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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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·November 18, 2019·4 min read

Side effects mild and brief with single antidepressant dose of intravenous ketamine

The side effects of administering ketamine to treat major depressive disorder are mild and persist for no longer than four hours, researchers report. Most of the side effects peaked within an hour of treatment, and many patients reported the effects as being significantly reduced two hours post ketamine administration. Read More

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·December 10, 2013·4 min read

Neural Prosthesis Restores Behavior After Brain Injury

Researchers restored behavior in a rat model of TBI using a neuroprosthetic device. Read More

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·August 6, 2019·5 min read

Prenatal parental stress linked to behavior problems in toddlers

The prenatal wellbeing of first-time mothers has a direct effect on the behavior of children at 24 months. Mothers who experienced stress and anxiety while pregnant were more likely to have children who displayed behavioral problems, such as temper tantrums, spitefulness and restlessness. The children also exhibited emotional problems, including being clingy, tearfulness and unhappiness. Emotional problems were exacerbated if their parents experienced relationship problems during early pregnancy. Read More

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·December 11, 2018·3 min read

How Catnip Makes the Chemical that Causes Cats to Go Crazy

Researchers describe how catnip produces nepetalactone, the substance that creates cats to become intoxicated by the plant. The study also identifies three new enzymes with unusual activity. Read More

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·December 18, 2018·3 min read

Sugar Targets Gut Microbe Linked to Lean and Healthy People

A new study looks at the effect a Western style diet has on the gut microbiome. Researchers report both fructose and glucose block the production of Roc, a protein required for the colonization of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Read More

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·June 9, 2016·4 min read

One Area of Brain Sees Familiar Words as Pictures, Another Sounds Out Words

Once a word is knows, sounding it out is unnecessary, a new study reports. Read More

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·April 1, 2019·4 min read

Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol use

Heavy drinking during adolescence negatively impacts brain development and growth. Chronic alcohol exposure reduces cerebral white matter and the development of the subcortical thalamus. Read More

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·October 13, 2016·3 min read

Watching the Brain in Action

A new imaging method based on optoacoustics allows for non-invasive interrogation of living tissue. Read More

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·February 5, 2020·4 min read

Gluten-free and casein-free diets found not to affect behavior of autistic children

No significant behavioral changes and no association with urinary beta-casomorphin concentrations were found in children on the autism spectrum who were fed a gluten-free or casein-free diet. Read More

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·April 8, 2014·2 min read

What Songbirds Tell Us About How We Learn

According to new research, the basal ganglia plays an important role for vocal learning across different species. Read More

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·September 13, 2016·5 min read

Building For The Future: Neuroimaging Shows Building Block Better for Spatial Ability in Kids

Researchers report block games help children to develop spatial skills essential in science and math based disciplines. Read More

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·March 20, 2017·5 min read

Treatment Window for Fragile X Likely Doesn’t Close After Childhood

A groundbreaking new study that looked at brain samples from humans with Fragile X reports the window for treatment remains open well into maturity. Read More

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