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News
The shape of your brain may strongly influence your thoughts and behavior, study finds (Links to an external site)
Read Dr. David Van Essen’s comments on the new study in Nature.
Honoring the Body Donors Who Are a Medical Student’s ‘First Patient’ (Links to an external site)
Gratitude ceremonies give students and faculty members a chance to recognize the sacrifice of those who gave their bodies for medical research and education, and the loved ones they left behind.
Amy Christensen receives Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship
The three-year award will support Dr. Christensen’s postdoctoral research in Adam Kepecs’ lab on the neural computations underlying uncertainty in decision-making.
New dedicated Neuroscience Research Building
Bringing together more than 100 research teams to help solve the brain’s mysteries
Publications
Zebrafish advance as a model organism for Fragile X Syndrome
A new study from the Goodhill Lab finds the genetic variant underlying an autism disorder causes changes in fish’s social behavior, preference in visual environment, and neural activity.

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St. Louis is an affordable, family- and foodie-friendly city with amazing green spaces and incredible cultural activities.