversity in STEM
NSF sponsors summer research by undergrads, high-school teachers