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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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·July 19, 2018·4 min read

Perinatal Exposure to Phthalates Impairs Brain Structure and Function: Rat Study

Researchers report rats exposed to phthalates, both while in the womb and through lactation, had fewer neurons and synapses than peers who were not exposed to the plasticizing chemicals. Additionally, the phthalate exposed rats showed deficits in cognitive flexibility.

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·July 19, 2018·5 min read

ADHD Drugs Do Not Improve Cognition in Healthy College Students

Researchers report, contrary to popular belief, Adderall and other ADHD drugs do not improve cognition in healthy college students. Instead, they may impair cognitive function.

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·July 19, 2018·3 min read

Sugar Improves Memory in Over 60s, Study Suggests

Increasing blood sugar levels in those over 60 helps improve memory and performance, a new study reports.

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·July 19, 2018·3 min read

Mobile Phone Radiation May Affect Memory Performance in Adolescents

A new study reports radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure from cell phones over a year may have negative effects of memory performance in teens.

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·July 18, 2018·5 min read

Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mother’s Gut

Researchers have successfully identified autism risk in young mice by examining their mother's microbiome during pregnancy. The study, which may offer the earliest detection of autism, could pave the way to developing preventative measures against forms of autism by altering the maternal diet and probiotic intake.

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·July 18, 2018·6 min read

Neurons Can Carry More Than One Signal at a Time

A new study reveals a single neuron is capable of encoding information from two different sounds by switching between signals associated with one sound to that of the other.

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·July 17, 2018·3 min read

The Scent of Coffee Appears to Boost Math Performance

Researchers say coffee like scents helped people perform better on analytic task. Additionally, exposure to the scent has a similar effect to drinking coffee, suggesting the coffee scent has a placebo effect.

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·July 14, 2018·3 min read

Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain

Researchers say dietary fats, not sugars or proteins, are the only cause of weight gain.

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·July 13, 2018·5 min read

The Psychology of Roller Coasters

Researchers investigate why so many people are hooked on the thrill of roller coaster riding.

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·July 13, 2018·4 min read

The VIPs of the Nervous System

Researchers have unlocked a cure for jet lag by activating VIP neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

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·July 13, 2018·4 min read

Pay Attention: How the Brain Performs a Background Scan to Help Focus

According to researchers, vision and brain circuits perform regular background scans, making neurons available for focus based tasks. The process makes it possible for us to pay, and maintain, attention.

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·July 13, 2018·3 min read

New Neurons Archive Old Memories

Researchers report neurogenesis underlies the brain's capacity to create and store new memories. Exercise, researchers report, promotes neurogenesis and increases hippocampal capacity.