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What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of nervous systems. Neuroscience often involves research from numerous science genres including brain science, psychology, neurology, computer science, artificial intelligence, big data, statistics, engineering, medicine, physics, mathematics, linguistics, electrophysiology, biology, anatomy and neurobiology.

Eye Test Could Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear

Neuroscience NewsAugust 18, 2017

Researchers report the retina may provide clues as to those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. A new study reports amyloid plaques have been discovered in peripheral areas of the retina in Alzheimer's patients. The amount of retinal plaques correlated with the amount of amyoid plaques in specific brain areas.... Read More...

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Communicating in a Foreign Language Takes Emotion Out of Decision-Making

Neuroscience NewsAugust 18, 2017

Making a moral decision phrased in a non-native language makes people more utilitarian, researchers report. When faced with a moral dilemma phrased in a foreign language, people were more inclined to act toward a common good and express an emotional distance.... Read More...

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Smart Computers

Neuroscience NewsAugust 18, 2017

Researchers report a convolutional neural network has been used to decode brain signals from EEG data. Scientists believe deep learning systems could be important tools for neuroscience analysis and could help revolutionize brain research. ... Read More...

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Specialized Neurons That Respond to Pain of Pulling Single Hair Discovered

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2017

NIH researchers have identified a specific type of sensory neurons which become activated as a result of pulling a single hair.... Read More...

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How Neurons Talk to Each Other

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2017

A new study challenges conventional thinking about how neurons that release dopamine communicate. The findings could have vital implications for dopamine related diseases such as Parkinson's.... Read More...

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What Does Music Mean? Sign Language May Offer an Answer

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2017

Researchers examine sign language iconicity to gain insight into how we are able to detect meaning from music.... Read More...

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Recently Discovered Protein Controls Appetite and Body Fat Composition

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2017

NPGL, a recently discovered protein, influences fat storage in the human body, even when on a calorie restricted diet. Researchers believe this mechanism had evolutionary benefits and the protein could be a potential target to treat obesity.... Read More...

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Computer Approaches Human Skill for First Time in Mapping Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2017

Washington State University researchers have developed a computer algorithm that can accurately map brain networks from electronic microscopy images. ... Read More...

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Mind Flex: Neurons Involved in Memory and Learning Less Stable and More Flexible Than Thought

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2017

Harvard researchers reveal neurons associated with memory formation may be far more flexible than previously believed. They report their findings point to plasticity in neural networks that help with the integration of new information.... Read More...

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How We Recall the Past

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2017

Researchers have identified a neural circuit that is critical for memory retrieval. ... Read More...

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Scientists Use Magnetic Fields to Remotely Stimulate Brain and Control Body Movements

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2017

Researchers have developed a new, minimally invasive brain stimulation technique that can induce a range of bodily movements. The technique, magneto-thermal stimulation, can be used to target highly specific brain regions and could help researchers to advance brain mapping studies.... Read More...

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Astrocytes Given Star Treatment

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2017

A new study tracks the development of astrocytes derived from human cortical spheroids. Researchers report hCSs grown astrocytes develop at the same rate as those in the human brain.... Read More...

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Eye Test Could Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear

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Smart Computers

Specialized Neurons That Respond to Pain of Pulling Single Hair Discovered

How Neurons Talk to Each Other

Neurology

Eye Test Could Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear

Specialized Neurons That Respond to Pain of Pulling Single Hair Discovered

Scientists Use Magnetic Fields to Remotely Stimulate Brain and Control Body Movements

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A Computer That Reads Body Language

Dragonfly Brains Predict the Path of Their Prey

Psychology

Communicating in a Foreign Language Takes Emotion Out of Decision-Making

What Does Music Mean? Sign Language May Offer an Answer

Neuroscience

Eye Test Could Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear

Communicating in a Foreign Language Takes Emotion Out of Decision-Making

Smart Computers

Specialized Neurons That Respond to Pain of Pulling Single Hair Discovered

How Neurons Talk to Each Other

What Does Music Mean? Sign Language May Offer an Answer

Recently Discovered Protein Controls Appetite and Body Fat Composition

Computer Approaches Human Skill for First Time in Mapping Brain

Mind Flex: Neurons Involved in Memory and Learning Less Stable and More Flexible Than Thought

How We Recall the Past

Scientists Use Magnetic Fields to Remotely Stimulate Brain and Control Body Movements

Astrocytes Given Star Treatment

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