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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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·March 25, 2016·2 min read

Emotional Impact of Music Influenced by Acoustics of Concert Halls

A new study reports the emotional impact of music depends upon the concert hall's acoustics.

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·March 25, 2016·7 min read

Brain Circuit for Risk Preferences in Rats Pinpointed

Researchers report DR2 neurons in the nucleus accumbens of rats may control risk taking behaviors.

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·March 24, 2016·5 min read

Brain is Vital for Glucose Metabolism

According to researchers, neurons in the hypothalamus play a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels.

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·March 23, 2016·4 min read

Live Imaging Technique Captures Brain Wide View of Neural Activity

A new technique allows researchers to look into the brains of living mice and witness the processing of sensory information in real time.

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·March 22, 2016·3 min read

How Animals Find Their Way in the Dark

A new study reveals how animals are able to find vital resources in novel environments, even when there are no cues, such as light or sound, to guide them.

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·March 22, 2016·5 min read

Stars In Your Eyes: People Have Limited Cognitive Control of Eye Movements While Watching Movies

According to researchers, movies may control our attention more than we previously thought.

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·March 22, 2016·3 min read

Brain Metabolism Predicts Fluid Intelligence in Young Adults

According to researchers, healthy brain metabolism corresponds with fluid intelligence in young adults.

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·March 21, 2016·4 min read

Tracking Neural Stem Cells by Coloring Chicken Eggs From the Inside

Researchers have developed a new technique to label and view neural stem cells in eggs without harming the cells.

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·March 21, 2016·2 min read

Country Birds Lack the Smarts of City Birds

Researchers find clear cognitive differences between birds from rural and urbanized areas.

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·March 21, 2016·6 min read

The Smell of Fear: Neurons Involved in Rodent Stress Response Identified

Researchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.

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·March 21, 2016·4 min read

The Invisible World of Human Perception

A new study reveals people have more top down control of what they don't notice.

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·March 20, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Suppresses Brain Rebalancing

Homeostatic rebalancing occurs during times of wakefulness, and is suppressed during sleep, a new study reports.

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