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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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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 29, 2016·5 min read

Scientists Engineer Gene Pathway to Grow Brain Organoids With Surface Folding

Findings could help to identify cells affected by Zika virus, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 29, 2016·4 min read

The Rhythm That Makes Memories Permanent

Sharp wave ripples, brain waves important for memory consolidation, are influenced by synaptic inhibition, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 29, 2016·4 min read

Inactivity in Obese Mice Linked to Decreased Motivation to Move

Researchers link physical inactivity in obese mice to altered dopamine receptors rather than their body weight.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 29, 2016·3 min read

Genes and the Environment Equally Affect Language Related Brain Activity

A new study reports both the environment and genetics affect brain activity related to language in the brain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 28, 2016·5 min read

Stability Without Junctions: Cadherin Prevents Cortical Deformation

Cadherin plays a role in cell cortex stabilization, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 28, 2016·4 min read

‘Latest Spoke in the Wheel’ Drives Brain-Mapping Advances

Super resolution microscopy may help to provide a better understanding of the structure and functions of the brain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 27, 2016·4 min read

Novel Insights Into Neuronal Activity-Dependent Gene Expression by CREB

A new study explores how neural activity influences CREB dynamics.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 27, 2016·5 min read

Oxytocin Enhances Social Affiliation in Chimps

Oxytocin enhances group affiliation and helps chimps to stand by one another against rivals, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 26, 2016·5 min read

New Mechanism of How Brain Networks Form Identified

Inhibitory neurons form neural networks that become broader as they mature, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 22, 2016·3 min read

Music in the Brain: Imaging Genetic Study Links Dopamine Genes to Music

The effect music has on people may be genetically determined by dopamine functionality, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 22, 2016·4 min read

Controlling the Body Clock

Researchers present a new approach to creating genetic knock out mice to help investigate circadian rhythm.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 22, 2016·4 min read

Plastic Compound BPS Alters Mom’s Behavior and Brain Regions: Mouse Study

BPS affects a neuroanatomy and maternal behavior in pregnant and lactating mice, including an association with an increased risk of infanticide.

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