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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 20, 2015·3 min read

Iodine Deficiency in Pregnant Women Impairs Embryonic Brain Development

A new study reports iodine deficiency during pregnancy can impact embryonic brain development.

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·January 19, 2015·3 min read

Major Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the Eye

Researchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.

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·January 19, 2015·2 min read

Citrus Scent Inhibits Liver Cancer

Researchers report that in the future, olfactory receptors could serve as a target for liver cancer diagnosis and treatments.

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·January 19, 2015·3 min read

How Does the Brain Adapt to the Restoration of Eyesight?

A new study could help pave the way for developing adaptive rehabilitation programs following visual restoration surgery.

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·January 18, 2015·5 min read

Researchers Enlarge Brain Samples, Making Them Easier to Image

Researchers develop a new method to allow brain slices to be physically magnified and imaged at a higher resolution.

This is a cartoon drawing of two ray guns, one named insulin and the other leptin, shooting lasers at a high fat meal.

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·January 16, 2015·2 min read

Could Our Brain Instruct Our Bodies to Burn More Fat?

New research provides additional insight into how the brain regulates body fat and could help provide more effective methods of weight loss.

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·January 16, 2015·3 min read

Is it Possible to Reset Our Biological Clocks?

Glucocorticoids could help synchronize circadian rhythm, a new study reports.

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·January 16, 2015·2 min read

Implanting Fear

Researchers report noradrenaline and Hebbian plasticity work in tandem to form memories of fearful events.

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·January 15, 2015·4 min read

Extra Short Nanowires Best for Brain

Researchers report shorter nanowires would be a better option for implanting into the brain.

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·January 15, 2015·2 min read

No More Neuronal Gibberish

The distance between neurons plays a part in regulating brain networks, a new study reports.

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·January 14, 2015·2 min read

Electrical Stimulation ‘Tunes’ Visual Attention Using Long Term Memory

A new study challenges current understanding of how visual attention is focused, as well as the roles of long and short term memory.

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·January 13, 2015·4 min read

First Contracting Human Muscle Grown in Laboratory

Researchers report they have created the first lab grown, contracting human muscles.

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