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.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·March 25, 2017·7 min read

Astrocytes Keep Time For Brain and Behavior

A new study reveals astrocytes play an surprisingly important role in the body's circadian clock.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 24, 2017·4 min read

New Stem Cell Method Produces Millions of Human Brain and Muscle Cells in Days

Researchers have developed a new technique that simplifies the production of human brain and muscle cells from stem cells.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 24, 2017·4 min read

Who is Least Afraid of Death?

A new study reveals atheists and those who hold very religious beliefs are least afraid of dying.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·March 24, 2017·5 min read

A Closer Look at a Living Nerve Synapse

A new, custom built microscope allows neuroscientists a closer look at the detailed workings of a synapse.

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·March 24, 2017·5 min read

Parallel Computation Provides Deeper Insight into Brain Function

Researchers have developed new software that can model neurons to the detail of molecular interactions.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 23, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Find Another Immune System Link Science Said Didn’t Exist

A groundbreaking new study reveals an unexpected interaction between men's testes and the immune system. Additionally, the findings could help explain the development of certain autoimmune disorders and why some cancer vaccines are ineffective.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 23, 2017·5 min read

Brain Circuit That Drives Pleasure Inducing Behavior Identified

Neurons in an area of the brain commonly associated with fear drive pleasure seeking behaviors, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 23, 2017·6 min read

How the Brain Combines Subtle Sensory Signals to Take Notice

Multisensory integration is an important skill for the developing brain because it helps shape how effectively we make sense of our surroundings, a new study reports.

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·March 22, 2017·5 min read

Brain Rewires Itself to Enhance Other Senses in Blind People

Researchers report on the combined structural, functional and anatomical changes that occur in those born blind that are not present in the brains of people born with sight.