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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.

This image shows a Crocothemis erythraea dragonfly.

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·August 15, 2013·2 min read

Dragonflies Can See by Switching “On” and “Off”

Researchers have discovered a complex and novel visual circuit in the brains of dragonflies. They hope the findings could some day help to improve vision systems for robots.

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·August 14, 2013·4 min read

How Neurons Get Wired

A new study reveals a previously unknown mechanism which establishes polarity in developing neurons. The findings could help to develop new therapies for spinal injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.

This is an image of the brain scans taken for this study.

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·August 13, 2013·4 min read

Brain Scans Could Help Diagnose Dyslexia

Neuroimaging study identifies differences in a key language structure before children start to learn to read.

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·August 13, 2013·2 min read

Newly Discovered ‘Switch’ Plays Dual Role in Memory Formation

Researchers discover a protein switch which can increase or decrease memory building, depending on the signal it detects.

This image is a coronal section through the main olfactory bulb of an adult male mouse.

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·August 12, 2013·2 min read

Sense of Smell: The Nose and Brain Make Quite a Team, in Disconnection

Olfactory retentivity persists at a central level, helping us to identify new odors in complex environments and memorize smells, a new study suggests.

The diagram shows 264 brain regions in the human brain color coded by network affiliation.

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·August 12, 2013·5 min read

Brain’s Flexible Hub Network Helps Humans Adapt

A new study offers insight into how a well-connected core brain network in the lateral prefrontal cortex and posterior parietal cortex, help coordinate the brain’s response to novel cognitive challenges.

The image shows the pathways in the basal ganglia. The striatum is shown in a purple/blue color.

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·August 2, 2013·3 min read

New Findings Could Help Improve Development of Drugs for Addiction

Researchers describe findings which could help enable the development of more effective medications for addiction, with fewer side effects.

The image shows a person undergoing a MEG scan.

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·August 1, 2013·3 min read

Speedier Scans Reveal New Distinctions in Resting and Active Brain

Using MEG brain scans, which are a speedier alternative to fMRI, researchers are discovering new insights into how brain regions work together.

the pictures show NG2-expressing OPC in healthy nerve tissue.

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·July 31, 2013·2 min read

Researcher Decode Mechanisms of Cell Orientation in the Brain

New research shows the transmembrane protein NG2 controls orientation of cell migration towards a wound.

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·July 30, 2013·4 min read

Full Body Illusion is Associated with a Drop in Skin Temperature

According to a new study, people can be tricked into feeling that an avatar, a generated image of a human figure, is their own body.

This image shows Sarah Laszlo conducting her experiment.

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·July 29, 2013·2 min read

Study Aims to Improve Dyslexia Treatment

New research aims to untangle some of the mysteries surrounding dyslexia and develop new methods to treat the learning disorder.

This image of the brain highlights the cerebellum in purple.

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·July 29, 2013·3 min read

Keeping Your Balance

Researchers discover a distinct small cluster of cells deep within the brain which react within milliseconds to readjust movements and help maintain balance.