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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.

Image shows brain scans of kids with sleep apnea.

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·March 17, 2017·5 min read

Untreated Sleep Apnea in Children Can Harm Brain Cells Tied to Cognition and Mood

Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea.

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·March 17, 2017·6 min read

The Genes and Neural Circuits Behind Autism’s Impaired Sociability

Researchers have identified genetic and neural networks that could contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of autism.

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·March 17, 2017·7 min read

A Blood Test For Autism

A new study reports a computer algorithm that examines the level of metabolites in blood samples can accurately predict if a child is on the autism spectrum.

Image shows the structre of a serotonin molecule.

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·March 16, 2017·5 min read

When Our World Turns ‘Upside-Down,’ Serotonin Helps Us Deal With It

Researchers analyse the role serotonin plays in reward and learning.

Image shows the location of the auditory cortex in the brain.

Auditory Neuroscience Electrophysiology Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 15, 2017·6 min read

The Way The Brain Processes Speech Could Serve as a Predictor of Early Dementia

Noticeable communication problems may be an early sign of mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.

Image shows Keratinocyte-derive neural crest stem cells.

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·March 15, 2017·4 min read

From Skin to Brain: Stem Cells Without Genetic Modification

Researchers convert adult skin cells into neural crest cells without any genetic modification.

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·March 14, 2017·5 min read

Discovery of Developmental Split Brain Syndrome

Researchers have identified a new syndrome caused by mutations in the DCC gene which can lead to a range of disabilities.

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·March 14, 2017·5 min read

Buzzing the Brain With Electricity Can Boost Working Memory

Researchers use transcranial alternating current stimulation to help improve short term working memory.

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·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Predicting Crime Knowledge States in the Human Brain

Neuroimaging can detect whether a person is acting in a state of knowledge when committing a crime, or whether they are acting recklessly with no premeditation, researchers report.

Image shows a patient with ALS using the fNIRS.

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·March 13, 2017·3 min read

Locked-In ALS Patients Answer Yes or No Questions with Wearable fNIRS Device

fNIRS technology is allowing ALS patients who are 'locked in' to communicate, a new study reports.

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·March 13, 2017·2 min read

Never Before Seen Images of Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

New technology allows researchers to produce images that predate the formation of amyloid beta in the brain. The findings have prompted researchers to suggest stabilizing the protein, rather than attempting to limit it, in order to reduce Alzheimer's symptoms.