Neuroscience

Neuroscience research articles are provided.

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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·October 2, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Identify Neural Circuits That Modulate REM Sleep

Researchers discover a link between neural activity in the lateral hypothalamus and the state of REM sleep.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 2, 2013·2 min read

Scientists Develop New Process to Create Artificial Cell Membranes

Researchers have developed a new process to create synthetic cell membranes.

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·October 2, 2013·3 min read

Brain and Song Structure in Zebra Finches Strongly Influenced by Environment

Variations in brain and song structure in zebra finches is strongly influenced by environment, a new study suggests.

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·October 1, 2013·2 min read

Congressman Chaka Fattah Introduces House Resolution Recognizing World Alzheimer’s Month

Congressman Fattah introduces a new resolution in the U.S House of Representatives which supports the goals of World Alzheimer's Month.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 1, 2013·2 min read

Decoding Sounds’ Source: Researchers Unravel Part of Mystery

A new study provides insight into how localized hearing works in the brain.

Events Featured Neuroscience

·September 27, 2013·1 min read

Challenges and Opportunities of the BRAIN Initiative to be Addressed in Public Hearing

Join the public hearing ""A Mindful Approach to the BRAIN Initiative" in person or online. The meeting will be held on the morning of October 4, 2013.

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·September 26, 2013·4 min read

Dynamics of Protein Synthesis at Neuron Tip is Basis for Memory and Learning

A new study finds protein synthesis in dendrites could be responsible for long-term memory formation in the brain, in addition to other functions.

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·September 25, 2013·3 min read

Maths Experts are “Made, Not Born”

A new neuroimaging study supports Darwin's belief that intellectual excellence is down to practice rather than inherent ability.

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·September 25, 2013·4 min read

Scientists Build a ‘Brain Stethoscope’ to Turn Seizures into Music

Scientists turn EEG recordings of normal and seizure state brain activity into music. The work could lead to a new biofeedback tool to identify brain activity associated with seizures.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 24, 2013·3 min read

A Shot of Anxiety and the World Stinks

A new neuroimaging study reveals how anxiety or stress can link areas of the brain for emotion and olfactory processing, making neutral odors smell malodorous.