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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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·May 16, 2019·2 min read

The insular cortex processes, and drives learning from pain

Using optogenetics to 'switch off' the insular cortex in mice experiencing a painful event resulted in a less fearful reaction to pain. The ability of the mice to learn avoidance from the pain event was also reduced.

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·May 16, 2019·5 min read

How we make complex decisions

When making complex decisions, the brain performs two computations using distributed network areas in the frontal cortex.

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·May 16, 2019·4 min read

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

A new deep learning system takes glimpses of its surroundings, representing less than 20% of a 360-degree view and infers the rest of the environment.

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·May 16, 2019·4 min read

Algal blooms in Lake Erie’s central basin could produce neurotoxins

A cyanobacterium caused by blue-green algae blooms has been identified in the waters of Lake Erie. The cyanobacterium is capable of producing a neurotoxin that can attack the central nervous system in humans.

This shows a cell with mitochondrial damage

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 16, 2019·3 min read

Miro2 is a Parkin receptor for selective removal of damaged mitochondria

Findings from a mouse model study reveal Miro2 functions as a platform for Parkin translocation and damaged mitochondrial clearance.

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·May 16, 2019·5 min read

First gene that increases the risk of fainting identified

A gene situated on chromosome 2 may increase the risk of fainting. Women, the study reports, have three times increased risk of fainting disorder.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 16, 2019·5 min read

Ketamine: The illicit party psychedelic that promises to heal depression

Ketamine, an anesthetics which has been commonly used as an illicit party drug, is helping people overcome depression. The drug works rapidly and provides lasting relief from depressive symptoms for weeks after exposure. Researchers are examining how ketamine works in the brain to help positively influence behavior in those with mood disorders.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 16, 2019·4 min read

Mutations Synergize in Pediatric Brain Cancer

The epigenetic histone mutation H3.1K27M works in combination with ACVR1 mutations to cause diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors to form and grow quickly.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience Psychology

·May 16, 2019·5 min read

Is the brain parasite Toxoplasma manipulating your behavior, or is your immune system to blame?

Immune system response to chronic infection may be more directly to blame for health and behavioral changes associated with Toxoplasma gondii infections.

this shows the effect of antibiotic treatment on ab in mouse models

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·May 16, 2019·4 min read

Antibiotic treatment alleviates Alzheimer’s disease symptoms in male mice

Study reports specific gut bacteria can influence the development of Alzheimer's disease. In mouse models, long term antibiotic treatment reduced inflammation and the formation of amyloid plaques. However, the reduction was only seen in males. Additionally, the antibiotic treatment altered the activation of microglia in the male mouse models.

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·May 16, 2019·6 min read

Regular crosswords and number puzzles linked to sharper brain in later life

Older adults who frequently engage in number and word puzzles perform better on reasoning, attention and memory tasks than their peers who do not. For those who enjoy crosswords and other word-based puzzles, their brain function is equivalent to that of a person ten years younger.