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Laura Sanders

Early Parkinson’s trials revive stem cells as a possible treatment

Two small clinical trials revive hope for an old idea: Cells injected into the brain might replace...

Federal cuts put help for mental health and drug addiction in peril

People in the United States are in the midst of an ongoing opioid epidemic and a wave...

A deep brain stimulation volunteer discusses life after depression

In this bonus episode of The Deep End, listen to an interview with Jon Nelson. He’ll share...

Human memory is flawed. But a new book says that’s OK

Memory LaneCiara Greene and Gillian MurphyPrinceton Univ., $29.95 There are countless metaphors for memory. It’s a...

Babies can form memories, and they do it a lot like adults

A baby’s early life has a lot of milestones: first giggle, first tooth, first step. A brain...

Parrots and humans share a brain mechanism for speech

When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of...

Hear what it’s like to recover from depression with deep brain stimulation

In the sixth episode of The Deep End, we’ll look to the future for Jon and his...

Brain implants don’t change a person’s sense of self. Hear why

In the fifth episode of The Deep End, Jon Nelson describes depression as a “no-casserole disease,” one...