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ASRC neuroscientists explore how physical and social environments affect the brain to develop treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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June 3, 2020
Our circadian rhythms involve more than just when we go to sleep and when we wake up. They also involve environmental cues like light and temperature.
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November 28, 2019
A new study from scientists at the CUNY ASRC provides new insights into the ways people respond to stressful situations.
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November 11, 2019
A new study may help scientists develop new treatments for multiple sclerosis.