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Some children who are deaf can’t be helped by cochlear implants. Understanding the underlying neural circuits for hearing has allowed researchers to develop brainstem implants that help these children hear.
Discovering dopamine’s role in Parkinson’s disease changed the field of neuroscience and led to a profound breakthrough in the treatment of the disease.
The discovery of Vitamin A’s role in the visual system set the stage for developing a gene therapy approach aimed at restoring vision.
Discoveries About the Brain Help Us Live Better Lives
The more we know about the brain, the better we can treat the dysfunctions within it.
Neuroscience research has formed the basis for significant progress in treating a large number of disorders.