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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 Neuroscience Psychology

·November 18, 2014·2 min read

Study Reports Musicians Show Advantages in Long Term Memory

Professional musicians might have the edge when it comes to long term memory, a new study reports.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 18, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Suggest Training Can Lead to Synaesthetic Experiences

According to a new study, people can be trained to have a synaesthetic experience.

This image is a diagram illustrating the influence of dark-light rythms on circadian rythms and related physiology and behavior.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 18, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Explore Link Between Memory Deficit and Misfiring Circadian Clock

Researchers identify a brain area which disrupts memory when the circadian rhythm is altered.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 17, 2014·2 min read

Growth Factor Regenerates Damaged Nerves Without Sprouting New Blood Vessels

VEGF-B can regenerate damaged peripheral nerves without causing new blood vessels to grow, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·November 17, 2014·5 min read

Major Brain Pathway Rediscovered after Century Old Confusion and Controversy

Researchers 'rediscover' a neural pathway and provide new analytical tools which allow for easy identification of the brain structure.

This image shows the position of the nucleus accumbens and Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA).

Electrophysiology Featured Neurology

·November 17, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine Addiction

Researchers report if specific neurons in the VTA which are active both when using and withdrawing from nicotine.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·November 17, 2014·3 min read

A New Genetic Cause for a Progressive Form of Epilepsy Identified

A new study reports researchers have identified a new gene implicated in a progressive form of epilepsy.

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Featured Neuroscience

·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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Featured Neuroscience

·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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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·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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Featured Genetics

·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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