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Waisman Center Day with the Experts: Down Syndrome
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Estrogen receptor alpha mediates protection against hypoxic ischemic brain injury in newborn female mice, study shows

Estrogen receptor alpha mediates protection against hypoxic ischemic brain injury in newborn female mice, study shows

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Jenny Saffran lab

How Physical Environment Shapes Language Learning in Toddlers

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Developing a Neural Network to Overcome the Biggest Enemy of MRI Scans: Movement

Developing a Neural Network to Overcome the Biggest Enemy of MRI Scans: Movement

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3D-printed functional human brain tissue

Researchers first to 3D-print functional human brain tissue

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The story of the Waisman Center’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

The story of the Waisman Center’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

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Neurodegenerative Disease Story Collage

Neurodegeneration research at the Waisman Center from gene to organelle to cell to brain

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Genomics Cluster Hire

Genomics and genetics cluster hire brings expansion into new research avenues

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Fragile X Syndrome Xinyu Zhao story

Discovery reveals mitochondria as potential treatment target for fragile X syndrome

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Wiley Seminar Series

Luis de la Torre-Ubieta, PhD
“Mechanisms of Neurogenesis in the Developing Human Neocortex”
March 8, 2024 | Noon - 1pm

Historical Timeline: 50 Years of Waisman

View the Waisman Center timeline created for the 50th Anniversary, plus news stories and photos from anniversary events.

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Ben Parrell, PhD
The brain’s sensitivity to sensory error can be modulated by altering perceived variability

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