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  • present tense form of brain (3rd person singular).

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Human brains function on a pretty strict use-it-or-lose-it policy: When they’re not engaged, they start to atrophy.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Using two-photon microscopy, the researchers monitored activity inside the animals' brains as they reacted to this surprising outcome.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

As “Contapposto” arrives at its beautiful, life-affirming conclusion, we are left pondering the significance of artistic endeavor in a world that commodifies everything, including our bodies and brains.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The study's lead researcher, Peter Theobald, said it was the first project of its kind focused on women, with some evidence suggesting female brains could be more vulnerable to injury.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“She’ll listen to you. She says you have the brains of the family—you and William. Of course...”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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