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    What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of nervous systems. Neuroscience can involve research from many branches of science including those involving neurology, brain science, neurobiology, psychology, computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, prosthetics, neuroimaging, engineering, medicine, physics, mathematics, pharmacology, electrophysiology, biology, robotics and technology.

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    Schizophrenia Second Only to Age as Greatest Risk Factor for COVID-19 Death

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    AI Used to Predict Early Symptoms of Schizophrenia in Relatives of Patients

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    LSD May Offer Viable Treatment for Certain Mental Disorders

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    AI Used to Predict Early Symptoms of Schizophrenia in Relatives of Patients

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    Biomarkers in Mother’s Plasma Predict a Type of Autism in Offspring With 100% Accuracy

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    A Workflow Algorithm to Predict Psychosis

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    Quadriplegic Patient Uses Brain Signals to Feed Himself With Two Advanced Prosthetic Arms

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    Newly Discovered Subset of Brain Cells Fight Inflammation With Instructions From the Gut

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    Childhood Neglect Leaves Generational Imprint

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    Study Links Cellular Transport Pathway to Aggressive Brain Cancer

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Illustration depicts discovery that the ventral subiculum alters the excitability of dopamine neurons in vivo via a relay within the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis.
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·November 27, 2015·3 min read

How Cocaine Changes the Brain

A new study maps out the network of circuits that produce dopamine when a rat is exposed to cocaine. Read More
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·August 28, 2015·5 min read

Risk of Burnout For Brain Cells Implicated in Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports on a possible reason for accelerated cell deterioration in Parkinson's disease. Read More
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·August 10, 2015·5 min read

Researchers Identify Two Proteins Important in Parkinson’s Disease Progression

A new discovery into the molecular origins of Parkinson's disease could provide new avenues for treatment and prevention of the disease. Read More
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·July 16, 2015·5 min read

Wirelessly Controlling Neurons with Help of Futuristic Brain Probe

Researchers have developed a new, ultra thin, minimally invasive device for controlling neurons with optogenetics and drugs. Read More
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·June 30, 2015·3 min read

Why the Promise of Reward Outweighs Risk for the Teenage Brain

Dopamine neurons are activated less than in adults brains when teens are faced with the prospect of a reward, a new study reports. Read More
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·May 1, 2015·5 min read

Reward Response Increased by Oxytocin in Women Viewing Crying Babies

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·April 7, 2015·6 min read

Scientists Find Molecular Trigger of Schizophrenia-Like Behaviors and Brain Changes

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a molecule in the brain that triggers schizophrenia-like behaviors, brain changes and global gene expression in an animal model. Read More
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ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology
·November 17, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine Addiction

Researchers report if specific neurons in the VTA which are active both when using and withdrawing from nicotine. Read More
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·October 3, 2014·6 min read

Study Suggests Neurobiological Basis of Human-Pet Relationship

A neuroimaging study looks at how closely the human-pet relationship mirrors the mother-child bond. Read More
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·June 19, 2014·6 min read

Scientists Tie Social Behavior to Activity in Specific Brain Circuit

Using optogenetics, researchers link a particular brain circuit to social interaction in mice. Read More
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·May 1, 2014·3 min read

Delving Deep into the Brain

Researchers use MRI sensor to map neural activity with molecular precision. Read More
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·January 28, 2013·2 min read

When Food Porn Holds No Allure: The Science Behind Satiety

New research sheds light on why images of enticing food affect us less when we are full. Read More
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