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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 15, 2018·4 min read

Our Shared Reality is Fraying

Researchers report truth is key to normal human interactions and consider how society might be losing its sense of shared reality.

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·September 15, 2018·5 min read

Diving In to How Our Brains Process Information

Researchers are embarking on a new project to better understand the mechanisms of cognitive control.They hope to generate a specific mathematical model for each individual's brain activity in order to understand how cognitive control differs between people.

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·September 14, 2018·3 min read

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Early Death

Researchers report following an anti-inflammatory diet can help lower the risks of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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·September 14, 2018·4 min read

Even on Standardized Diet, Gut Flora Changes from Day to Day

Researchers say that, despite taking a standardized diet consisting of a liquid meal replacement, gut bacteria change frequently and unpredictably.

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·September 14, 2018·4 min read

More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia

A new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition.

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·September 14, 2018·5 min read

Dietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During Aging

Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging.

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·September 14, 2018·3 min read

Cold Water Swimming May Ease Depression

A new case study reports swimming in cold, open water may help those with major depressive disorder to gain control of their symptoms and possibly live medication free.

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·September 13, 2018·6 min read

Corruption is Hard to Hide if You’re a Politician Whose Face is Wide

According to researchers, people are able to judge whether a politician has been convicted of corruption just by looking at their faces.

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·September 13, 2018·4 min read

New Brain Process Responsible for Long Term Stress Identified

Researchers have identified a new neural mechanism that contributes to long term stress and PTSD. The study reports the mechanism is mediated by brain fluid in areas associated with stress response.

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·September 13, 2018·5 min read

People Show Confirmation Bias Even About Which Way Dots are Moving

A new study reports people use confirmation bias, even when a decision they make has little to no consequence.

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·September 13, 2018·8 min read

Regret is a Gambler’s Curse

Researchers report the orbitofrontal cortex replays aspects of past decisions, and the main driver of activity in the OFC is regret when it comes to gambling.

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·September 13, 2018·3 min read

The Art of Storytelling: Why We Relate to Characters

A new neuroimaging study sheds light on how we relate to characters in stories. Researchers report, no matter how a story is relayed, brain networks associated with theory of mind are activated when participants associate with the protagonist. The study concludes our brains relate best to characters, no matter how the narrative is expressed.