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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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·August 30, 2019·3 min read

Peptide hydrogels could help heal traumatic brain injuries

A newly developed peptide hydrogel could help repair some of the damage caused by a traumatic brain injury. In rat models, the hydrogel improved the survival of brain cells, resulting in twice as many neurons at the injury site than in the control rats with TBI. Researchers reported new blood vessels also grew.

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·August 30, 2019·3 min read

It’s never too late to start exercising

Older people who have never participated in resistance exercise programs have a similar ability to build mass muscles as those who frequently exercise and are of similar age. Researchers say that it doesn't matter whether or not you have exercised throughout your life, starting late can still have excellent health benefits.

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·August 30, 2019·5 min read

White matter affects how people respond to brain stimulation therapy

Microscopic alterations in white matter may affect how patients with neurological conditions respond to non-invasive electrical brain stimulation.

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·August 30, 2019·8 min read

Number of years in NFL plus certain positions portend greater risk for cognitive and mental health problems

Longer career length and playing specific positions put NFL players at greater risk of developing cognitive problems and mental health issues. Playing for 10 or more seasons increased the risks for depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment twice as much than those who played for a single season. For every five seasons of play, the risks increase 20% for cognitive impairment. Those most at risk are running backs, linebackers and those who played special teams positions.

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·August 30, 2019·4 min read

Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease

Microglia may play a significant role in disrupting neurogenesis in those with Alzheimer's disease. When mice were given drugs which caused microglial cells to die, neurogenesis returned to normal.

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·August 30, 2019·3 min read

Diverse linguistic environment boosts brain sensitivity to new learning

Living in a linguistically diverse environment helps promote more effective learning of new languages for monolingual people.

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·August 30, 2019·4 min read

Blue Brain finds how neurons in the mouse neocortex form billions of synaptic connections

Scientists generated statistical instances of the micro-connectome, containing over 10 million neurons. The model spans five orders of magnitude and contains 88 billion synaptic connections.

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·August 30, 2019·4 min read

Up to 25% of same-sex behavior linked to genes

Researchers report up to 25% of same-sex behaviors are associated with genetic variants. The study identified five new genes associated with sexual behavior. They report there is no one single gene linked to same-sex sexual behavior or orientation, but numerous genes, as well as other factors which contribute. Researchers emphasize the markers may be unreliable in predicting same-sex behavior but may influence the likelihood for specific relationship choices.

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·August 29, 2019·3 min read

Seeing it both ways: Visual perspective in memory

How we recall our memories, either through first-person perspective or as an observer, can affect the vividness and potency of the memory. Remembering an event in first-person perspective can make the memory stronger.

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·August 29, 2019·4 min read

Parenting stress may affect mother’s and child’s ability to tune in to each other

Mothers who reported higher levels of parental stress had less synchrony in brain activity with their young children than moms who were more stress-free. The findings shed new light on how parental stress can impact the mother-child relationship on a day-to-day basis.

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·August 29, 2019·4 min read

Human developmental clock mimicked in a dish

The human development 'clock in a dish' opens up new avenues for research and provides a way to replicate developmental disorders.

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·August 29, 2019·5 min read

New medication may be able to improve effects of psychological treatment for PTSD

Fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitors, a form of medication that boosts endocannabinoids, may be helpful in the treatment of PTSD. FAAH inhibition can improve the recall of fear extinction memories. The drugs could also help treat stress and other psychological disorders.