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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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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Use of Nouns Delays Speech

Researchers say using nouns may slow down our speech. The study reveals the use of nouns takes more cognitive planning.

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·May 16, 2018·3 min read

Gene that Helps Prevent Brain Disease Identified

Researchers report the ANKRD16 can prevent protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Better Diet May Prevent Brain Shrinkage in Older Adults

Older adults who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish and nuts have greater brain volume, a new study reveals. Researchers say diet can influence brain shrinkage and the development of neurodegenerative diseases as we age.

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·May 16, 2018·7 min read

EEG Brain Test Helps Patients Overcome Depression

Using EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain can help doctors predict a patient's response to antidepressants, a new study reveals.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Our Brains Are Obsessed with Being Social

Researchers report the temporoparietal junction and medial prefrontal cortex experience increased connectivity during rest following encoding new social information.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

How the Gut Influences Neurological Diseases

Researchers examine the role gut bacteria plays in the development of neurological disorders. Using mouse models of multiple sclerosis, researchers found compounds generated from the breakdown of tryptophan can cross the blood-brain barrier and activate anti-inflammatory pathways that limit neurodegeneration. Activation of these pathway have also been linked to Alzheimer's and brain cancers.

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·May 16, 2018·2 min read

Yanny or Laurel: The Blue Dress of 2018

Researchers explain why some of us hear Yanny and some hear Laurel when we listen to the popular internet meme.

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·May 16, 2018·3 min read

Intimacy in Later Life Does Not Slow Memory Loss

A new study reveals there is no link between sexual activity in older adults and slowing the progression of age related cognitive decline.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Find Clues to Treating Psychosis

A new study reveals fMRI imaging and behavioral measures could be biomarkers for predicting those at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers report people at risk of psychosis have problems in activating the striatum when they receive feedback based learning.

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·May 16, 2018·3 min read

A Hangover Pill? Tests Show Promise

Researchers report a new 'hangover drug' can decrease blood alcohol levels by 45% in just four hours. Mice given the drug woke from their alcohol induce sleep faster and with less hangover symptoms than those who did not receive the medication.

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·May 15, 2018·5 min read

Robot Teaches Itself How to Dress People

Researchers have developed a new robotic system than can help people to get dressed. The system relies on the force it feels to help guide a hospital gown onto a person's arm efficiently.