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Q&A About the Brain

How Does the Brain Learn Language?

We communicate with one another using movements (gestures), sounds (speech), and symbols (writing). Language is intrinsically tied to our emotions, social relationships, and many other aspects of cognition. Much is still mysterious about the process. Here’s what we know so far.

Q&A About the Brain

How We Learn

The brain is designed to help us learn and remember even before we leave the womb. But how does it do so? And what are the best ways to learn new material?

Q&A About the Brain

Understanding New Brain Research Models

Scientists can now grow living human brain tissue in lab dishes and in animals, creating organoids, neural transplants, and chimeras. While these models will help us better understand the brain in health and disease, they also raise thorny ethical questions that will only get thornier in the future.

Q&A About the Brain

Understanding Animal Models

What does experimenting with other animals tell us about people? Find out in our new Brain Basics article.

Q&A About the Brain

Bullying and the Brain

Bullying—mistreating and dominating others—is harmful in the moment and possibly throughout the rest of a person’s life. Get the basics. Here are the basics.

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Q&A About the Brain

Understanding Seizures

There are many kinds of seizures, but all come down to electrical signals getting twisted. How do seizures start? How can you help someone who is seizing? Here are the basics.

Q&A About the Brain

Understanding Sleep

You might not notice, but a lot is happening when you sleep. Here are the basics.

Q&A About the Brain

Understanding Mood

How do moods differ from emotions? Can you alter your mood safely? Find out in our new Brain Basics article

Q&A About the Brain

How Does the Brain Work?

With 80-100 billion nerve cells, known as neurons, the human brain is capable of some astonishing feats.

Q&A About the Brain

How Does Exercise Affect the Brain?

Not only is exercise good for your muscles and bones, but it is also an important part of keeping your brain healthy. A fact sheet for students grades 6-8