Neuroscience

Neuroscience research articles are provided.

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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·December 7, 2015·4 min read

Shaping Sensory Perceptions: How Our Brains Overrule Our Senses

A new study reveals the neural circuitry that helps shape our sensory perceptions.

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·December 7, 2015·3 min read

Building A Complete Model of a Fly Brain

A new collaborative project aims to simulate a complete model of an adult fruit fly brain.

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·December 7, 2015·5 min read

Which Way Now? Men Have Better Sense of Direction Than Women

A drop of testosterone under the tongue allowed women to better orient themselves in navigational tests, a new study reports.

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·December 7, 2015·5 min read

Designer Dopamine Neurons Within Reach

Researchers have discovered a new method to ramp up the conversion of skin cells to dopamine neurons.

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·December 6, 2015·4 min read

Total Recall Sounds Great, But Some Things Should Be Forgotten

While neuroprosthetics that allow us to remember everything may seem like a great idea, one researcher argues such technology and abilities could have significant problems.