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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 29, 2021·4 min read

How Environmental Factors Could Provide for a Young Brain

Growing up and experiencing stimulating environments throughout life help to keep the hippocampus "young", and can help to preserve mental fitness in old age.

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·June 29, 2021·3 min read

Just Enough Information Will Motivate Young Children to Learn and Drives Curiosity

Preschool-aged children are more motivated to learn and are more curious about the subject matter if exposed to just a little information, a new study reports. Providing too much information where curiosity to personally investigate is limited causes boredom in young children.

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·June 29, 2021·6 min read

THC May Mellow Cooking Pot Bound Lobsters

Researchers investigate whether vaporized THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, alters behaviors and pain responses in lobsters bound for the boiling pot.

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·June 29, 2021·4 min read

AI That Detects Post-Stroke Depression Type Can Help Stroke Survivors Get Right Treatment

New AI technology can detect a patient's stroke depression type, and improve treatment options.

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·June 29, 2021·4 min read

Early Experiences Have Larger Effect on Mood Than More Recent Ones

Findings reveal a person's mood may be a result of earlier experiences rather than current events.

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·June 29, 2021·3 min read

A New Kind of Visual Illusion Uncovers How Our Brains Connect the Dots

A newly designed optical illusion is helping researchers better understand visual processing and perception. The illusion creates a subjective reality in what we see, highlighting the constructive nature of perception.

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·June 28, 2021·4 min read

Pulling Wisdom Teeth Can Improve Long-Term Taste Function

Removing the wisdom teeth can improve a person's taste perception by up to ten percent.

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·June 28, 2021·3 min read

Gut Microbe Secreted Molecule Linked to Formation of New Nerve Cells in Adult Brain

Gut microbes that metabolize tryptophan secrete indoles that stimulate the development of new neurons in the adult brain.

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·June 28, 2021·4 min read

Novel Drug Reduces Anxiety-Like Behavior in Mice

KNT-127 reduced anxiety-like behaviors in mice, researchers report.

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·June 28, 2021·4 min read

Love: How the Feeling of Power Determines Happy Relationships

Researchers reveal the happiest couples report a high sense of personal power. The study suggests how lovers perceive the power dynamics within their relationships is a strong predictor of happiness.