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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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·November 16, 2014·2 min read

Locking Shut the Calcium Channel

Researchers report a previously unknown mechanism which regulates the release of calcium could also be involved in some neurodegenerative diseases.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 15, 2014·4 min read

‘Smart’ Drugs Won’t Make Smart People Smarter

According to a new study, the 'smart drug' Modafinil had negative effects on healthy people.

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·November 14, 2014·3 min read

Computer Model of Nerve Cells Provides Insights into Communication Problems

A new study reports neural connectivity problems associated with neurodegenerative diseases could be the result of dendritic structural degeneration.

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·November 14, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Find First Evidence of ‘Local’ Clock in the Brain

A new study provides fresh insight into how local circadian clocks can control sleep and wakefulness.

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·November 14, 2014·2 min read

New Insight into Common Cause of Blindness

Researchers identify a new factor associated with age related macular degeneration.

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·November 13, 2014·4 min read

Humans’ Big Brains Might Be Due in Part to Newly Identified Protein

Researchers have identified a gene which could help explain why the human brain is larger than those of other animals.

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·November 13, 2014·4 min read

Learning a New Language Changes Functionality and Structure of Brain Networks

According to a new study, learning a second language improves connections in brain networks for both young and older people.

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·November 13, 2014·2 min read

Study Identifies New Player in Brain Function and Memory

Memory recall and brain function improves when FXR1P is removed, a new study reports.

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·November 13, 2014·2 min read

Molecular Time Signalling Controls Stem Cells During Brain Development

A new study reports TGF-beta acts as a time signal which regulates neural stem cells' potential at different stages of brain development.

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·November 13, 2014·4 min read

Study Shows How Brain Maps Develop to Help Us Perceive the World

Moving forward helps train the brain to perceive the world 'normally', a new study reports.

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·November 11, 2014·2 min read

Eye Diseases Identified by How We Watch TV

Glaucoma could be detected by mapping eye movements as people watch TV, a new study reports.

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·November 10, 2014·3 min read

The Brain’s “Inner GPS” Gets Dismantled

A new study could help provide new insight into why some people with Alzheimer's disease have problems with their sense of direction.

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