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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 16, 2018·6 min read

Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body

A new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.

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·June 16, 2018·6 min read

How Intensive Instruction Changes Brain Circuitry in Struggling Readers

Eight weeks of specialized tutoring helps strengthen white matter connections in those with dyslexia, helping to improve reading performance, researchers say.

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·June 16, 2018·4 min read

A Father’s Day Reminder: Your Kids Aren’t Really Growing Up Quickly

Researchers explore why our time perception alters and why we think our children are growing up faster than they actually are.

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·June 16, 2018·3 min read

Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

Researchers have identified neurons in the dentate gyrus that help to reprogram lasting traumatic memories.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Ever Noticed Time Seems to Move Faster When You’re in Control of Things?

Researchers explore why our perception of time changes when we enjoy and feel in control of our actions.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Same Characteristics Can Be Acquired Differently When It Comes to Neurons

Researchers report distant molecular mechanisms can generate the same features in different neurons. The findings shed new light on how brain cells develop.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Foods Combining Carbs and Fats More Rewarding That Just Carbs or Fats Alone

A new study reports foods that contain both carbs and fats evoke greater response in the brain's reward center than foods that contain either just carbs or fats.

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·June 15, 2018·5 min read

When Emotional Memories Intrude, Focusing on Context Could Help

A new study reveals focusing attention to the context of a memory, rather than the emotional aspects, increases activity in brain regions associated with executive function and attention.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Brain Matures Faster Due to Childhood Stress

Childhood stress accelerates maturation of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala and hippocampus, a new study reveals.

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·June 15, 2018·5 min read

Poker Has a ‘Tell’ About Strategic Thinkers

Reviewing the data of over 35,000 people playing online poker games, researchers gain insight into how people process strategic information in competitive settings.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Risk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva Samples

Researchers report a simple saliva test that measures cortisol levels at specific times of the day, can identify those at risk of stress and depression.