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 # About
 
-The VBL develops tools for [experimenting](../pinpoint/installation_and_use.md), [exploring](../urchin/installation_and_use.md), and simulating nervous systems.
+The VBL develops tools for [experimenting](../pinpoint/installation_and_use.md) with, [exploring](../urchin/installation_and_use.md), and simulating brains.
 
 We are located within the [Steinmetz Lab](http://steinmetzlab.net) at the University of Washington and many of our projects are collaborations with the [International Brain Laboratory](https://www.internationalbrainlab.com).
 
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 Virtual Brain Lab
 ==================
 
-The VBL develops tools for experimenting with, exploring, and simulating nervous systems.
+The VBL develops tools for experimenting with, exploring, and simulating brains.
 
 We are located within the `Steinmetz Lab <http://steinmetzlab.net>`_ at the University of Washington and many of our projects are collaborations with the `International Brain Laboratory <https://www.internationalbrainlab.com>`_.