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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.

The image shows the neurons which send the hunting impulse to the movement control area in the zebrafish brain.

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·December 16, 2014·4 min read

Which Dot Will They Hunt?

Researchers shed light on the neural circuitry involved in the behavior which allows young zebrafish to capture their prey.

The image shows the neurons in the lateral horn of a fruit fly that respond to attractive odors.

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·December 16, 2014·6 min read

How the Brain Can Distinguish Good from Bad Smells

The lateral horn has been identified as the processing center for behaviorally relevant odor information, a new study reports.

The image is a diagram representation of acetylcholine receptors.

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·December 15, 2014·3 min read

Neurotransmitter Binding Site Function Revealed with Unprecedented Accuracy

New research significantly advances understanding of how drugs activate receptors.

The image shows stained oligodendrocyte progenitor cells in the brain.

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·December 15, 2014·5 min read

Neurons Listen to Glial Cells

A collaborative research paper uncovers a novel mechanism of altered information processing between neurons.

The image shows the neural connections in different states.

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·December 15, 2014·3 min read

Neuronal Circuits Filter out Distractions in the Brain

A new study identifies a neural pathway which controls attention.

The image shows neurons from the primary visual cortex of an awake mouse.

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·December 12, 2014·4 min read

Neuroscientists Reveal Fundamental Discovery About Cortical Neurons

A new paper hypothesizes that a particular type of interneuron may influence responses in a context dependent manner.

The image is a diagram from Gray's Anatomy which shows a cut away in the brain revealing the insular cortex.

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·December 11, 2014·3 min read

Obese Children’s Brains More Responsive to Sugar

A new neuroimaging study reports of neural differences in obese children when they taste sugar.

The is a brain image with the location of the amygdala highlighted.

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·December 10, 2014·2 min read

Study Pinpoints Part of Brain That Triggers Addiction

Optogenetics study shows activating the amygdala can create an addiction and an intense desire for sugary foods.

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·December 10, 2014·5 min read

Dragonflies on the Hunt Display Complex Choreography

Using motion capture techniques to track dragonflies as they hunt their prey, researchers found the insect's movement is guided by internal models of its own body and the anticipated movements of its prey.