Genetically modified zebrafish provide new clues about the biology of aggression and anxiety
What happens when a brain gene tied to aggression is switched off? In zebrafish, it leads to less fighting and...
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What happens when a brain gene tied to aggression is switched off? In zebrafish, it leads to less fighting and...
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Read moreDetailsA new study suggests that Chagas disease may independently impair memory and spatial skills, even in patients without severe heart...
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