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Day or night, retroreflective and light-up gear can save pedestrians' and cyclists' lives
Flashing headlamps, retroreflective clothing, and gear with LED lights increase invisibility even when car headlights are used
Scientists are trying to diagnose concussions through a simple blood test
Measuring levels of two key proteins could be the answer to this tricky problem
Some brains are more susceptible to PTSD after trauma than others
Everyone experiences trauma, but in some brains, PTSD arises where others aren't at as much risk
Two behavioral neuroscientists discuss the long-term damage of family separation
The neurological and behavioral consequences of separating children from parents, especially mothers, can persist into adulthood
Why scientists are taking a more active role in politics and policy
Cognitive neuroscientist Timothy Verstynen thinks scientists need to take visible stances on issues like forced family separation
Can better sleep help protect us from trauma?
A new study suggests REM sleep may make us less vulnerable to PTSD
MDMA can help fight PTSD — if scientists are allowed to use it
How psychedelics could remain illegal, even if research shows they help heal