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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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·October 24, 2014·2 min read

Navigation for Nerve Cells

Researchers report FLRT proteins guide precursors of pyramidal cells during neurodevelopment.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 24, 2014·2 min read

Memories Get the Emotional Switch

A new study reports neurons which encode whether a memory is negative or positive can be reprogrammed to change the emotional association of the experience. Findings could have implications for future research into PTSD.

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Featured Psychology

·October 23, 2014·2 min read

Reminiscing Can Help Boost Mental Performance

Researchers report performance of complex mental tasks can be boosted by 'off task' mental activities, such as reminiscing.

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Featured Genetics

·October 22, 2014·4 min read

Human Skin Cells Reprogrammed Directly into Brain Cells

Researchers describe a new way to convert human skin cells into specific brain cells which are affected by Huntington's, which bypasses the stem cell phase.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 22, 2014·4 min read

Neurons in a Forest of Signposts

Proteases helps control the navigation of growing axons, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 22, 2014·2 min read

Light Alcohol Consumption During Later Life Associated With Better Episodic Memory

Moderate alcohol consumption in people over the age of 60 is linked to greater hippocampal volume and better episodic memory, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 22, 2014·3 min read

Mathematical Model Shows How the Brain Remains Stable During Learning

Researchers have devised a new mathematical model which helps explain how the brain's networks can learn new information while remaining stable.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 21, 2014·4 min read

Reading a Biological Clock in the Dark

Researchers report correct coordination between our circadian clock and gut bacteria could be critical for preventing metabolic diseases.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 21, 2014·6 min read

Immune Proteins Moonlight to Regulate Brain Cell Connections

MHCI, an immune system protein, could play an unexpected role in Autism and Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·October 20, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Untangle the Biological Effects of Blue Light

Melanopsin and S-cones battle for control of the pupil under blue light.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 20, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Restore Hearing in Noise Deafened Mice

Researchers report they have been able to restore some hearing in mice which had suffered noise deafness.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 20, 2014·3 min read

Tarantula Toxin is Used to Report on Electrical Activity in Live Cells

Researchers develop a novel probe which uses tarantula toxins combined with a fluorescent compound to bind to neurons.

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