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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 2, 2017·5 min read

It’s Not Just What You Eat, It’s What’s Eating You

Autophagy allows sensory neurons and nutrient levels to work together to influence lifespan, a new study reveals.

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·August 2, 2017·5 min read

‘Sherlock’ and the Case of Narrative Perception

Researchers use the TV show 'Sherlock' to investigate how the brain segments experiences during perception and long-term memory formation.

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·August 2, 2017·2 min read

How Infant Directed Speech Shapes Your Child’s Development

Babytalk not only provides a baby with comfort and encouragement, it can also help facilitate early language development, a new study reports.

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·August 2, 2017·3 min read

New AI Tool Increases Adaptability and Autonomy of Skyrim NPCs

Researchers have developed a new gaming artificial intelligence tool that uses social behavior models to allow nonplayer characters (NPCs) to be more reactive and adaptable to player behavior.

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·August 2, 2017·5 min read

Use It or Lose It

LMU researchers report neural activity in the auditory system has a direct effect on myelination. Higher levels of neural activity resulted in the formation of thicker myelin sheaths and enhanced speed of signal transmission.

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·August 2, 2017·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Protein May Be Implicated in Children’s Cognitive Abilities

According to a new Journal of Alzheimer's Disease study, common genetic variants in amyloid precursor protein are associated with fluid intelligence in children.

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·August 2, 2017·4 min read

Neural Networks Model Audience Reactions to Movies

A new artificial neural network can assess a viewer's reaction to movies based on patterns of facial expressions. With enough information, researchers say the ANN will be able to assess how an audience is reacting to a movie and predict an individual's response based on a few minutes of observation.

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·August 1, 2017·4 min read

Three Visual Illusions That Reveal the Hidden Workings of the Brain

When it comes to optical illusions, the brain must make educated guesses based on the ambiguous information entering the visual system, researchers say.

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·August 1, 2017·4 min read

Resistance Training May Slow Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Researchers report resistance training may slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis by protecting the nervous system against the disease.

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·August 1, 2017·4 min read

Dietary Restriction Can Improve Learning in Worms

A PLOS Biology study reports a dietary restriction increases a worm's ability to form associations.

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·August 1, 2017·5 min read

Magic Helps Unlock How the Brain Works

Researchers have developed a new version of the classic Mirror Box Illusion to help better understand how the brain processes multiple sensory inputs to perceive our bodies and environment.

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·August 1, 2017·4 min read

Brain Switch Tells Body to Burn Fat After a Meal

Researchers report the brain's ability to sense insulin and coordinate feeding with energy expenditure is controlled by a mechanism that is turned on after fasting to inhibit insulin response and conserve energy. After feeding, the mechanism is turned off to facilitate insulin response and expend energy. However, in obese people, researchers believe the switch may stay on all the time.