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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 is a diagram which shows how gut bacteria can influence unhealthy eating.

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·August 16, 2014·4 min read

Do Gut Bacteria Rule Our Minds?

New research investigates how gut bacteria could affect our cravings and moods in order to consume the nutrients they require to grow best.

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·August 15, 2014·5 min read

Bats Bolster Brain Hypothesis

A new study on how bats use echolocation lends support to the temporal binding hypothesis and could also have positive implications for new technology development.

The image shows a volunteer participating in the experiment.

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·August 14, 2014·3 min read

Memories of Errors Foster Faster Learning

Memories of errors, as well as memories of performing a task, help foster faster learning, a new study reports.

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·August 14, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Use Lasers to Control Mouse Brain Switchboard

A new optogenetics study could be a breakthrough in understanding how the TRN influences consciousness.

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·August 13, 2014·2 min read

3D Microscope Method to Look Inside Brains

Researchers develop a new microscopy method using a small needle and LED light to create 3D images of living brains.

The image shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

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·August 12, 2014·2 min read

New Study Points to a Brain Region Key to Contextual Memories

A new study points to previously understudied area of the brain as essential for forming the basis of contextual memory.

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·August 12, 2014·4 min read

Neurons at Work

Researchers present evidence that the alternative splicing process frequently works differently in different types of neurons.

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·August 11, 2014·6 min read

Bioengineers Create Functional 3D Brain-Like Tissue

Researchers created 3D brain-like tissue which functions like, and has similar structural features to, tissue in rat brains.

The image shows the researcher watching a test subject using the Enactive Torch.

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·August 11, 2014·4 min read

“Seeing” Through Virtual Touch is Believing

New research could help develop new ways for the visually impaired to navigate everyday life.

The image shows two of the researchers analysing the data on a computer.

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·August 11, 2014·2 min read

Important Advance in Brain Mapping and Memory

A new study sheds light on how visual information is transformed into short term memory.

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·July 28, 2014·4 min read

Memory Relies on Astrocytes, the Brain’s Lesser Known Cells

Researchers show astrocytes are vital in cognitive function.

The image shows hippocampal neurons and dendrites.

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·July 28, 2014·6 min read

Study Suggests Disruptive Effects of Anesthesia on Brain Cell Connections Are Temporary

A new study of brain cells from juvenile rats suggests the effects of a common anesthetic, isoflurane, on the connections between neurons are temporary.