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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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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 22, 2014·4 min read

Neurons in a Forest of Signposts

Proteases helps control the navigation of growing axons, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 22, 2014·2 min read

Light Alcohol Consumption During Later Life Associated With Better Episodic Memory

Moderate alcohol consumption in people over the age of 60 is linked to greater hippocampal volume and better episodic memory, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 22, 2014·3 min read

Mathematical Model Shows How the Brain Remains Stable During Learning

Researchers have devised a new mathematical model which helps explain how the brain's networks can learn new information while remaining stable.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 21, 2014·4 min read

Reading a Biological Clock in the Dark

Researchers report correct coordination between our circadian clock and gut bacteria could be critical for preventing metabolic diseases.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 21, 2014·6 min read

Immune Proteins Moonlight to Regulate Brain Cell Connections

MHCI, an immune system protein, could play an unexpected role in Autism and Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 20, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Untangle the Biological Effects of Blue Light

Melanopsin and S-cones battle for control of the pupil under blue light.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 20, 2014·3 min read

Tarantula Toxin is Used to Report on Electrical Activity in Live Cells

Researchers develop a novel probe which uses tarantula toxins combined with a fluorescent compound to bind to neurons.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 20, 2014·2 min read

Study Suggests Mental Rest and Reflection Boost Learning

A new study reports mental rest and reflection boost memory and learning.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 17, 2014·3 min read

How the Brain Leads Us to Believe We Have Sharp Vision

Researchers report our brain uses previous visual experiences to predict how blurred objects would look in sharper detail.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 17, 2014·3 min read

Study Finds Action Video Games May Bolster Sensorimotor Skills

A new study reports gamers who enjoy action video games, such as Call of Duty, appear to learn sensorimotor skills quicker than non-gamers.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 17, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Develop Decoy Drug to Aid Ailing Brain

Researchers succeed in restoring the ability of adult mice to form new connections in the brain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 16, 2014·4 min read

Are Male Brains Wired to Ignore Food for Sex?

Researchers report nematodes can suppress their ability to locate food in favor of finding a mate.

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