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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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·October 3, 2017·5 min read

‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune System

A new study in eLife provides evidence that our brains may drain waste via our lymphatic vessels. The vessels may act as a 'pipeline' between the brain and immune system. Researchers say the findings could alter the way we think about how the brain and immune system inter-relate. Read More

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·January 15, 2018·4 min read

‘Earworm Melodies with Strange Aspects’ – What Happens When AI Makes Music?

On January 12th, the first full length, main stream album co-written by artificial intelligence was released. Researchers belie the collaboration could lead to a brand new style of music composition. Read More

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·May 30, 2019·4 min read

‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatment

MDMA shows promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Combining the use of Ecstasy with psychotherapy treatments resulted in a reduction of PTSD symptoms after just one session. 54% of the study participants no longer met the PTSD criteria after two sessions. Patients also reported improvements in depression symptoms. Read More

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·November 19, 2019·7 min read

‘Face blindness’ may involve a failed brain network, and could shed light on autism

Prosopagnosia, or "face-blindness", involves an entire network, not just one area of the brain. The findings may shed light on poor facial processing abilities associated with autism. Read More

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·March 19, 2020·4 min read

‘Feeling obligated’ can impact relationships during social distancing

Many of us feel obligated to perform acts for loved ones, such as calling more frequently or running an errand for an elderly friend, during this time of social distancing. Researchers report low-level obligations and acts of kindness can help strengthen relationships, while more substantive obligations can put a strain on relationships. Read More

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·October 3, 2017·3 min read

‘Gatekeeper’ in Itching Sensation Plays No Role in Pain Transmission

Researchers reveal a neurotransmitter implicated in the itch sensation plays no role in the transmission of pain sensations. Read More

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Researchers have discovered another purpose for the gut-brain axis; relaying information to the hippocampus to store information about our environment and location. Read More

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·September 21, 2018·7 min read

‘Gut Sense’ is Hardwired, Not Hormonal

Researchers report appetite signals cross a single synapse in under 100 milliseconds, relaying information from the gut to the brain much quicker than previously thought. Read More

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·December 13, 2018·3 min read

‘Hangxiety’ Higher in Shy People

According to researchers, after a night of drinking, shy people are more likely to be anxious that those more extroverted. Read More

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·November 18, 2017·4 min read

‘He’s Pavlov and We’re the Dogs’: How Associative Learning Really Works in Human Psychology

Researchers look deeper look at the impact of associative learning, especially when it comes to the current political climate. Read More

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·November 6, 2019·5 min read

‘I knew that was going to happen:’ Déjà vu and the ‘postdictive’ bias

When intense feelings of prediction accompanied deja vu, they were strongly correlated with feelings of postdiction. High degrees of familiarity that accompany deja vu also carry through to postdictive bias. Read More

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·May 17, 2019·4 min read

‘Imagine…’ Our attitudes can change solely by the power of imagination

Our attitudes can be influenced by both our imagination and experiences. The ventromedial prefrontal cortex plays a key role by binding together information based on existing knowledge and constructing imaginary events to help shape our attitudes of a situation. Read More

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