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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 4, 2020·4 min read

New study reveals areas of brain where recognition and identification occur

The medial temporal lobe and medial parietal cortex work in tandem to assist in the recognition of faces and places.

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·June 4, 2020·7 min read

Study reveals link between the gut and death by sleep deprivation

Death caused as a result of sleep deprivation is preceded by the accumulation of reactive oxidative species in the gut.

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·June 4, 2020·3 min read

Adult neurogenesis essential for sleep-induced memory consolidation

Adult born neurons are essential for synaptic structural remodeling and memory consolidation during REM sleep, a new mouse study found.

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·June 4, 2020·4 min read

New alcohol genes uncovered

Twenty-nine genes have now been identified as being linked to problematic alcohol use. A new study report, in addition to an increased risk of alcohol use disorder, people with specific genes linked to AUD also have an increased risk of depression, insomnia, and addiction to tobacco.

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·June 4, 2020·4 min read

Some infants can identify differences in musical tones at six months

Approximately 30% of six-month-old babies can discriminate between differences in musical tones.

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·June 3, 2020·4 min read

Study in twins finds our sensitivity is partly in our genes

47% of differences in sensitivity between individuals are a result of genetics, while 53% of the differences are a result of environmental factors.

This shows two heands and a brain in a light bulb

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·June 3, 2020·2 min read

Certain personality traits may affect risk of ‘pre-dementia’

Certain personality traits could increase the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports. Openness was associated with a 6% reduced risk of developing a pre-dementia condition, while those who scored higher for neuroticism had a 6% increased risk of MCI.

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·June 2, 2020·3 min read

Expression of certain genes may affect vulnerability to PTSD

People with PTSD tend to have higher expression of the SNRNP35 gene in their brains, and lower ZNF140 gene expression in their blood.

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·June 2, 2020·4 min read

New technique shows how decisions light up the brain

COSMOS, a newly developed optical technique, can simultaneously record the activity of neurons across the entire top surface of a mouse's cerebral cortex.

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·June 2, 2020·3 min read

A remote control for neurons

Researchers synthesized 3D fuzzy graphene on a nanowire template to create new material for photothermally stimulating cells.

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·June 2, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19 could be a seasonal illness

A new study reveals COVID-19 infection rates may correlate with seasonality. Lower humidity is associated with an increase in locally acquired positive cases of coronavirus. The study reports a 1% decrease in humidity could increase the number of coronavirus cases by 6%.

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·June 2, 2020·3 min read

Estrogen’s role in the sex differences of alcohol abuse

Estrogen level fluctuations appear to play a role in alcohol use disorder in women. Reducing the number of estrogen receptors in the ventral tegmental area decreased binge drinking behaviors in female mouse models.

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Neuroscience

New study reveals areas of brain where recognition and identification occur

Study reveals link between the gut and death by sleep deprivation

Adult neurogenesis essential for sleep-induced memory consolidation

New alcohol genes uncovered

Some infants can identify differences in musical tones at six months

Study in twins finds our sensitivity is partly in our genes

Certain personality traits may affect risk of ‘pre-dementia’

Expression of certain genes may affect vulnerability to PTSD

New technique shows how decisions light up the brain

A remote control for neurons

COVID-19 could be a seasonal illness

Estrogen’s role in the sex differences of alcohol abuse

100,000 Small Factors Rival DNA in Disease Risk

The Brain Stacks Sound Information to Navigate the Dark

Edge of Chaos: Why Pigeons Refuse to Become “Machines”

Brain’s Default Setting for Ambiguity Matters for Mental Health

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