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How stem cells can help to repair the damaged brain.

Oct 3, 2014 | Brain Injury,  Neuroplasticity,  Neuroscience,  The Scientists Speak | 8 Comments

At the time of publishing this blog post I'm in Marrakesh with my family about to start month ...
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Development of the electric brain. Interview with my favourite neuroscientist Dr Matt Grubb

Dec 13, 2013 | Neuroplasticity,  Neuroscience,  The Scientists Speak | 1 Comment

Meet Dr Matt Grubb. He's one of my all-time favourite neuroscientists. Matt and I met in Oxford. We ...
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Using neuroplasticity to overcome your hardwired genetic code

Nov 15, 2013 | Neuroplasticity,  Neuroscience,  The Scientists Speak | 5 Comments

The following piece was written for The Conversation by Tony Hannan, one of the neuroscientists I've profiled in ...
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Tips on stress reduction straight from an earthquake zone.

May 3, 2013 | Stress | 2 Comments

Remains of St Paul's primary school & parish church Jan 2011 I've just returned to Sydney from a ...
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