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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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Featured Neuroscience

·February 27, 2013·3 min read

Discovery About Animal Memory Opens Doors to Research on Memory Impairment Diseases

A new study offers evidence of source memory in nonhuman animals.

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Featured Genetics

·February 26, 2013·5 min read

Researchers Find Controlling Element of Huntington’s Disease

Researchers discover a three molecule complex could be a target for treating Huntington's Disease, a genetic and currently incurable brain disease which causes movement disorders and dementia.

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Featured Psychology

·February 26, 2013·3 min read

Police and Firefighters in Early Career at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Following Traumatic Events

Researchers have discovered new protective service workers, such as police officers and fire fighters, who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events are at greater risk of developing mental health disorders.

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Featured Genetics

·February 26, 2013·2 min read

Sweet News for Stem Cell’s ‘Holy Grail’

Using a sugar-coated scaffold, researchers move closer to unlocking the therapeutic use of stem cells to treat a wide range of diseases from Alzheimer's to diabetes.

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Featured Psychology

·February 26, 2013·4 min read

Persistent Negative Attitude Can Undo Effectiveness of Exposure Therapy for Phobias

In order to recover from phobias, researchers suggest people must alter memory driven negative attitudes about their feared object.

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·February 26, 2013·3 min read

Blueprint For an Artificial Brain

Researchers are using memristors, electronic microcomponents which imitate natural nerves, as key components to create a blueprint for an artificial brain.

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Brain Cancer Featured

·February 26, 2013·3 min read

Novel Combination Therapy Shuts Down Escape Route, Killing Glioblastoma Tumor Cells

A new study discovers molecular pathways that could lead to new targeted therapies which may potentially treat Glioblastoma, the most common and lethal form of brain cancer in adults.

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Featured Genetics

·February 25, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Find Genes Linked to Human Neurological Disorders in Sea Lamprey Genome

Scientists have identified several genes linked to human neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injury, in the sea lamprey. The lamprey has large, identified neurons in its brain and spinal cord, making it an excellent model to study regeneration at the single cell-level.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 25, 2013·3 min read

BPA May Affect the Developing Brain by Disrupting Gene Regulation

New research suggests environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly found in plastics and resins, could suppress a gene critical to nerve cell function and the development of the central nervous system. Exposure to BPA could predispose humans to a number of neurodevelopmental and other health disorders.

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Autism Featured

·February 25, 2013·2 min read

Ultrasound Reveals Autism Risk at Birth

Low birth weight babies with ventricular enlargement are at greater risk for developing autism, a new study suggests.

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Autism Featured

·February 25, 2013·2 min read

Higher Levels of Several Toxic Metals Found in Children With Autism

In a recent study, researchers report children with autism had higher levels of several toxic metals in their blood and urine compared to typical children.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 22, 2013·2 min read

Has Evolution Given Humans Unique Brain Structures?

Comparing fMRI scans of human brains and those of rhesus monkeys, researchers believe they have new evidence which proves humans have unique cortical brain networks.