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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 26, 2014·2 min read

Protein Pairing Builds Brain Networks

The interaction between mGluR7 and Elfn1 is not only crucial for building neural networks, it could also be important in some neurological disorders, a new study claims.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 26, 2014·3 min read

Mechanized Human Hands

Researchers develop a new device which improves hand function after surgery due to nerve damage.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 25, 2014·4 min read

Understanding the Human Brain

A new paper reflects on the important advances in neuroimaging technology.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 25, 2014·4 min read

Strategic or Random? How the Brain Chooses

Random behavior is triggered by a temporary disconnect of information about past experiences from decision making, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 25, 2014·2 min read

The Seat of Consciousness

Researchers report the content of consciousness is based in two different regions of the brain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 25, 2014·2 min read

New Findings on How Brain Handles Tactile Sensations

A new study shows how tactile sensations are coded at the cellular level in the brain.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 25, 2014·3 min read

Escitalopram Alters Functional Brain Architecture in a Matter of Hours

Researchers report a single dose of a widely prescribed antidepressant causes quantifiable changes in the brain within a matter of hours.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 24, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Identify Brain Areas Activated by Itch Relieving Drug

Opioid receptors involved in itch relief, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 24, 2014·3 min read

Brain Scans Reveal Gray Matter Differences in Media Multitaskers

A new study reports people who multitask using several media devices at the same time have lower gray matter density in the ACC.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 24, 2014·4 min read

From Rats to Humans: Project NEUWalk Closer to Clinical Trials

By electrically stimulating the severed part of the spinal cord, researchers were able to make a completely paralyzed rat walk over obstacles.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 24, 2014·2 min read

New EEG Electrode Set for Fast and Easy Measurement of Brain Function Abnormalities

Researchers have developed a new, easy to use EEG electrode set.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 23, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Developing Tissue Chip to Screen Neurological Toxins

Researchers are working to develop a faster and more affordable way to screen for neural toxins.

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