Neuroscience

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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.

Researchers Create New Map of Brain’s Immune System

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

Researchers have successfully created a new map of the brain's immune system in both mice and humans. The findings suggest microglia all have the same core signatures, but can act differently, depending on their function. The map also details how the brain's immune system changes as multiple sclerosis progresses.... Read More...

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Neuromelanin-Sensitive MRI Identified As a Potential Biomarker for Psychosis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

A new study reports neuromelanin sensitive MRI is able to measure dopamine function associated with psychosis.... Read More...

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DNA Variants Significantly Influence Body Fat Distribution

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

Findings from a new study shed light on how genes predispose some to becoming obese and increase diabetes risks.... Read More...

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Mapping Brain Circuits in Newborns May Aid Early Detection of Autism

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

Researchers used non invasive MRI brain scans to map the brains of newborns. The study reveals the brain architecture that emerges as the brain reshapes during the third trimester of pregnancy. The map can be used to detect atypical connections in the brain that serve as biomarkers for ASD.... Read More...

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Modulating Stress Circuits

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

A new study reveals a unique population of corticotropin releasing factor neurons in female mice that may mediate differences in stress response.... Read More...

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Exercise May Improve Health by Increasing Gut Bacterial Diversity

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

A new study reveals exercises that improve cardiorespiratory fitness may help to support health by altering the presence, activity and clustering of gut bacteria.... Read More...

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Depression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

Researchers report activating the SIRT1 gene in male mice helped to reverse symptoms of depression, such as social isolation and loss of interest. The study suggests drugs that activate SIRT1 may be an effective therapy for some with major depression.... Read More...

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How Animals Remember and Find Their Way Back to Food Sources

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

Study reveals the hippocampus may overlay existing mental maps with information about reward and hazard derived from food found in specific locations.... Read More...

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Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

A new study reports those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day have a reduced ability to discriminate contrast and colors compared to non smokers. ... Read More...

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Brain Represents Optical Illusion as Delayed Reality

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

Researchers report the same subset of neurons encode actual and illusory flow motion, supporting the concept Jan Purkinje proposed 150 years ago, that "illusions contain visual truth".... Read More...

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Heartbeats and Memory Suppression: The New Tools for Controlling Fear

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2019

From designing drugs to help suppress traumatic memories, to harnessing the power of heartbeats, researchers are searching for new therapies to help people overcome their fears and phobias.... Read More...

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Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2019

Researchers shed light on the neural networks that appear to govern human consciousness.... Read More...

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Split and Continuous Sleep in Teens Impacts Cognition and Glucose Levels Differently

Neurology

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

New MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep Within the Brain

Phantom Limb Sensation Explained

AI

New AI Can Identify and Predict Development of Cancer Symptom Clusters

Learning Transistor Mimics the Brain

Researchers Translate Brain Signals Directly Into Speech

Robotics

New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is

Electric Bikes Could Provide Older People with Brain Boost

Spinal Cord is Smarter than Previously Thought

Psychology

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Combination Therapy May Be Beneficial For Schizophrenia Treatment

Neuroscience

Researchers Create New Map of Brain’s Immune System

Neuromelanin-Sensitive MRI Identified As a Potential Biomarker for Psychosis

DNA Variants Significantly Influence Body Fat Distribution

Mapping Brain Circuits in Newborns May Aid Early Detection of Autism

Modulating Stress Circuits

Exercise May Improve Health by Increasing Gut Bacterial Diversity

How Animals Remember and Find Their Way Back to Food Sources

Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision

Brain Represents Optical Illusion as Delayed Reality

Heartbeats and Memory Suppression: The New Tools for Controlling Fear

Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness