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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.

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·June 8, 2017·5 min read

Simple Tasks Don’t Test Brain’s True Complexity

The brain's ability to use approximate probabilistic inference can not be studied by simple tasks that are not well suited to expose the inferential computations that make the brain special, researchers say.

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·May 4, 2017·3 min read

Study on Microplastic Particles to Be Retracted

A study into the consumption of microplastics by larval fish has been retracted from the journal Science following reports of misconduct in the research.

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·April 24, 2017·4 min read

Scientific Discovery Game Significantly Speeds Up Neuroscience Research Process

A new video game is helping to speed up neuroscience research by allowing players to reconstruct the architecture of neurons.

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·April 20, 2017·5 min read

Study Shows Rapid Growth in Neuroscience Research

A new study evaluates the growth in neuroscience research between 2006 and 2015.

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·February 5, 2017·5 min read

With Mini-Vessels, Mini-Brains Expand Research Potential

Mini-brains that are able to grow blood vessels are paramount for future investigation of neurological disorders, researchers report.

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·January 13, 2017·3 min read

Swimming For Science: 3D Simulations of Zebrafish Behavior May Replace Animals in Some Research

A new 3D platform the simulates zebrafish behavior opens new avenues for research without the use of animals.

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·November 22, 2016·4 min read

Global Brain Initiatives Generate Wealth of Neuroscience Data

A team of neuroscientists have collaborated to develop a plan for managing, analyzing and sharing neuroscience data.

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·September 20, 2016·2 min read

International Brain Initiative Launch and VIP Dialog: Towards an International Brain Station

The United States, in collaboration with other nations and the UN Conference on Trade and Development, has announced the launch of an International Brain Initiative.

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·August 26, 2016·5 min read

Next Steps in Understanding Brain Function

A new paper reports on how understanding brain function has become more than a brain science.

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·August 22, 2016·5 min read

World’s Most In Depth Study to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Researchers announce a new study that aims to identify new biomarkers that can be detected during the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 14, 2016·3 min read

Why Scientists are Calling for Experiments on Ecstasy

Researchers call for a rigorous scientific exploration of MDMA's effects to identify precisely how the drug works, the data from which could be used to develop therapeutic compounds.

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·July 11, 2016·12 min read

Brexit Could Threaten Neurodegenerative Disease Research in Europe

A new paper considers how Britain's decision to 'Brexit' the European Union could impact funding for neuroscience research, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases.

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