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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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·June 27, 2021·4 min read

Toxicity of Protein Involved in Alzheimer’s Triggered by a Chemical ‘Switch’

Study identifies specific chemical features of tau that may cause it to accumulate in the brain and trigger Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 27, 2021·4 min read

Marmoset Study Identifies Brain Region Linking Actions to Their Outcomes

Switching off activity in the anterior cingulate cortex prevented marmoset monkeys from making an association between behavior and a particular outcome.

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·June 27, 2021·3 min read

Differences in Human, Mouse Brain Cells Have Important Implications for Disease Research

A new study reveals humans and mice have significant differences in how oxidative stress and inflammation trigger immune response genes in astrocytes. Researchers suggest lab models of neurodegeneration should incorporate specially engineered mouse models with lower resistance to oxidative stress, rendering them more human-like.

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·June 27, 2021·2 min read

Insights on the Link Between Chronic Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease

Chronic stress which involves the HPA axis may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

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·June 26, 2021·3 min read

‘Dragon Man’ Fossil May Replace Neanderthals as Our Closest Relative

The recently discovered Homo longi lineage may be our closest relative. The findings have the potential to reshape our understanding of human evolution.

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·June 26, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Find the Adhesions That Build the Brain’s Networks

The hepaCAM protein plays a critical role in the communication and coordination of astrocytes as they build synapses. The findings shed new light on potential biological mechanisms behind ASD and epilepsy.

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·June 26, 2021·6 min read

IQ Tests Can’t Measure It, but ‘Cognitive Flexibility’ Is Key to Learning and Creativity

Cognitive flexibility, an ability to switch between different concepts, or adapt behavior to achieve goals in a novel or changing environment, is a key player in both learning and creativity.

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·June 26, 2021·3 min read

Early Findings of Alzheimer’s Study in Diverse Populations Now Available

Researchers present preliminary findings of Alzheimer's disease onset and progression in Mexican Americans and other diverse, often overlooked populations.

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·June 26, 2021·4 min read

Pseudo-Hallucinations: Why Some People See More Vivid Mental Images Than Others – Test Yourself Here

Study reveals people who experience intense visual imagery during a Ganzflicker test have naturally lower frequency rhythms in the visual cortex, making them more susceptible to pseudo-hallucinations.

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·June 25, 2021·4 min read

Subconscious Changes in Movement May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

Subtle changes in fractal motor activity regulation in cognitively healthy women may be a sign of preclinical Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

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·June 25, 2021·6 min read

Cancer Survivors’ Tongues Less Sensitive to Tastes Than Those of Healthy Peers

Changes in taste perception can for years following chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for cancer, a new study reports. Cancer survivors reported less sensitivity to bitter, sweet, and salty tastes compared to those who never received a cancer diagnosis. Taste buds on the tip of the tongue are most affected.

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·June 25, 2021·3 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation for Treating Schizophrenia

Deep brain stimulation appears to be safe, effective, and provides symptom improvements for at least one year in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

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Neuroscience

Toxicity of Protein Involved in Alzheimer’s Triggered by a Chemical ‘Switch’

Marmoset Study Identifies Brain Region Linking Actions to Their Outcomes

Differences in Human, Mouse Brain Cells Have Important Implications for Disease Research

Insights on the Link Between Chronic Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease

‘Dragon Man’ Fossil May Replace Neanderthals as Our Closest Relative

Researchers Find the Adhesions That Build the Brain’s Networks

IQ Tests Can’t Measure It, but ‘Cognitive Flexibility’ Is Key to Learning and Creativity

Early Findings of Alzheimer’s Study in Diverse Populations Now Available

Pseudo-Hallucinations: Why Some People See More Vivid Mental Images Than Others – Test Yourself Here

Subconscious Changes in Movement May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

Cancer Survivors’ Tongues Less Sensitive to Tastes Than Those of Healthy Peers

Deep Brain Stimulation for Treating Schizophrenia

Healthy Plant-Based Eating Lowers Dementia Risk

Estrogen Levels at the Moment of Trauma Predict PTSD

Toddler Habits Predict Teenage Fitness

Brain’s Endurance Program: Hypothalamus Remembers Exercise

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