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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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·October 1, 2023·3 min read

Neuro-Insights of the Week From Neuroscience News, October 1, 2023

This week in neuroscience offers groundbreaking insights: "Game of Thrones" enthusiasts, when lonely, neurologically equate favorite characters to real friends; there's a common brain circuit among different substance disorders; the hippocampus plays a central role in memory variations; and ChatGPT-4 impresses with its ability to craft deeply personal narratives, offering a fresh perspective in therapeutic contexts.

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·September 29, 2023·4 min read

Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage

Researchers delved into the enigma of sleep disturbances and their relation to Parkinson's disease. Utilizing fruit flies, they found that cellular stress linked to Parkinson's was especially damaging to neurons during nighttime.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 29, 2023·6 min read

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

Researchers tapped into ChatGPT-4's capabilities to generate personalized narratives from stream-of-consciousness inputs. In a study, participants found the AI-generated narratives accurate, revealing, and insightful about their own identity.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 29, 2023·4 min read

New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

Language, a cornerstone of human connection, finds its intricate roots deep within the human brain. Researchers unveil this with a sweeping meta-analysis of over 400 neuroscientific experiments.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 29, 2023·5 min read

Loneliness Merges Real and Fictional Friends in the Brain

Researchers discovered that lonely fans of "Game of Thrones" processed their favorite characters similarly to real friends in their brains. By using fMRI scans while participants considered the traits of show characters and real friends, a blurred boundary was observed between real and fictional friends for lonelier individuals.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 28, 2023·5 min read

Not All Older Adults Reap Cognitive Benefits of Life Satisfaction

A new study delves into the link between life satisfaction and cognitive functioning in older adults. Surprisingly, while many studies advocate life satisfaction as a cognitive booster, this study suggests that it doesn't benefit everyone.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·September 28, 2023·10 min read

Breakthrough on Genetic & Molecular Drivers of Alzheimer’s

Researchers conduct the most extensive analysis on the genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic changes in Alzheimer’s patient brains. By analyzing over 2 million cells from 400 postmortem samples, they've uncovered a detailed picture of the disease's genetic and molecular foundation.

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·September 28, 2023·6 min read

Mapping Early Visual System in Wasps Provides AI and Neural Insights

Neuroscientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by mapping the early visual system of a parasitic wasp, smaller than a grain of salt. Utilizing advanced imaging technologies, they reconstructed the entire system at the synaptic level, a first for any animal.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 28, 2023·4 min read

Protein p53’s Role in Autism-like Behavior and Memory

Scientists have discovered a direct link between the protein p53 and autism-like behavior in mice. The researchers studied the effects of manipulating p53 levels in the mouse hippocampus.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 28, 2023·6 min read

Linking Age-Related Memory Decline to a Specific Brain Cell

Researchers have delved deeper into how specific interneurons in the brain affect memory as we age. In a study focusing on the hippocampus, they found that reducing the number of somatostatin-positive interneurons led to cognitive deficits resembling aging.

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·September 28, 2023·7 min read

Beyond Sight: Unraveling the Mysteries of Brain Wiring

Scientists made a novel discovery using zebrafish with a genetic mutation. These 'deep-blind' fish lack connections between the retina and brain yet retain functional brain circuits.

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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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