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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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·January 4, 2024·4 min read

Mapping the Brain Circuit Behind Panic Disorder

Researchers have identified a brain circuit that mediates panic disorder, offering a crucial insight into the condition's origins. This circuit involves specialized neurons that use the neuropeptide PACAP to send messages related to stress responses.

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·January 4, 2024·5 min read

Electrical Stimulation Enhances Hypnotizability

Researchers have found that targeted electrical stimulation of the brain can temporarily increase a person's hypnotizability, potentially allowing more individuals to benefit from hypnosis-based therapies for pain relief and other conditions. In a study involving participants with fibromyalgia, electrical stimulation delivered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex boosted hypnotizability for about an hour.

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·January 4, 2024·6 min read

Complex Sentences Fire Up Brain’s Language Centers

Researchers discovered that sentences with unusual grammar or unexpected meaning activate the brain's language processing centers more than straightforward or nonsensical sentences. They used an artificial language network to identify sentences that drove and suppressed brain activity, finding that linguistic complexity and surprisal were key factors.

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·January 4, 2024·5 min read

Lower Socio-Economic Women Underrate Their Talent

A new study reveals that women from low socio-economic backgrounds tend to perceive themselves as less talented, even when their performance matches others'. This misperception can contribute to gender disparities, especially in fields like STEM.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·January 3, 2024·5 min read

Risk-Taking Behavior Linked to Persistence of Male Bisexuality Genes

A new study sheds light on the persistence of genes associated with male bisexuality in the human genome. The research suggests that these genes are linked to risk-taking behavior, which confers reproductive benefits to heterosexual men carrying them.

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·January 3, 2024·4 min read

Power of Beliefs on Brain and Drug Dosing Behavior

Researchers discovered that a person's beliefs about drugs can influence their brain activity and behavior similarly to pharmacological effects. Focusing on beliefs about nicotine, the study revealed that human beliefs have a precise and dose-dependent influence on the brain, which can be crucial for understanding addiction and various disorders.

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·January 3, 2024·6 min read

Language Delays Linked to Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy

A new study reveals a potential link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and language delays in early childhood. The research involved continuous monitoring of pregnant women's acetaminophen use and precise language development assessments in their children at ages 2 and 3.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 3, 2024·6 min read

High-Fat Diets Impact Health, Immunity, and COVID-19 Risk

A new study highlights the effects of high-fat diets on genes associated with obesity, colon cancer, immune function, brain health, and potentially COVID-19 risk. Researchers fed mice three different high-fat diets and observed changes in gene expression, gut bacteria, and susceptibility to infectious diseases.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 3, 2024·5 min read

How the Growing Brain Processes Surprises

Researchers studied mice to understand how the brain processes unexpected stimuli during development. They found that the brain's response to surprises changes as we grow, becoming more efficient in categorizing stimuli as "important" or "uninteresting."

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·January 3, 2024·3 min read

Poor Sleep Quality in Middle Age Linked to Future Cognitive Decline

New research suggests that disrupted sleep in one's 30s and 40s may lead to memory and cognitive problems a decade later. While the study doesn't establish a causal relationship, it highlights an association between sleep quality and cognitive health.

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·January 3, 2024·5 min read

Ear Infections Can Impact Children’s Language Skills Long-Term

A new study highlights the long-term impact of chronic ear infections on children's language development. The study reveals that repeated, temporary hearing loss caused by ear infections can lead to deficits in auditory processing and language skills later in life.