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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.

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·July 31, 2019·4 min read

‘Love hormone’ has stomach-turning effect in starfish

Oxytocin, a hormone commonly associated with love and bonding in humans, causes starfish to turn their stomachs inside-out to feed. The findings provide vital new evidence for the evolutionary role of oxytocin and vasopressin neuropeptides as regulators of feeding in animals.

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·July 31, 2019·2 min read

Expectant mothers can mitigate the impact of marijuana on baby’s brain development

Maternal cannabis negatively impacts fetal brain development at an early stage of pregnancy than was previously believed. However, increasing choline consumption, either through diet or supplementation, could help protect the developing brain from potential harm.

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·July 31, 2019·5 min read

One in Ten older adults currently binge drinks

As many as one in ten older adults frequently binge drink, a new study reports. The risk of binge drinking in older adults is higher for males and for those who smoke or use cannabis.

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·July 31, 2019·4 min read

Vaccinations not a risk factor for multiple sclerosis

A study of over 200,000 people found no evidence that vaccinations increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, or the onset of an initial MS episode.

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·July 31, 2019·6 min read

Novel discovery of links between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer’s disease

A link between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease has been discovered. The findings add to the understanding of the role metabolic dysfunction plays in the neurodegenerative disease.

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·July 31, 2019·4 min read

Children born to older parents tend to have fewer behavior problems

Children born to older parents have fewer externalizing behavioral problems than those born to younger parents.

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·July 31, 2019·3 min read

What the brains of people with excellent general knowledge look like

An individual's level of general knowledge is associated with structural brain network connectivity. Fluid intelligence is best predicted by cortex volume in males, and by functional network connectivity in females.

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·July 31, 2019·4 min read

Ketamine isn’t an opioid and treats depression in a unique way

A new study clarifies the mechanism behind how ketamine works as an antidepressant. Researchers say there is evidence to suggest ketamine binds to NMDA receptors, instead of opioid receptors. Reducing the belief that ketamine is an opioid may make patients with depression more open to using the treatment.

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·July 31, 2019·3 min read

Neurocognitive basis for free will set out for the first time

A new theory bridges the gap between philosophical arguments for free will and neurocognitive reality.

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·July 30, 2019·3 min read

How can you reliably spot a fake smile? Ask a computer

New computer software can accurately detect whether a smile is real or faked. Genuine smiles generate 10% more movement around eye muscles.

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·July 30, 2019·2 min read

Do babies like yawning? Evidence from brain activity

The neural basis for a preference of yawning is apparent in babies as young as 5 months.

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·July 30, 2019·3 min read

A paradoxical proinflammatory effect of endocannabinoids in the brain discovered

While endocannabinoids have been reported to play a role in anti-inflammation in some areas of the brain, a new study reveals they may cause inflammation in the cerebellum.