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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 6, 2017·2 min read

What Makes a Movement Feel Strenuous?

Researchers say understanding how we estimate moment effort is necessary to understand how we make decisions.

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·June 6, 2017·3 min read

Are Friends Better For Us Than Family?

As we age, the value of friendships grows stronger and may be more important to us than family relationships, a new study reports.

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·June 5, 2017·3 min read

Breastfeeding May Protect Against Chronic Pain Following a C-Section

Researchers report mothers who breastfed their babies for at least 2 months following a c-section were three times less likely to experience chronic pain than those who breastfed for shorter periods of time, or formula fed their babies.

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·June 5, 2017·3 min read

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Patient Lifespans

Researchers report artificial intelligence systems are able to predict a person's life span by reviewing CT images of their organs.

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·June 5, 2017·3 min read

Facial Expressions Can Cause Us Problems in Telling Unfamiliar Faces Apart

Facial expression can cause problems when trying to tell unfamiliar faces apart, a new study reports.

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·June 5, 2017·4 min read

Brain Development and Aging

According to researchers, brain signals in specific brain areas change during a lifespan in ways that could be vital for maintaining flexibility.

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·June 5, 2017·4 min read

Forensic Technique Uses Forehead X-Rays to Assess Age of Juvenile Remains

New forensic technique could help to estimate the age of living children and young adults for whom no records are available.

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·June 5, 2017·2 min read

Addressing Misconceptions About Electroconvulsive Therapy

Summary: Despite popular belief, many patients who receive ECT view the therapy in a positive light, researchers report. Source: Wiley....

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·June 5, 2017·6 min read

Cannabis Compound Could Unlock New Cognitive Treatment for Schizophrenia

According to researchers, Cannabidiol, an active compound in cannabis plants, could help to alleviate cognitive impairment in people with schizophrenia.

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·June 4, 2017·5 min read

Low Dose THC Can Relieve Stress But More Does Just the Opposite

A new study reports low doses of THC can help to lower social anxiety and stress, while higher levels can increase anxious feelings.

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·June 2, 2017·4 min read

Social Laughter Releases Endorphins in the Brain

Researchers uncover how laughter releases endorphins in the brain.

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·June 2, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Rewire Brain of One Species to Have Connectivity of Another

Researchers have rewired the neural circuits of one species and given its connections to a new species. The study answers a number of questions about evolution of neural circuits and behavior.