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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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·April 22, 2015·5 min read

How the Blood-Brain Barrier is Maintained

Researchers identify a key protein which helps maintain the blood-brain barrier.

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·April 20, 2015·3 min read

Getting to Grips With Grasping Ability

New research suggests Australopithecus afarensis could have had precision grip capabilities comparable to modern humans.

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·April 20, 2015·4 min read

Different Areas of Cingulate Cortex Encode Defensive and Offensive Strategies

Researchers identify areas of the brain which help us to plan whether to attack or defend our position.

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·April 20, 2015·3 min read

Circadian Clock Measures Time of Day by Color of Light

According to a new study, the color of light has significant impact on our circadian clock.

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·April 17, 2015·3 min read

New Information Absorbed Best After A Good Night’s Sleep

Researchers report long term learning occurs after students have slept on new material.

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·April 17, 2015·5 min read

New Study Shed Light on Adaptability of Nerve Cells

A new study reports neurons in the eye alter on a molecular level when they are exposed to light for prolonged periods of time.

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·April 17, 2015·4 min read

Link Between Family Income, Academic Achievement and Cortical Thickness Discovered

A new study reports researchers have identified a link between academic achievement, parental income and cortical thickness in children.

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·April 16, 2015·5 min read

Sensory Neuron Subtyes Control Different Respiratory Functions

Researchers deconstruct the vagus nerve.

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·April 16, 2015·5 min read

Grid Cells Help Mice Mentally Map Their Location in the Dark

Researchers discover grid cells can help mice to effectively map their location in the dark.

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·April 16, 2015·4 min read

Some People May Be Genetically Susceptible to Noise Induced Hearing Loss

A new study reports some people may be more genetically susceptible to noise induced hearing loss than others.

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·April 16, 2015·3 min read

New Research Shows How Botox Enters the Central Nervous System

Researchers discover how a neurotoxin commonly used for cosmetic procedures can travel into the CNS.

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·April 15, 2015·5 min read

Complex Cognition Shaped the Stone Age Hand Axe

According to a new study, higher executive function was required to create a Lower Paleolithic hand axe.

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