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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 29, 2016·5 min read

Why Working the Night Shift Can Pose a Cancer Risk

A new study reports on a link between circadian cell disruption and cancerous tumor growth.

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·July 28, 2016·4 min read

Recovery of Dopamine Function Emerges With Recovery From Smoking

Researchers report smoking related deficits in dopamine return to normal three months after quitting.

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·July 28, 2016·5 min read

Electric Brain Stimulation During Sleep Can Boost Memory

According to researchers, transcranial alternating current stimulation may help to improve memory when targeted to a specific kind of brain activity achieved during sleep.

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·July 28, 2016·6 min read

Study Identifies Brain Areas Altered During Hypnotic Trances

Researchers document neural changes associated with hypnosis.

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·July 27, 2016·4 min read

The Eyes Are the Window to the Brain

A new study reveals how purkinjie cells in the cerebellum are correlated with saccadic eye movements.

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·July 27, 2016·3 min read

The Brain’s Super-Sensitivity to Curbs

Researchers have pinpointed the areas of the brain most sensitive to even the tiniest borders.

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·July 27, 2016·5 min read

Imaging the Brain Structure That Allows Neurons to Communicate

Researchers use a new technique to image the process of neurotransmission.

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Featured Neuroscience

·July 27, 2016·5 min read

Neural Circuits Involved in Making Risky Decisions Identified

Researchers have uncovered what goes on in our brains when we are faced with the decision to take a risk or play it safe.

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·July 26, 2016·6 min read

Gut Busting: How Gaseous Substances in the Body Affect Psyche and Behavior

A new study reports on the role gasotransmitters play in behavior and psychology.

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·July 26, 2016·4 min read

What’s Going On When Babies Twitch in Their Sleep?

According to researchers, sleep twitches in babies could be linked to sensorimotor development.

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·July 25, 2016·4 min read

Imaging the Brain at Multiple Size Scales

Researchers report a new imaging technique can reveal subcellular details and long-range connections in the brain.

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·July 22, 2016·4 min read

How Memories Are Linked in the Brain

A new study provides insight into how certain memories become linked in the brain.

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