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brain
brain (brayn) n. the enlarged and highly developed mass of nervous tissue that forms the upper end of the central nervous system. It is invested by three connective tissue membranes (see
meninges) and floats in cerebrospinal fluid within the rigid casing formed by the bones of the skull. See illustration. See also
forebrain,
hindbrain,
midbrain. Anatomical name:
encephalon.
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Brain man
Newspaper article from: Courier-News (Elgin, IL); 5/6/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...appearance, yet the human brain can store more information...handled hundreds of human brains, using them as study...general overview of the brain, sometimes discussing...has worked on autopsied brains with various pathologies...technology have made brain research increasingly...
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Brain-compatible learning
Magazine article from: Green Teacher; 4/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...knew about the human brain was based on experimental studies of rat brains or formal study of damaged...The old idea that a brain arrives on the planet...the realization that brains are built before and...literally shapes one's brain for survival. The designation...
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First Brain Health lndex Ranks America's "Brain Smarts" Based on 21 Indicators: D.C. Ranks No. 1.
News Wire article from: PRWeb; 6/23/2009; 700+ words
; ...really support long term brain health," according...the steps to keep their brains smart, such as feeding...residents of the top 10 brain-healthy states tend...many others. Top 10 "Brain Smart" States No. 1...residents keep their brains healthy by eating well...
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Brain-directed therapy restores cognitive ability in animal model.
Newspaper article from: Gene Therapy Weekly; 5/9/2002; 700+ words
; ...expression of the protein in brain tissue, and the immune system...beta-glucuronidase gene to brain cells of mice models of Sly...small molecular changes in the brains of treated mice. They also...buildup of undegraded material in brain cells was corrected by the therapy...
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Brain Exercise Comes to iPhone and iPod Touch[TM].
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 6/26/2009; 700+ words
; ...Dr. Kawashima's approved brain training games on the move...allowing Apple users to get their brain training fix. iPhone users can upload their brain age to the Global leaderboard and compete with the best brains in the world. They can also...
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Brain mapping in cognitive disorders: a multidisciplinary approach to learning the tools and applications of functional neuroimaging.(Research article)(Report)
Magazine article from: BMC Medical Education; 10/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...trials [1]. Higher level brain functions, such as memory...which focused on cutting edge brain mapping methods that are used...normal and previously normal brains and that, in particular, have...relevance to the assessment of brain function and localization in...
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Brain Boxes announce plug and play Bluetooth for handhelds; CompactFlash card with full support for Microsoft Windows CE .NET makes introducing Bluetooth functionality to a wide range of portable computing devices very simple.
M2 Presswire; 4/17/2002; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-17 April 2002-Brain Boxes: Brain Boxes announce plug and play Bluetooth for handhelds; CompactFlash...COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:17042002 Liverpool/London -- Brain Boxes, the Bluetooth and serial PC add on specialists, announced...
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BRAIN International Announces Launch of Next Generation Communication Tool.
PR Newswire; 6/4/2002; 700+ words
; ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- BRAIN International will launch BRAIN-eX (for BRAIN Exchange). Many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are choosing newer forms of communication with their suppliers. There is no guarantee that all the OEMs will...
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The brain's a puzzle, but its layout is logical.(The Dallas Morning News)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 7/7/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...hard time wrapping their brains around life's biggest...than the power of the brain itself. Evolution somehow...Academy of Sciences. Each brain area retains the same...others, no matter what brain you're looking at (even though individual brains, and the areas, vary...
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Brain's language wiring is no simple schematic.(The Dallas Morning News)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 11/12/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...language ability is part of the brain's general propensity for complexity...things were not designed into the brain by evolution, but rather reflect abilities that emerged in brains with the ability to perform...technology are superimposed on a brain, and parts of that brain...
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Brain-Based Education
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Education
BRAIN-BASED EDUCATION The overall goal of brain-based education is to attempt to bring insights from brain research into the arena of education to enhance teaching and learning. The area of science often referred to as "brain research" typically...
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Brain Tumor
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
Brain Tumor What is a Brain Tumor? Why Do People Develop Brain Tumors? What are the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor? How Do Doctors Diagnose Brain Tumors? How Do Doctors Treat Brain Tumors? Life After a Brain Tumor Resources A brain tumor is a mass...
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Brain Chemistry (Neurochemistry)
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
Brain Chemistry (Neurochemistry) Out of Balance: Hector’...Modifying Neurotransmission with Drugs Hormones: Another Piece of the Brain Chemistry Puzzle Resources The brain communicates with itself by sending out chemical information from...
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Brain
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Brain Definition The brain is the part of the central nervous system located in the skull. It...mental processes and physical actions of a human being. Description The brain, along with the spinal cord and network of nerves, controls information...
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brain
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
brain the supervisory center of the nervous system...skull cavity (cranium), the adult human brain normally weighs from 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 lb...differences in mental ability; an elephant's brain weighs more than four times that of a human...
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