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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 2, 2015·3 min read

Scientists Crack a Piece of the Neural Code for Learning and Memory

New research provides evidence of how changes in the activity of individual neurons can encode learning and memory.

This image shows axonal fibers from basal forebrain parvalbumin GABA neurons.

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·March 2, 2015·4 min read

Basal Forebrain Neurons Fine Tune Consciousness by Synchronizing Rhythms

A new study provides deeper understanding of the mechanisms the brain uses to sync up for conscious thought.

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·February 27, 2015·5 min read

Neurons Controlling Appetite Made from Skin Cells

According to a new study, researchers have successfully converted adult skin cells into hypothalamic-like neurons.

This is a drawing by Camillo Golgi of a hippocampus stained using the silver nitrate method.

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·February 27, 2015·2 min read

Study Challenges Theory on Unconscious Memory System in the Brain

New research using EEG technology explores the role the hippocampus plays in unconscious memory.

This illustration shows half on a brain with dots to represent a network in place of the other half.

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·February 26, 2015·5 min read

Left or Right? The Brain Knows Before You Move

A new study reports researchers have identified a neural circuit which connects motor planning to movement.

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·February 26, 2015·4 min read

Study Identifies Neurons That Help Predict What Another Individual Will Do

A new study reports researchers have identified two groups of neurons which appear to play key roles in social interaction.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 26, 2015·2 min read

Researchers Develop Method for Mapping Neuron Clusters

Researchers have developed a new method for identifying clusters of neurons.

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·February 26, 2015·3 min read

Bumblebees Make False Memories Too

A new study explores false memory in bumble bees.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 26, 2015·4 min read

Intermediary Neuron Acts as Synaptic Cloaking Device

A new study reports somatostatin neurons regulate synaptic activity in the neocortex.

This image shows images of the anterior cingulate cortex taken from the study.

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·February 26, 2015·3 min read

Optogenetic Stimulation of the Brain to Control Pain

Researchers use optogenetics to stimulate the anterior cingulate cortex and lessen pain in mice.

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·February 25, 2015·3 min read

Study Shows How the Brain Can Trigger a Deep Sleep

According to a new study, deeper sleep can be triggered by chemically 'switching on' neurons in the preoptic hypothalamus.

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·February 25, 2015·3 min read

Scientists Uncover New Role for Neurotransmitter That Helps Fight Infection

Researchers report a particular type of neurotransmitter has an important role in adaptive immune responses.

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