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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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·December 9, 2013·4 min read

Balancing Old and New Skills

A new computational model explains how the brain can learn new tasks while remembering what it has already learned.

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·December 9, 2013·2 min read

The Smoking Gun: Fish Brains and Nicotine

A new study hones in on one particular region of the zebrafish brain which could provide better understanding of the neural circuitry underlying nicotine addiction.

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·December 9, 2013·4 min read

Extensive Variability in Olfactory Receptors Influences Human Odor Perception

Researchers discover as much as 30% of the larger array of human olfactory receptors differ between individuals.

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·December 9, 2013·3 min read

Research Advances Knowledge of Triggers in Memory Formation

A new study advances basic understanding of the biochemical mechanisms associated with how memories are formed.

This mri scan shows the location of the orbitofrontal cortex

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·December 7, 2013·3 min read

Random Fluctuations in Brain Cell Activity May Determine Toss-Up Decisions

A new study reports on links between neural activity and decisions where two options have equal appeal.

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·December 5, 2013·5 min read

How Mosquitoes Are Drawn to Human Skin and Breath

Researchers identify safe, pleasant smelling compounds which keep mosquitoes at bay and help control the spread of diseases.

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·December 5, 2013·4 min read

Recurring Memory Traces Boost Long Lasting Memories

A new study indicates periods of rest can help boost memory performance.

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·December 4, 2013·2 min read

New Study Finds Crocodiles are Cleverer than Previously Thought

Researchers discover some crocodiles use lures to hunt their pray, suggesting they are cleverer than previously believed.

This image shows the location of the hypothalamus in the brain.

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·December 4, 2013·3 min read

Estrogen: Not Just Produced by the Ovaries

New research shows the hypothalamus can directly control reproductive functions in rhesus monkeys. The researchers believe it is likely to perform the same actions in human women.