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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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·September 27, 2023·6 min read

Fumes from Indoor Cooking Fuels Linked to Developmental Delays

Researchers explored the link between indoor air pollution from cooking fuels and child development. The study found a connection between exposure to unclean cooking fuels and developmental delays in children.

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·September 27, 2023·5 min read

Mood Dips During Pill Pause

Research reveals that women's mood can decline during the 7-day pill-free interval of contraceptive cycles. The study evaluated the mental health of long-term pill users and found heightened anxiety and negative feelings during this pause.

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·September 27, 2023·7 min read

Visual Recognition Memory: Familiarity Decoded by Brief Spikes

Decoding the brain's knack for distinguishing new from familiar is a challenge that has puzzled scientists. New research brings clarity to "visual recognition memory" (VRM), the process that ensures we prioritize what's most important in what we see.

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·September 27, 2023·7 min read

HSN Neuron Unravels Behavior Mysteries

New research delves into the C. elegans worm's HSN neuron, offering insights into the versatility of individual nerve cells in directing behaviors. This neuron manages a spectrum of activities, from instantaneous egg laying to dictating the worm's speed post egg laying.

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·September 27, 2023·7 min read

Fatty Foods Influence Memory Formation

Researchers from Ohio State University have delved deeper into how high-fat diets might impact memory. The study identified the omega-3 fatty acid DHA as a potential defense against fat-induced brain inflammation.

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·September 27, 2023·4 min read

Choosing Needs Over Wants: How Dopamine Decides

Researchers unveiled the brain's ability to prioritize needs over wants using the dopamine reward system. This study, observing a male zebra finch's shift from quenching thirst to courting when faced with a female, sheds light on the flexible nature of the dopamine system.

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·September 26, 2023·5 min read

Rising Temperatures Show Climate’s Hidden Impact on Substance Use

A new study reveals a direct correlation between elevated temperatures and increased hospital visits due to alcohol and substance disorders. Not only does this shed light on unforeseen implications of climate change but also underscores the urgency for public health interventions, especially during warmer weather.

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·September 26, 2023·5 min read

ChatGPT’s Choices: Overload or Overjoyed? Decoding Decision Dynamics

Researchers delved into how ChatGPT influences user decision-making, focusing on the 'choice overload' phenomenon. This condition emerges when an individual is overwhelmed by numerous options, often leading to decision paralysis or dissatisfaction.

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·September 26, 2023·5 min read

Worms Illuminate Ancient Emotional Mechanisms

Researchers uncover that the humble roundworm may hold insights into basic emotional mechanisms. When subjected to electric shocks, these worms displayed behavior consistent with a primitive form of emotion, prioritizing danger over food.

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·September 26, 2023·3 min read

Probing E-Cig and Alcohol’s Joint Assault on the Blood-Brain Barrier

E-cigarettes, popular among teens, have been linked to increased alcohol and drug consumption. Now, with NIH funding, researchers seeks to understand the effects of combining e-cigarettes and alcohol on our brain's protective layer: the blood brain barrier.

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·September 26, 2023·6 min read

Unlocking the Mystery of Skin Tightness

Researchers unlocked the mechanism behind the tight feeling of our skin post-cleanse and its relief post-moisturization. The study shows how external products induce mechanical changes on the skin's surface, creating sensations we can feel.

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·September 25, 2023·5 min read

Social Media’s Influence: Why More Young Women Eye Cosmetic Surgery

New research unveils the powerful influence of social media on young women’s views towards cosmetic surgery. The study, surveying 238 young women, found regular social media users more likely to be self-critical and open to cosmetic procedures.

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