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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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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·August 11, 2015·4 min read

Human Emotion Could be Predicted by Brain Signatures

Researchers have discovered a way to predict human emotions based on neural activity.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·August 11, 2015·4 min read

Autism and Schizophrenia Linked to Special Class of Inhibitory Neurons

A new study reports the loss of mGluR5 receptors in the brain could be responsible for the development of autism and schizophrenia.

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·August 11, 2015·4 min read

The Brain is Not as Compact as Previously Thought

A new study reports researchers have developed an innovative method to examine brain structure and have discovered that the brain is not as compact as previously thought.

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·August 10, 2015·6 min read

Protective Receptor Plays Key Role in Supporting the Retina

A new study reports that a receptor targeted for treating neurodegenerative diseases also appears to play an important role in supporting the retina.

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·August 10, 2015·3 min read

A Mathematical Model for Memory

Researchers have developed a computer model which has allowed them to identify gene sets responsible for specific memory processes.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·August 10, 2015·2 min read

Microneedle Technology for Brain Research

Researchers have developed a new method to enhance the stiffness of microneedles for use in neuroscience research.

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·August 8, 2015·6 min read

How Chronic Inflammation Can Lead to Cancer

Researchers have uncovered a precise mechanism by which chronic inflammation can lead to cancer. The findings could lead to improved treatments to prevent future tumor growth.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 7, 2015·3 min read

Sex Hormone Levels Consistent With Birth Gender in Transgender Teens

A new study reports transgender teens express typical hormone levels consistent with their gender of birth.

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·August 7, 2015·3 min read

Brain Friendly Interface Could Change the Way People with Spinal Cord Injuries Lead Their Lives

Researchers have developed a brain friendly extracellular matrix environment that could help change the way people with spinal cord injury and prosthetics lead their lives.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 7, 2015·3 min read

Stubbing Out Smoking: Nicotine Blocking Enzyme Takes Reward Out of Smoking

Researchers discover an enzyme that seeks and destroys nicotine before it hits the brain. The discovery could lead to new therapies to help people quit smoking.