Neuroscience

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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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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Missing Link Between Gut and Brain Discovered With Big Implications for Disease

Researchers have identified immune cells in the membranes around the brain that could be a 'missing link' in the gut-brain axis. The immune cells also appear to have a positive impact on recovery following spinal cord injury.

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·December 17, 2016·5 min read

Controlling Robotic Arms With The Brain

Researchers use non-invasive EEG technology to allow people to move a robotic arm with the power of their minds.

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·December 17, 2016·4 min read

Neurons Anticipate Body’s Response to Food and Water

Findings provide a new insight into how the brain regulates food and water intake.

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·December 16, 2016·3 min read

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive Control

Applying transcranial direct current stimulation to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can help to improve cognitive control and may be a beneficial treatment for those with autism, schizophrenia and ADHD, a new study reports.

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·December 16, 2016·6 min read

Turning Back Time: Researchers Reverse Signs of Aging

Researchers have developed a new technique that is able to rejuvenate organs in animals and extend their life span.

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·December 16, 2016·4 min read

Why Morning People Should Not Work at Night

Early risers take less time to complete memory related tasks than night owls, but tend to make more mistakes, a new study reports.

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·December 15, 2016·4 min read

Does Good Tasting Food Cause Weight Gain?

Researchers question whether eating 'good tasting' foods drives overeating leading to obesity.

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·December 14, 2016·4 min read

How Hearing ‘Twist My Arm’ Engages the Brain

Researchers discover metaphors that involve body parts such as arms or legs, such as 'twist my arm, engage a brain region responsible for the visual perception of those parts.