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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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·February 23, 2016·3 min read

Bat Brain Behavior Offers Insights Into How Humans Focus Attention

Researchers discover how a bat's brain determines what's worth paying attention to.

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·February 23, 2016·5 min read

How We Keep Track of What Matters

According to a new study, the visual system keeps track of relevant object while eye movements are made.

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·February 22, 2016·3 min read

Taste Sensors in Fly Legs Control Feeding

Researchers report taste information received from different parts of a fly's body is processed differently in the brain.The findings suggest different taste organs could have different functions.

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·February 22, 2016·3 min read

Analyzing the Complexity of Our Perception

A new study aims to answer questions about how the brain perceives objects.

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·February 22, 2016·3 min read

Natural Pigment Astaxanthin Promotes Hippocampal Neurogenesis

A natural red pigment that is abundant in salmon and crustaceans appears to promote hippocampal neurogenesis, a new study reports.

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·February 20, 2016·6 min read

Novel Combination of Ingredients in Formula Offers Support for Brain Development

Researchers report a novel combination of MFGM, lactoferrin and prebiotics added to a DHA and ARA formula advanced brain development in piglets. This advanced formula could potentially be used on human babies.

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·February 20, 2016·4 min read

4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior

Researchers show freezing behavior associated with feat is associated with an internally generated brain state that manifests in sustained 4 Hz oscillatory dynamics in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex-basolateral amygdala circuits.

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·February 19, 2016·5 min read

Ripples of Memory

Researchers have developed a technique to look inside brain cells as they undergo the intense bursts of neural activity known as "ripples" that are thought to underlie memory formation.

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·February 19, 2016·3 min read

Brain Activity Patterns During Sleep Consolidate Memory

A good night's sleep is critical for memory consolidation, a new study reports.

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·February 18, 2016·4 min read

A Key Mechanism that Could Improve Brain Function

Astrocytes can be adjusted by neurons in response to injury and disease, a new study reports.

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·February 18, 2016·4 min read

Questioning the Theory of How the Nervous System Trims Its Branches

According to a new study, the survival of axons in a developing embryo comes from cells in the body and not the axon itself.

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·February 17, 2016·3 min read

Low Dose Exposure to Organochlorine Pesticides Linked to Cognitive Impairment

A new study reports on increased risk of cognitive impairment in people who were subjected to chronic low dose exposure to certain environmental contaminants.