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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 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.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·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.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 25, 2021·4 min read

Brain Energy Deficits Linked to Migraine Susceptibility

Study sheds new light on how migraines may occur and why those who are susceptible to migraines see improvements in symptoms as they age.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 25, 2021·5 min read

Can a Calculator Predict Your Risk of Dementia?

A new online calculator can be used by individuals to assess their dementia risk and make lifestyle changes that can help decrease risk factors for neurodegeneration.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·June 25, 2021·4 min read

Babies Can See Things That Adults Cannot

Study reveals very young infants can perceive objects that older infants, children, and adults can not see due to a phenomenon called visual backward masking.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 24, 2021·4 min read

Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy

Taking SSRI antidepressants does not increase the risk of developmental delays or autism in children, a new study reports. However, there is an increased risk for ASD and developmental delays in children whose mothers suffer from maternal psychiatric disorders.

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·June 24, 2021·5 min read

A Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as Smoking

People with lower EPA and DHA in red blood cell membranes, which correlates to lower scores on the Omega-3 index, were found to have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and ultimately a decrease in lifespan compared to those who scored higher on the omega-3 index.

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·June 24, 2021·6 min read

We May Need to Rethink Which Genes Control Aging

Study finds only 30% of genes traditionally associated with aging set the internal clock in drosophila. The rest reflects the body's internal response to bacteria.