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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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·August 27, 2018·5 min read

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

A new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.

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·August 27, 2018·5 min read

Heart-Brain Connection Could Be Predictive Biomarker for Epilepsy

A new study report heartbeat irregularities connected with abnormalities in brain activity may be a biomarker for epilepsy in those who have suffered brain injury or infection.

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·August 27, 2018·4 min read

Unearthing Secret Tunnels Between the Skull and Brain

A new study sheds light on how immune cells may rush through channels to quickly get to injured brain tissue. Researchers say bone marrow in the skull is more likely to help supply neutrophils to the brain following a stroke.

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·August 27, 2018·4 min read

People Who Don’t Read the News Are Better at Predicting Which Articles Will Go Viral

High levels of activity in the ventromedial prefronal cortex activity reflect how much people want to read a specific news article, researchers say. Additionally, those who infrequently read the news were better able to predict which news stories would go viral.

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·August 27, 2018·3 min read

Possible New Ways to Regenerate Myelin

Researchers successfully used a synthetic compound to stimulate a receptor pathway to promote remyelination in the brain. The technique may have significant beneficial implications for treating multiple sclerosis, researchers say.

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·August 27, 2018·6 min read

New Kind of Human Brain Cell Identified

Researchers have identified a new type of human neuron which they have dubbed the 'rosehip neuron'. The newly discovered cells are inhibitory neurons which may only be found in human and primate brains.

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·August 27, 2018·4 min read

Happy Older People Live Longer

Researchers report happiness may be key to longevity. A new study reveals increased happiness in old age is directly proportional with a reduction in mortality.

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·August 27, 2018·3 min read

Diet Has Bigger Impact on Emotional Well Being in Women than Men

According to researchers, women may need a diet that includes a larger spectrum of nutrients which help support mood, compared to men.

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·August 26, 2018·5 min read

Painting a Nuanced Picture of Brain System Regulation Moods and Movements

A new study reports the serotonin system is made up of multiple parallel pathways that affect the brain in different, and sometimes opposing, ways.

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·August 26, 2018·3 min read

A Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers use focused ultrasound to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients.

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·August 26, 2018·6 min read

How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Researchers report just one night of sleep loss can have a tissue specific impact on metabolism and the regulation of gene expression. The study could explain why those who suffer chronic sleep loss or work shifts are at greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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·August 26, 2018·5 min read

Lifestyle Factors Linked to Brain Health of Young Adults

A new study reports lifestyle choices, such as smoking or drinking alcohol during early adulthood, can increase the risk of developing dementia or having a stroke later in life.