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.

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·November 15, 2015·2 min read

Digital Treatment for Lazy Eye

Researchers report programmable electronic glasses effectively help improve vision in children with amblyopia.

MRI shows glutamate levels in the hippocampus.

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·November 14, 2015·3 min read

Glutamate Imaging Identifies Previously Undetected Seizure Sites

GLuCEST neuroimaging technique detects buildup of glutamate in the brain, highlighting where epileptic seizures are likely to occur.

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·November 13, 2015·5 min read

How the Arts Influence Our Minds and Nervous System

A new book reveals how entertainers in the 19th Century used scientific findings about cognitive function to play on the nerves of the spectators.

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·November 12, 2015·4 min read

Sweet Memories: Eating Sweets Forms Memories That Control Eating Habits

According to a new study, neurons in the dorsal hippocampus are activated by consuming sweet foods, helping form a memory of the meal.

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·November 12, 2015·3 min read

Lead Exposure Impacts Children’s Sleep

According to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.

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·November 12, 2015·5 min read

This is Your Brain on Art

Researchers take their study out of the lab and into the real world to see what happens in the brain as people observe artwork.

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·November 12, 2015·6 min read

Reliability and Ease of Use Enhanced for BrainGate BCI by Self Calibration

Researchers make significant advancements to develop a practical BCI technology that is easy to use and reliable for people with paralysis to use independently to regain control over external devices.

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·November 11, 2015·4 min read

Social Media is a ‘Treasure Trove’ for Neuroscience Research

A new study investigates some approaches neuroscientists may use to gain valuable insights from social media.

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·November 11, 2015·4 min read

Unraveling the Neural Circuitry of Cravings

Activating designer neural receptors can suppress cravings in the ventral pallidum, a new study reports.

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·November 11, 2015·2 min read

Imitating Synapses Could Lead to Smarter Electronics

Researchers have developed a synthetic synapse that mimics natural synaptic plasticity. They believe the synthetic synapse could help improve electronics and bring us one step close to human like artificial intelligence.