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What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. Neuroscience research often involves research from fields such as brain science, chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, artificial intelligence, robotics, neurology, medicine, philosophy, physics, and psychology.

Scientists should have sex and gender on the brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2019

Incorporating sex (the biological attributes distinguishing males, females, or intersex individuals) and gender (psychological, social, and cultural factors which affect how a human identifies in society) could help improve scientific research, reduce bias and create new opportunities for innovation.... Read More...

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To cure brain diseases, neuroscientists must collaborate: That’s why I’m giving my data away

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2019

Open sharing of scientific data and standard methods will allow researchers to collaborate on projects and accelerate understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Gene activity database could spare thousands of mice

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2019

A new, comprehensive database of gene activity in mice, which incorporates ten disease models, could significantly reduce the need for animal testing.... Read More...

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New report examines reproducibility and replicability in science

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2019

A new report examines reproducibility and replicability in science. The report recommends ways in which researchers can improve transparency.... Read More...

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Is it the end of ‘statistical significance’? The battle to make science more uncertain

Neuroscience NewsApril 6, 2019

A new paper considers whether scientific research is really 'moving to a world beyond p<0.05, and if we are ready to alter the standing concept of 'statistical significance'.... Read More...

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Larger Sample Size Needed to Increase Reproducibility in Neuroscience Studies

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2018

Researchers say typical neuroimaging studies generally utilize small sample sizes, making them a challenge for other neuroscientists to replicate.... Read More...

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Flawed Research Methods Exaggerate Prevalence of Depression

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2018

Researchers report the common practice of using patients self report screenings, rather than diagnostic interviews, may be misrepresentational of the actual prevalence of depression.... Read More...

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New Behavioral Science Approach Combines Experiments and Models

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2018

Researchers propose a new approach to conducting behavioral science research that uses experimental studies and computer models.... Read More...

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Physicists Negate Century-Old Assumption Regarding Neurons and Brain Activity

Neuroscience NewsDecember 21, 2017

Physicists report their findings about neurons and brain activity goes against conventional belief and could call into question thousands of scientific studies. They also believe their findings could impact new research into the origins of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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