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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.

A mouse hippocampus slice is shown with varies colors highlighting structures.

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·July 25, 2013·5 min read

Neuroscientists Plant False Memories in Mice Brains and Locate Where Brain Stores False and Authentic Memory Traces

Neuroscientists appear to have implanted memories in mice and appear to have located where the brain stores memory traces, both false and authentic.

This image shows neural signaling in the human brain.

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·July 24, 2013·4 min read

Neural Simulations Hint at the Origin of Brain Waves

Researchers show how a complex computer model is providing a new tool to solve the mystery of how interconnected neurons work together to produce brain waves.

This image demonstrates how our hearing mechanism works.

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·July 23, 2013·2 min read

Brain Picks Out Salient Sounds from Background Noise by Tracking Frequency and Time

A new study reveals how our brains are able to pick out important sounds in a noisy environment. Researchers believe their findings could lead to a new diagnostic test for hearing disorders.

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·July 22, 2013·4 min read

The Love Hormone is Two-Faced

The 'love hormone' oxytocin can strengthen bad memories and induce future fear and anxiety, a new study suggests.

This image shows the sense receptor distribution in mice.

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·July 22, 2013·5 min read

Novel ‘Top-Down’ Mechanism Repatterns Developing Brain Regions

New brain development findings could shed light on some neurological problems, such as ASD.

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·July 19, 2013·4 min read

Haste and Waste on Neuronal Pathways

Researchers were able to measure the speed of neuronal signal conduction along segments of single axons in neuronal cultures by using a high-resolution electrical method.

This diagram shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

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·July 18, 2013·2 min read

Brain Imaging Study Reveals Our Brains ‘Divide and Conquer’

A new study sheds light on how learning the layout of a new environment and accessing the information from memory, is represented in the brain.

The image shows the measurement of activity across a population of neurons. the caption best describes the image.

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·July 18, 2013·5 min read

Ultrasensitive Calcium Sensors Shine New Light on Neuron Activity

Researchers were able to visualize neuronal activity, thanks to a new protein which fluoresces brightly each time it senses calcium.

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·July 17, 2013·3 min read

Low Doses of Psychedelic Drug Erases Conditioned Fear in Mice

Researchers discover a low dose of psilocybin erased conditioned fear responses in mice. They suggest the agent could be a potential treatment for PTSD and related conditions.