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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.

Featured Genetics

·March 13, 2014·3 min read

Stumbling Fruit Flies Lead to Discovery of Gene Essential for Sensing Joint Position

Researchers uncover a vital mechanism which underlies the sensory feedback which helps guide balance and limb movement.

This shows the nervous system of a C.elgegan. It is a green loop.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 13, 2014·2 min read

Forgetting Is Actively Regulated

Researchers discover a molecular mechanism which actively regulates the process of forgetting.

This image shows an MRI of the default mode network in the brain.

Featured Psychology

·March 12, 2014·4 min read

Nicotine Withdrawal Weakens Brain Connections Tied to Self Control Over Cigarette Cravings

New research suggests the high relapse rate in smokers could be explained by diminished connectivity in key brain networks.

The image shows a person playing a piano wearing an eeg.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 12, 2014·2 min read

How the Brain Recognizes Familiar Music

People recognize and remember music better if they have performed it in the past rather than only heard it, new research claims.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 12, 2014·2 min read

Surface Characteristics Influence Cellular Growth on Semiconductor Material

Researchers find changing the surface characteristics and texture of semiconductor materials at the nanoscale level influences the way neurons grow on the material.

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Featured Psychology

·March 11, 2014·2 min read

Gesturing with Hands is a Powerful Tool for Children Learning Math

According to new research, children who use their hands to gesture during math lessons obtain better understanding of the concepts taught.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 10, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Increase and Decrease Pain Sensitivity Using Light

Using optogenetics, researchers report being able to control pain sensitivity in mice.

Featured Neurology

·March 10, 2014·4 min read

Study Identifies New Drug Target for Chronic Touch Evoked Pain

Researchers have identified a subset of neurons which mediate tactile allodynia, a touch evoked pain condition that is resistant to conventional pain medications.

This shows how the experiment was set up.

Featured Neuroscience Videos Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 8, 2014·5 min read

Ever So Slight Delay Improves Decision Making Accuracy

Researchers discover decision making accuracy can be improved by postponing the onset of a decision by a fraction of a second.

This image shows stained cannabinoid receptors in a mouse brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 6, 2014·2 min read

Discovery Sheds New Light on Marijuana’s Anxiety Relief Effects

Cannabinoid receptors have been identified in the central nucleus of the amygdala, a key emotional hub in the brain.

This is a neuron made up of binary code.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 6, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Use Computers to “See” Neurons to Better Understand Brain Function

A new study provides information about the motor circuits of the brain which could help develop new therapies for a range of neurological diseases.

This is a drawing of a brain with cog wheels inside it.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 6, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Create Detailed Picture of Membrane Protein Linked to Brain Disorders

Researchers gain a better understanding of the mGlu1 receptor which they believe to be a viable target for future medications to treat a number of brain disorders.