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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·April 1, 2017·5 min read

Stretching the Boundaries of Neural Implants

Researchers have developed a flexible neural fiber implant that can deliver both optical impulses for optogenetic stimulation and electrical stimulation. The new implant could help to restore function in those with spinal cord injury.

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·March 31, 2017·3 min read

Key Component of Sleep Inducing Herb Identified

An active compound in the leaves of Ashwagandha can help to induce sleep and could be helpful in the treatment of insomnia, a new study reports.

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·March 31, 2017·6 min read

How Slow Breathing Induces Tranquility

Researchers have identified a group of neurons that relay information from the brain's respiratory system to an areas of the brain associated with generating arousal.

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·March 31, 2017·4 min read

Brain’s Role in Tourette Tics Simulated in New Computational Model

Researchers use a new computer based brain stimulation to demonstrate tics associated with Tourette syndrome as a result of interaction between multiple brain regions.

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·March 30, 2017·5 min read

Brain’s “GPS” Does a Lot More Than Just Navigate

The entorhinal cortex plays a much broader role in memory and learning than previously thought, researchers report.

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·March 30, 2017·4 min read

Altered Perceptions

Researchers report on how certain activity in face cells can alter perception.

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·March 30, 2017·4 min read

How The Sounds of Nature Help Us to Relax

Listening to the sounds of nature creates an outward directed focus of attention, helping us to relax, a new study reports.

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·March 29, 2017·4 min read

Natural Chemical Helps Brain Adapt to Stress

Researchers report deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for developing depression and PTSD. Boosting the system could help in treating stress related disorders.

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·March 28, 2017·7 min read

Lead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Lower IQ and Lower Status

A new study looks at the long term ramifications of childhood lead exposure, finding links to lower cognitive function, IQ and socioeconomic status.

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·March 28, 2017·5 min read

Brain Stimulation Improves Schizophrenia-Like Cognitive Problems

Researchers report stimulating the cerebellum of rats with schizophrenia like cognitive problems helps to normalize brain activity in the frontal cortex and correct the rat's ability to estimate the passage of time.