25 things neuroscience has discovered about the brain in the last few decades
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Neuroscience has made remarkable strides in understanding the brain over recent decades, overturning long-held assumptions. The adult brain can grow new neurons, a process called neurogenesis, and remains highly adaptable throughout life. Sleep actively clears toxic waste from the brain, gut bacteria influence mental health, and chronic stress physically shrinks brain tissue — discoveries that are reshaping medicine and how we understand human behavior.
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