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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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·April 16, 2016·4 min read

Fish Eyed Lens Cuts Through the Dark

Researchers have developed a new artificial eye that can see in the dark.

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·April 16, 2016·3 min read

Too Much ‘Noise’ Can Affect Brain Development

A new study reports uncontrolled fluctuation in the concentration of retinoic acid can lead to disruptions in brain organization during development.

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·April 15, 2016·3 min read

Sensory Perception Influenced by Hunger

A new study reports hungry fish sense objects differently and take more risks when hunting than well fed fish.

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·April 14, 2016·5 min read

Heavy Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Dopamine Release

A new study reports heavy marijuana users have lower dopamine release in the striatum, an area of the brain associated with memory, attention and impulsive behavior.

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·April 14, 2016·5 min read

Improved Brain Mapping Tool 20 Times More Powerful Than Previous Version

Researchers have developed a new reagent that is able to map neural networks 20 times more efficiently than their previous versions.

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·April 14, 2016·4 min read

How We Wake and Fall Asleep

Researchers have identified a molecular pathway that appears to regulate between sleep and wakefulness.

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·April 14, 2016·4 min read

How Congenital Transmission of Viruses May Affect Development of Fetal Brain

A new study reports the transmission of viruses from mother to her unborn child may cause abnormal brain development in the fetus.

Diagram shows how the gene affects speech.

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·April 14, 2016·5 min read

New Insights Into Stuttering

A new study using mice with the genetic defect for a human speech disorder could help researchers better understand the molecular and neurological basis for stuttering.