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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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·March 11, 2016·4 min read

Rapid Response for Inflammation Control in Bird Brains May Lead to Human Therapies

Understanding how songbirds respond so quickly to trauma and are able to control neuroinflammation may lead to human therapies to hasten stroke recovery, a new study suggests.

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·March 11, 2016·6 min read

How the Brain Makes Informed Decisions Based on Experience

In order to make informed choices, rats replay past experiences, a new study reports.

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·March 11, 2016·2 min read

How the Brain Routes Visual Signals

A new study provides clues as to how cells in the visual cortex directs sensory information to different targets throughout the brain.

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·March 10, 2016·5 min read

Adult Born Granule Cells Critical For Memory Formation

Adult born granule cells appear to play a key role in memory encoding, a new study reports.

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·March 10, 2016·4 min read

Brown Fat Keeps Blood Sugar in Check

Researchers report brown fat may also help to keep blood sugar in check in healthy adults.

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·March 10, 2016·3 min read

Thinking About Moving? Grid Cells’ Role in Human Imagination Revealed

A new study suggests grid cells are involved in a broader range of cognitive processes than previously thought.

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·March 10, 2016·3 min read

Repetitive Body Movements May Form Long Lasting Motor Memories

Researchers report repetitive movements in slow learning stages can alter the primary motor cortex and help people retain new motor skills.

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·March 10, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Discover Possible Key Trigger For Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, researchers have discovered a mechanism that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 10, 2016·4 min read

How Restricting Calorie Intake May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s

Researchers report decreasing caloric intake boosts Ghrlein production, which appears to protects against the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease from developing.