Top 10 Neuroscience News Stories of 2018

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Last Updated: December 20, 2018

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2018 has been a massive year for neuroscience research. In this list we look at 10 of the most important stories in neuroscience from the last year, touching on spinal cord regeneration, brain organoids, mind-manipulating microbes and the discovery of an entirely new type of brain cell. Here's to another huge year in 2019!

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RJ Mackenzie

RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years, where he also worked on the site’s SEO and editorial AI strategies. He created the site’s podcast, Opinionated Science, in 2020. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.