Neuroscience

Neuroscience research articles are provided.

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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·June 12, 2014·4 min read

Synchronized Brain Waves Enable Rapid Learning

Brain wave synchronization between the striatum and prefrontal cortex appear to assist with category learning, a new study reports.

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·June 11, 2014·1 min read

Spark: Spirit in Sound and Space – A Conversation Inspired by Arvo Pärt

New York’s celebration of Arvo Pärt offers an opportunity to explore the spiritual content of his music, and to discover how the spaces in which music is performed can amplify its emotional power.

This image shows a highly branched neuron.

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·June 11, 2014·2 min read

Mechanism Explains Complex Brain Wiring

New research helps explain how the wiring of highly branched neurons in the brain works.

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·June 10, 2014·3 min read

Real or Fake? Research Shows Brain Uses Multiple Clues for Facial Recognition

According to new research, it takes more than just seeing a face to make it look human.

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·June 9, 2014·3 min read

Does “Free Will” Stem From Brain Noise?

Researchers suggest our ability to make choices may arise from random fluctuations in neural activity.

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·June 8, 2014·5 min read

Quick Getaway: How Flies Escape Looming Predators

Depending on their circumstances, fruit flies can deploy two escape behaviors, a new study reports.

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·June 6, 2014·3 min read

That Sounds Familiar, But Why?

Mathematical theories called global similarity models appear to correctly explain processing in the medial temporal lobe, an area of the brain associated with long term memory.