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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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·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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·June 24, 2016·6 min read

How The Federal Government Limits Valid Scientific Research on Cannabis Sativa

Researchers question why the federal government attempts to stifle much valid scientific research on the benefits of Cannabis sativa.

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·April 8, 2016·3 min read

Intracellular Recordings Using Nanotower Electrodes

Researchers have developed a new 3D microneedle nanoscale tipped electrode that exceeds the range of conventional nanotube based intracellular devices.

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·January 27, 2016·3 min read

Using Virtual Reality to Make Experiments More Realistic

Researchers are using virtual reality avatars to investigate how real people behave in interactions.

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·January 19, 2016·6 min read

Human and Animal Research Gap Bridged by Memory Test for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease research has been enhanced by researchers who have developed a comparable test of memory and learning for humans from a commonly used mouse experiment.