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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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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

How the Brain Links Memories

Study reveals the CCR5 gene plays a critical role in linking memories in the brain. The HIV drug maraviroc suppresses the CCR5 gene and may be a potential new treatment to combat memory loss in older adults.

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·May 24, 2022·5 min read

Mechanism Shared by Mutations in Different Genes Associated With Autism, Schizophrenia, and Other Conditions Discovered

Researchers have identified a mechanism shared by mutations in the SHANK3 and ADNP genes. The genes have been associated with the development of ASD and schizophrenia.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 24, 2022·4 min read

Research Does Not Support the Adage “Boys Will Be Boys”

Study reveals there are not that many "girlish girls" or "boyish boys."

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·May 24, 2022·3 min read

High Social Vulnerability Predicts Worse Long-Term Outcomes After Traumatic Injury

People living in areas with higher social vulnerabilities are more likely to face worse mental and physical outcomes following a traumatic injury.

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·May 24, 2022·4 min read

Lidocaine Infusions Help Relieve Pain in Unresponsive Chronic Migraine

An infusion of the local anesthetic Lidocaine may provide relief to patients with chronic migraines that do not respond to other medications.

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·May 24, 2022·4 min read

Rhythmical Deep Sleep

Researchers investigate the influence anesthesia has on brain functions.

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·May 24, 2022·6 min read

Type 2 Diabetes Accelerates Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline

Brain aging is accelerated by up to 26% in those with progressive type 2 diabetes.

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·May 24, 2022·4 min read

While the Fetal Clock Develops, Mom’s Behavior Tells the Time

Maternal biological rhythms support the development of the fetal suprachiasmatic nuclei.

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·May 24, 2022·5 min read

Dopamine’s Role in Identifying Emotions

The level of dopamine in the brain may have an impact on emotional recognition in those with Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia, a new study reports.

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·May 24, 2022·5 min read

Medication Doesn’t Help Kids With ADHD Learn

Study reports medications for ADHD have little detectable impact on how much a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder learns in the classroom. However, the medications helped children retain attention, improve classroom behavior, and improve seat-time work.