All Posts: mind
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What Repetitive Head Impacts Do to the Brain
Concussions and repetitive head impacts are common in sports. Neuroscience professor Mark Burns, PhD, explores what happens in the brain during head impacts and how to possibly…
February 12, 2026
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4 Tips To Counter Brain Rot in 2026, According to Medical School Professors
Learn more about what brain rot is and how to combat it without having to commit to a full social media detox with these tips from professors at Georgetown’s School of.…
January 12, 2026
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Clearing the Brain of Aging Cells Could Aid Epilepsy and Reduce Seizures
A new study from researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center found that temporal lobe epilepsy can be treated in mice by either genetically or pharmaceutically…
December 22, 2025
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Study Reveals New Ways the Brain Regulates Communication Between Neurons
A new finding from researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center shows that the learning process of associating cues with rewards can be altered by increased or decreased…
December 9, 2025
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Exploring the Symphony of the Human Mind
Shalin Bhatt (M’28), a second-year Georgetown medical student, says he couldn’t stop thinking about the question, leading him to develop a theory that was recently published…
October 8, 2025
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Georgetown Researcher Develops Low-Cost Touchscreen Chamber for Mice
James O’Leary, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Laboratory for Brain Injury and Dementia at Georgetown University Medical Center, constructed four touchscreen chambers for use…
June 3, 2025
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This Type of Music Can Increase Your Concentration and Productivity
A new study published in the journal PLOS One found that a certain type of instrumental music can boost both listeners’ mood and productivity. After 10 minutes of listening, it…
April 29, 2025
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More People Now Die at Home After Stroke Than in Medical Facilities
A new analysis finds a significant uptick in the number of people dying at home due to ischemic stroke compared to inpatient medical facilities, and when not at home, individuals…
April 9, 2025
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Georgetown University and MedStar Health Launch Center to Rapidly Improve the Health and Well-being of Children in Washington and Beyond
Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health today announce the launch of a large, multidisciplinary, innovative center designed to rapidly advance equitable systems…
October 27, 2024
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Uncovering Factors That Drive Depression After a Stroke
After a stroke, many people develop depression that is driven by factors including cognitive difficulties, a lack of social participation, and self-perceived poor recovery. This…
October 21, 2024