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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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·June 19, 2019·5 min read

From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence

A convolutional neural network, designed by researchers at MIT, uses MRI datasets to find anatomical structures of the brain. The system could help in diagnosing and treating a range of brain conditions.

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·June 19, 2019·5 min read

Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively

Tracking eye movement and pupil dilation in those with level 3 Autism helped assess true language abilities.

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·June 19, 2019·4 min read

Your nose knows when it comes to stronger memories

Exposure to unpleasant smells is associated with better memory recall 24 hours later.

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·June 19, 2019·3 min read

Serotonin linked to somatic awareness, a condition long thought to be imaginary

Somatic awareness, a condition previously believed to be of psychological origin, is connected to a common genetic variant. The mutation leads to the malfunctioning of an enzyme critical for serotonin production.

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·June 19, 2019·4 min read

Overcoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug target

Levels of a key molecule are elevated in the amygdala of both humans and mouse models of PTSD. The microRNA, mir-135b-5p, may be a novel biomarker for treating the disorder.

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·June 19, 2019·5 min read

People with family history of Alzheimer’s disease may show memory changes four decades before typical age of onset

People with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease may exhibit changes in memory up-to four decades before the typical age of dementia onset.

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·June 19, 2019·5 min read

Memories form ‘barrier’ to letting go of objects for people who hoard

Study reveals significant differences in how people with and without hoarding disorder discard objects, and the role their memories play in decisions to retain items.

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·June 18, 2019·3 min read

Gut microbes associated with temperament traits in children

Study finds a correlation with early infant gut microbiota composition and temperament traits in toddlers. Positive emotionality was associated with higher Streptococcus and Bifidobacterium levels, while negative and fear reactivity was associated with reduced bacterial diversity.

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·June 18, 2019·4 min read

Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution

Recently an article was published that stated exercise should be the new primary prescription for mental health disorders, however, as of right now there are a number of reasons why this should not be the case. While exercise has shown proven benefits in individuals with various disorders, only depression has adequate evidence to suggest exercise can potentially replace psychotherapy or medication. Until more thorough research is conducted on a multitude of disorders, exercise needs to be promoted along with traditional therapies or done on a case by case basis if it is to be the sole treatment.

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·June 18, 2019·3 min read

New nerve pathway that connects the foot and face on same side of body map discovered

Newly identified nerve pathway, which runs down the same side of the body, may bypass a damaged spinal cord. The findings could shed light on some neurological disorders such as referred itch or jogger's migraine.

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·June 18, 2019·3 min read

How common gut bacteria trigger a lethal autoimmune disease

A common gut bacterium can trigger antiphospholipid syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects young women, in those with a genetic predisposition.

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·June 18, 2019·4 min read

Fear of new foods may increase the risk of lifestyle diseases

Food neophobia, the extreme hesitation to try new foods, is associated with increased risk of developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.