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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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·March 12, 2017·5 min read

Brain Networks at Rest Are in Readiness For Action

A new study reports that when at rest, neural networks are ready to execute even the simplest of behaviors and movements.

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·March 10, 2017·4 min read

Optimized Sensors to Study Memory and Learning

A new biosensor can help visualize two proteins critical for synaptic plasticity, a new study reports.

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·March 10, 2017·7 min read

Alcoholism May Be Caused by Dynamical Dopamine Imbalance

Researchers have identified a potential mechanism for the development of alcoholism.

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·March 9, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Directly Observe Concepts in Human Brain

Technological advances allow researchers to observe how the brain processes semantic information.

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·March 9, 2017·5 min read

Brain is Ten Times More Active Than Previously Measured

Researchers believe their findings could change the way scientists understand how the brain works.

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·March 9, 2017·5 min read

Hard Choices? Ask Your Brain’s Dopamine

According to a new study, changing dopamine levels is sufficient to alter upcoming decisions.

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·March 9, 2017·6 min read

Memory Brain Hack: Super Sized Memory is Trainable and Long Lasting

Embarking in 30 minutes of strategic memory training for 40 days more than doubles the capacity for memory recall, a new study reports.

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·March 8, 2017·3 min read

Neurological Link Between Epilepsy and Religious Experiences

A new study provides additional evidence that the tenancy for people to be drawn toward religious belief is neurologically based.

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·March 8, 2017·5 min read

Novel Dimensional Approach Uncovers Biomarker for Inattention

Greater variability in reaction time is associated with reduced gray matter volume in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, a new study reports.

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·March 7, 2017·4 min read

Identifying the Neural Signature of Healthy Brain Aging

A new study reports the ability to modulate brain activity when it comes to shutting off processes irrelevant to a task may be compromised in older people.

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·March 7, 2017·4 min read

Pinpointing Sensory Links Between Autism and Synaesthesia

Researchers report both people with synaesthesia and those on the autism spectrum share similar heightened sensory sensitivity.

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·March 7, 2017·4 min read

Brain Architecture Alters to Compensate for Depression

Researchers discover differences in the structure of the cerebral cortex in depressed patients, but the differences can be normalized following taking appropriate medications.