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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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·November 6, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Provide First Peek at How Neurons Multitask

A new study sheds light on how a single neuron can perform multiple functions in a model organism.

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·November 6, 2014·4 min read

Ghost Illusion Created in the Lab

Manipulating sensorimotor input, researchers invoke a 'ghostly' illusion for study participants.

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·November 5, 2014·4 min read

Piglet Brain Atlas New Tool in Understanding Human Infant Brain Development

A newly developed online tool could aid future postnatal brain growth studies.

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·November 3, 2014·3 min read

Neuroscientists Offer Novel Insight on Brain Networks

A new study looks at how the brain changes as we age and how different areas of the brain communicate with one another.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 31, 2014·3 min read

Link Seen Between Seizures and Migraines in the Brain

Researchers discover a link between the dynamics of seizures and spreading depression associated with migraine auras.

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·October 28, 2014·4 min read

Pair Bonding Reinforced in the Brain

The song control system in the brain of zebra finches is also active during simple communication calls, a new study reports.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 27, 2014·4 min read

Synapses Always on the Starting Blocks

Researchers report vesicles have close contact with cell membranes before fusion occurs.

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·October 27, 2014·2 min read

Study Gives New View on How Cells Control What Comes In and Out

The findings in a new study could help treat channel related neurological disorders.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 26, 2014·3 min read

Activity in Dendrites is Critical in Memory Formation

A new study reports on the role of dendrites in memory formation.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 26, 2014·2 min read

Real Time Readout of Neurochemical Activity

Implanted engineered cells with fluorescent dyes which change color in response to dopamine and norepinephrine allows researchers to observe changes in neurosignalling in real time, a new study reports.

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·October 24, 2014·2 min read

Navigation for Nerve Cells

Researchers report FLRT proteins guide precursors of pyramidal cells during neurodevelopment.

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·October 24, 2014·2 min read

Memories Get the Emotional Switch

A new study reports neurons which encode whether a memory is negative or positive can be reprogrammed to change the emotional association of the experience. Findings could have implications for future research into PTSD.