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Gene Networks in Neural & Developmental Plasticity

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The Gene Networks in Neural and Developmental Plasticity theme uses gene expression to explain why animals are highly diverse, even though the fundamentals are conserved across species.

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U. of I. psychology professor Brent Roberts, pictured, and his co-author, University of Toronto psychology professor Michael Inzlicht, argue that psychological science sometimes overemphasizes the role of willpower in human success and well-being. The personality trait “conscientiousness” is a better predictor of success, they write in a new review. Photo by Fred Zwicky
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Gabriel Graham selected for the 2024 Tracy Undergraduate Research Fellowship
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