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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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·May 1, 2018·4 min read

The Macabre World of Mind Controlling Parasites

Neuroparasitology could shed new light into the neurological basis for behavior and decision making, researchers say.

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·May 1, 2018·5 min read

A Rose is a Rose is a Rose: Mathematical Model Explains How Different Brains Agree on Smells

A new computational model sheds light on the complexity of smell identification. Researchers report different brains know how to associate new similar odors, so long as they have experienced an overlap in odors over their lifetime.

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·May 1, 2018·6 min read

Critical Period for Language Learning Identified

Researchers report the critical period of language learning may be longer than previously believed. A new study reveals children remain skilled at learning new languages until age 18.

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·May 1, 2018·4 min read

EEG Signals Accurately Predict Autism as Early as 3 Months of Age

EEG data fed into a new computer algorithm can help to identify which children will be diagnosed with autism at up to 95% accuracy, researchers report.

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·May 1, 2018·2 min read

How a Nap Can Enhance False Memories in One Half of the Brain

Napping influences memory in the right hemisphere of the brain, inducing false memories in a word recall test, researchers report.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

How to Control Biology With Light and Without Genetics

Researchers have created a silicon mesh that can be crafted to help stimulate neurons, limbs and tissue.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

New Model Could Uncover Important Answers in Alzheimer’s Research

Researchers have developed a new rat model of Alzheimer's disease that can be used to study the accumulation of amyloid plaques.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

Higher Levels of Aerobic Fitness Associated With Better Word Production Skills in Older Adults

Older adults with higher levels of aerobic fitness suffer less often from age related memory failures, researchers report.

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·April 30, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Make First Serotonin Measurements in Humans

Using electrochemical probes transplanted into living human brains, researchers shed light on how serotonin acts.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

Youth Tackle Football Participation Linked to Early Onsite of Cognitive and Emotional Problems

A new study of football players who were diagnosed with CTE reveals those who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 had earlier onset of emotional and cognitive problems.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

An AI For Deciphering What Animals Do All Day

Researchers adapt the popular 'bag of words' algorithm to tack every move of a Hydra.

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·April 30, 2018·6 min read

Editing Brain Activity with Holography

Researchers use holographic projection into the brain to activate and suppress neurons. The technology has the ability to copy real patterns of brain activity and trick the brain into perceiving sensory information. The technology could have implications for the development of new prosthetics and brain implants.