Neuroscience

Neuroscience research articles are provided.

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 13, 2016·5 min read

Primate Brain Development Study May Shed Light on Human Developmental Disorders

A new study that looks at the development of rhesus monkey brains could shed light on the neurodevelopmental processes involved in disorders such as schizophrenia and autism in humans.

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·July 13, 2016·5 min read

Mini-Brain Model of Idiopathic Autism Reveals Underlying Pathology of Neuronal Overgrowth

A new mini brain model reveals defective molecular pathways during brain development can result in early neuronal overgrowth associated with ideopahtic Autism.

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·July 13, 2016·4 min read

Humans Perceive Time Somewhere in Between Reality and Our Expectations

Researchers report people anticipate future occurrences of stimuli in line with expected patterns, but the perceived accuracy of the response differs from reality when the stimuli is either accelerated or delayed.

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·July 13, 2016·5 min read

What “Free Will” Looks Like in the Brain

A new study pinpoints he areas of the brain involved in decision-making and action.

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·July 12, 2016·3 min read

Nanotech ‘Tattoo’ Can Map Emotion and Monitor Muscle Activity

New technology could help improve muscle control and rehabilitation for those with stroke.

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·July 12, 2016·4 min read

Mathematical Models Explain East-West Asymmetry of Jet Lag Recovery

A new math model explains why people experience slower jet lag recovery when flying east to west.

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·July 12, 2016·2 min read

MRI Technique Shows What Drinking Water Does to Your Appetite, Stomach and Brain

A new study reveals how drinking water can alter messages from the stomach to the brain and give that full feeling.

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·July 12, 2016·3 min read

Growing Neurons Undergo Major Metabolic Shift

A new study reveals a metabolic route that appears to go awry in neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.

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·July 12, 2016·4 min read

Middle Age Memory Decline a Matter of Changing Focus

Memory decline that starts during middle age may be the result of changes in what information the brain focuses on when forming and retrieving memories.

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·July 11, 2016·12 min read

Brexit Could Threaten Neurodegenerative Disease Research in Europe

A new paper considers how Britain's decision to 'Brexit' the European Union could impact funding for neuroscience research, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases.