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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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·October 8, 2018·5 min read

New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s

Researchers have successfully created the most detailed map of the hippocampus, an area of the brain implicated in memory. The map shows the structure, neural connections and functions in vivid detail.

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·October 8, 2018·1 min read

Life is Like a Box of Hippocampal Scenes

A new neuroimaging study of people watching the movie Forrest Gump reveals the hippocampus is sensitive to meaningful units of experience, rather than perceptual cues.

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·October 8, 2018·3 min read

Club Drug GBH Associated with Brain and Cognitive Changes

According to researchers, regular use of the popular clubbing drug, GBH, can have negative effects on brain networks associated with both long term and working memory. Additionally, frequent use of the drug is associated with an increased risk of developing stress and anxiety.

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·October 8, 2018·4 min read

Pregnant Women Recognize Baby Expressions Differently Depending on Mental Health History

Pregnant women with a history of bipolar disorder have a difficult time recognizing specific emotions in facial expressions, a new study reveals.

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·October 8, 2018·4 min read

Out Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch Identified

Researchers have identified a set of neurons, located in a region of the hypothalamus, that may be the switch that turns the brain off, allowing for sleep. The neurons are also tied to body temperature regulation.

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·October 6, 2018·5 min read

Binge Drinking and Blackouts: The Sobering Truth About Lost Learning in Students

A new study reports on how binge drinking and alcohol related blackouts can have a dramatic impact on students' learning and memory. Researchers also consider the impact of drinking too much on social behaviors.

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·October 6, 2018·6 min read

Why You Can’t Decide What to Order For Lunch

A new study reveals why, when the brain is faced with an overwhelming number of similar options, it struggles to make a decision.

a map of the bioelectrical transmission in the undamaged limb

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·October 5, 2018·4 min read

Amputation Injury is Communicated to Opposing Limbs

Researchers report that following amputation of one limb, the bioelectrical properties are immediately reflected in the undamaged, opposing limb.

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·October 5, 2018·3 min read

How the Brain Learns During Sleep

A new study sheds additional light on how the brain consolidates memory during sleep. Researchers report rapid fluctuations in gamma band activity in the hippocampus during nREM sleep helps facilitate memory reactivation.

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·October 5, 2018·2 min read

Researchers Create New Font That Helps Boost Memory

Researchers at RMIT combine psychological theory and typography to develop a new computer font they say helps to improve retention of written information. The font, Sans Forgetica, may help people remember what they read and could help those struggling to study for exams.

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·October 4, 2018·5 min read

How People Judge Good From Bad

Researchers shed light on how people decide whether certain behaviors are moral or immoral.

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·October 4, 2018·4 min read

Detecting Fake News, At Its Source

Researchers have created a new deep learning system that can determine if a news outlet is accurate or biased based on only 150 articles published. The algorithm can also detect the political leanings of a news site. Researchers say fake news articles are more likely to use language that is hyperbolic, subjective and emotional.