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"Extrasynaptic", aka Dr. Daniel M., is a research scientist who received his Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience from Stony Brook University in 2003. He uses techniques in single cell recording and quantitative neuroanatomy to study brain changes related to learning and neurodegenerative disorders. He is currently investigating the ability of hormones and growth factors to protect at-risk populations of neurons in epilepsy and related neurological disorders. You'll find him answering questions on the brain and other medical/health issues.

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