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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 Psychology

·December 23, 2014·2 min read

Could Playing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Other Music Improve Kids’ Brains?

Learning an instrument can also train children to control their emotions and diminish their anxiety, a new study reports.

The image shows a collection of 4 fMRI images showing the neural activity in a person using echolocation.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 23, 2014·2 min read

Echolocation Acts as Substitute Sense for Blind People

Researchers report human echolocation works in tandem with other senses to help deliver vital information for those with visual impairments.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 23, 2014·2 min read

Smartphone Thumb Skills Are Altering Our Brains

A new study reports smartphone usage influences cortical activity.

The image is a drawing of a sunset and an island. Sitting on the island is a girl under a tree. The top of the tree is a brain.

Featured Genetics

·December 23, 2014·2 min read

Researcher Discovers a Way to Control Internal Clocks

Researchers discover REV-ERB plays a key role in circadian rhythm regulation.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 22, 2014·2 min read

Light Emitting E-Readers before Bedtime Can Adversely Impact Sleep

Researchers report reading an e-book before bed will keep you awake longer than reading a book.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·December 22, 2014·3 min read

New Cell Marking Technique to Help Understand How Our Brain Works

A new technique has been developed which allows researchers to mark individual neurons, a new study reports.

The image shows the neurons in the mouse cortex which were activated by light.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 22, 2014·3 min read

Using Light to Understand the Brain

Using flashes of light, researchers 'read' and 'write' neural signals, a new study reports.

The image shows two subtypes of serotonin neurons in a mouse brain. The neurons are stained in a festive red and green.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·December 19, 2014·4 min read

Serotonin Neuron Subtypes

New research into serotonin neuron subtypes could help in better understanding of SIDS and depression treatments.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 19, 2014·7 min read

Lost Memories Might Be Able to Be Restored, Researchers Report

A new study reports long term memories might not be stored in synapses, as was previously thought.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 19, 2014·4 min read

A Standard for Neuroscience Data

A new computational framework for standardizing neuroscience data on a global level has been developed by researchers.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 18, 2014·3 min read

Study Helps Explain Why Some People Are Better Navigators

Researchers have identified an area of the brain which helps us to navigate our surroundings.

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Featured Neuroscience Videos Psychology

·December 18, 2014·4 min read

Crows Are Smarter than You Think

Crows have the cognitive skills to solve more complex problems than previously believed, a new study reports.

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