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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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 22, 2019·3 min read

3D technology might improve body appreciation

Images from 3D scanners can be used to help improve focus on body appreciation, which may help to improve mental health outcomes for young people.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 22, 2019·5 min read

Your brain activity can be used to measure how well you understand a concept

A new deep learning algorithm is able to detect how well a STEM student understands a concept based on their brain activity.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·June 21, 2019·6 min read

Spotting objects amid clutter

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that enables robots to identify objects hidden in 3D data. The new system may help with improving robotic vehicles and autonomous robots.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 21, 2019·5 min read

Supplements for brain health show no benefit

Supplements marketed to promote 'brain health' often overstate the products' benefits and do little-to-nothing to improve the aging brain. Researchers investigate the hidden dangers and false claims behind these products, which are highly profitable for manufacturers, but not so beneficial for consumers.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·June 21, 2019·4 min read

A new drug target for chemically induced Parkinson’s disease

Mitochondrial CYP2D6 may be a powerful target for the treatment of Parkinson's disease induced by MPTP.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 21, 2019·5 min read

Bats’ brains sync when they socialize

Robust correlations in brain activity were recorded in bats during social interaction. The findings reveal synchronized brain activity is not just specific to humans.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 21, 2019·3 min read

Foodie calls: Women who date for a free meal more likely to exhibit dark triad personality traits

Women who date for a free meal and without romantic interest in their dinner partners are more likely to exhibit 'dark triad' personality traits. Dark triad traits, including narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism, are associated with negative behaviors, such as exploitative behaviors and deception.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 21, 2019·4 min read

Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history

Researchers argue the term "high functioning autism" be abandoned by the scientific community as it is misleading and may create harmful expectations of abilities for children on the autism spectrum. "High functioning autism" is not a diagnostic term. The term is based on IQ assessments rather than functional assessments. While children with ASD may exhibit normal-to-higher IQ for their age, many experience skill based, social and behavioral difficulties that impact their daily lives.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 21, 2019·3 min read

Discovery of the cell fate switch from neurons to astrocytes in the developing brain

The FGF signaling pathway is an important extracellular regulator in the fate of neural stem cells switching from neurons to astrocytes in the cerebral cortex.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 21, 2019·4 min read

Neuroscience research questions current alcohol limit

Drinking small amounts of alcohol, like one pint of beer or a large glass of wine, significantly impairs our feeling of being in control of our actions. A new study reveals even one beer can lead to overconfidence in driving ability and make us act in inappropriate, potentially dangerous ways. The study begs the question, are current alcohol limits for driving truly safe?

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 20, 2019·5 min read

How to train your brain to have lucid dreams

A sleep researcher shares the secrets for training your brain to experience lucid dreams.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 20, 2019·5 min read

Fibromyalgia linked to variations in microbiome composition

Using a range of clinical techniques, including deep learning, researcher identify changes in the microbiome of people with fibromyalgia which were not associated with diet, medications or aging. Additionally, the severity of symptoms was directly correlated with an increased presence, or more pronounced absence, of certain bacterias.