Neuroscience

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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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·September 23, 2016·4 min read

Research on Stress Hormone Effects on the Brain Reveals Unexpected Findings

New findings suggest common concepts cited in textbooks may need to be adjusted.

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·September 22, 2016·5 min read

Brain to Robot: “Move, Please”

Researchers have developed a new robotic exoskeleton system that uses the power of thought control to help move a person's hand.

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·September 22, 2016·5 min read

Innovative Tools Will Shed Clarifying Light on Inhibitory Neurons

Researchers have developed a new method that combines genetic markers and virus particles to target GABA cell types with a high degree of specificity.

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·September 22, 2016·6 min read

Was it Better or Worse Than You Expected? Ask Your Basal Ganglia

Researchers have discovered a neural circuit that processes evaluations and have identified its sources.

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·September 22, 2016·5 min read

Automated Screening for Childhood Speech Disorders

Researchers have developed a computer system that could help to detect subtle speech and language disorders in time for early intervention.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Menstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation Skills

Researchers report estrogen and progesterone can affect memory and problem solving.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Prenatal Stress Accelerates Growth and Inhibits the Motoric Development of Unborn Monkeys

A new study using non-human primates found infants of mothers who were stressed during pregnancy grew faster but had slower motor development than their peers.

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·September 21, 2016·3 min read

Ancient Brain Area Controls Eye Movements

Researchers report an ancient area of the midbrain in all vertebrates can independently control and re-orientate the eyes.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Stimulating Neurons Could Protect Against Brain Damage

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows neural networks to protect against the spread of secondary brain damage as seen in TBI and ischemic stroke.