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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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·January 27, 2017·5 min read

Structure of LSD and Its Receptor Explains Its Potency

Researchers report the key why LSD hallucinations last so long is due to how it fits into serotonin receptors.

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·January 26, 2017·4 min read

LSD Alters Perception Via Serotonin Receptors

A new study sheds light on how perception of meaning changes when a person is under the influence of LSD.

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·January 26, 2017·3 min read

Split Brain Does Not Lead to Split Consciousness

Contrary to the established view, researchers report a split brain does not cause split consciousness in patients.

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·January 26, 2017·5 min read

New Gene Delivery Therapy Restores Partial Hearing and Balance in Deaf Mice

Summary: Treatment allows mice who would normally be completely deaf to hear the equivalent of a loud conversation, researchers say....

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·January 25, 2017·5 min read

Triggering the Brain’s Auto Focus

A new study pinpoints the brain area responsible for forming direct links between environmental stimuli and enhanced focus.

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·January 25, 2017·6 min read

Fixating on Faces: Face Cell Activation Depends on Where You Are Paying Attention

Study could shed light on the mechanisms behind social cognitive defects associated with autism.

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·January 25, 2017·5 min read

Naughty or Nice? Personality Traits Linked to Differences in Brain Structure

Researchers report on how differences in cortical anatomy relates to each of the five factors of personality.

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·January 25, 2017·4 min read

Switching Off the Brain

Researchers use optogenetics to inhibit brain activity in order to discover more about the relationship between behavior and neural circuits.

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·January 25, 2017·4 min read

In Utero Conditions Can Affect Teen Brain Development

A new study reports the in utero environment can impact teenage brain development, contributing to problems with cognitive processing and emotional regulation.