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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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·June 14, 2018·6 min read

Brain Changes Linked to Sleep Needed

A new study sheds light on the biochemistry of sleep need in the brain.

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·June 14, 2018·5 min read

Early Birds Less Prone to Depression

A new study reports middle aged people who are early risers have a lower risk of developing depression.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 14, 2018·5 min read

Possible New Pathway to Treat Anxiety

Researchers have identified a new neural pathway that may provide a good target for a drug to reduce anxiety symptoms.

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·June 14, 2018·4 min read

New Cell Type in Human Brain May Play Critical Role in Visual Search

Researchers have identified a new functional type of cell in the medial temporal lobe that may play an essential role in visual search.

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·June 14, 2018·3 min read

Mapping Memory

A new study sheds light on how our brain stores long term spatial memories. Researchers have identified a specific pattern of neural activity in the retrosplenial cortex when our brains are in the process of storing spatial memories.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 13, 2018·4 min read

High Saturated Fat Diet Linked to Poor Stress Coping Skills in Adolescents

Researchers report high fat diets in teens is associated with poor stress coping skills later in life.

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·June 13, 2018·3 min read

Possible Marker Found to Predict Long Term Learning

Researchers have identified a possible neurological biomarker for long term learning. The brain wave biomarker could allow educators to attempt new educational techniques to improve long term learning by measuring the results via EEG testing.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 13, 2018·2 min read

Neuropeptide Involved in Transmitting Itch Signal in Eczema Identified

Researchers implicate the neuropeptide NPPB in generating the itching sensation symptomatic of eczema.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 13, 2018·5 min read

Mindfulness Meditation and Relaxation Response Have Different Effects on Brain Function

A new study reports relaxation exercises strengthens coupling between brain areas associated with deliberate control, while mindfulness strengthens coupling between areas associated with sensory awareness and perception.

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·June 13, 2018·3 min read

Neural Circuit Mechanisms of Emotion Identified

Researchers shed light on the mechanisms behind the anxiolytic CRH circuit in the ventral tegmental area of the brain.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

Neural Activity Sheds Light on the Origins of Consciousness

A new EEG and fMRI study of epilepsy patients may reveal clues about the origins of consciousness. Researchers report activity in the frontal lobe changes 2 seconds before patients report an alteration in perception, and activity in the medial temporal lobe changes one second prior to them reporting.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Researchers have discovered another purpose for the gut-brain axis; relaying information to the hippocampus to store information about our environment and location.