Latest

Neuroscience

Neuroscience research articles are listed here. Every science article tagged with neuroscience is shown.

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.

The image shows the neural connections in different states.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 15, 2014·3 min read

Neuronal Circuits Filter out Distractions in the Brain

A new study identifies a neural pathway which controls attention.

The image shows neurons from the primary visual cortex of an awake mouse.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·December 12, 2014·4 min read

Neuroscientists Reveal Fundamental Discovery About Cortical Neurons

A new paper hypothesizes that a particular type of interneuron may influence responses in a context dependent manner.

The image is a diagram from Gray's Anatomy which shows a cut away in the brain revealing the insular cortex.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 11, 2014·3 min read

Obese Children’s Brains More Responsive to Sugar

A new neuroimaging study reports of neural differences in obese children when they taste sugar.

The is a brain image with the location of the amygdala highlighted.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 10, 2014·2 min read

Study Pinpoints Part of Brain That Triggers Addiction

Optogenetics study shows activating the amygdala can create an addiction and an intense desire for sugary foods.

The image is a photo of a dragonfly.

Featured Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos

·December 10, 2014·5 min read

Dragonflies on the Hunt Display Complex Choreography

Using motion capture techniques to track dragonflies as they hunt their prey, researchers found the insect's movement is guided by internal models of its own body and the anticipated movements of its prey.

The image shows PET scans pf male and female smokers brain taken from the study.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 10, 2014·3 min read

Smoking Lights up Brain’s Response Differently in Men and Women

Cigarette smoking activates dopamine driven satisfaction and pleasure responses differently between the sexes, a neuroimaging study finds.

The image shows skin cell neurons.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·December 9, 2014·2 min read

Stain Every Nerve

A new technique allows researchers to explore neurons in greater detail than ever before.

The image shows the hippocampus of a transgenic mouse. The image is stained in green, red and blue.

Autism Featured Psychology

·December 9, 2014·3 min read

Multiple, Short Learning Sessions Strengthen Memory Formation in Fragile X Syndrome

New research could help children with fragile X syndrome to memorize new information learned.

The image shows the outline of a human head and brain. Surrounding the head are streaks of blue.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 9, 2014·4 min read

Paying Attention Makes Touch Sensing Brain Cells Fire Rapidly and in Sync

A new study takes a step closer to understanding how animals' thoughts and feelings affect their perception of external stimuli.

The image is a schematic showing the importance of noradrenaline, adding complexity to the concept of Hebbian plasticity.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 8, 2014·2 min read

Shedding New Light on the Formation of Emotional Fear Memories

A new study finds Hebbian plasticity is partially correct.

The image is a diagram of the photoreceptor stimulation.

Featured Genetics

·December 8, 2014·7 min read

New Therapy Holds Promise for Restoring Vision

New genetic treatment helps restore light sensitivity in blind mice, a new study reports.

The image shows the outline of a man and a DNA strand.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 8, 2014·1 min read

Researchers Find Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Cell Damage

Sleep deprivation can cause cell damage, especially to the lungs, liver and small intestine, a new study reports.

1 … 1,730 1,731 1,732 1,733 1,734 … 1,818