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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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·August 12, 2022·4 min read

Symptoms of Insomnia May Reduce Likelihood of Alcohol-Induced Blackout

People who indulge in heavy alcohol consumption and who suffer from insomnia may be less likely to suffer from alcohol-induced blackouts, a new study reports.

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·August 12, 2022·3 min read

Vitamin D Supplementation Seems to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Adults

The findings of an extensive meta-analysis study reveal vitamin D supplementation may help to alleviate symptoms of depression.

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·August 12, 2022·4 min read

Inverse Relationship Found Between Cancer Diagnosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

Dementia patients with a history of cancer demonstrate better cognition at dementia diagnosis than their peers with no history of cancer.

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·August 12, 2022·4 min read

Research Finds Biomarkers in Older Adults With Late-Life Depression

The biological changes that occur as a result of aging could be a mechanism behind why older adults with depression do not have a full resolution of symptoms following taking antidepressants.

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·August 12, 2022·7 min read

Testosterone Promotes ‘Cuddling,’ Not Just Aggression

While more commonly associated with promoting aggressive behaviors, testosterone can also promote social affection and prosocial behaviors in males, a new study on gerbils finds.

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·August 11, 2022·4 min read

Reframe the Pain: Reducing Needle Anxiety in Children

A child's vaccination or needle fear can be reduced if the nurse spends additional time supporting children during the vaccination process.

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·August 11, 2022·4 min read

Breakthrough in Search for Tinnitus Cure

Study reports a new digital polytherapeutic that delivers white noise could significantly improve symptoms for those with tinnitus.

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·August 11, 2022·7 min read

How Not to Use Brain Scans in Neuroscience

While neuroimaging may be a standard in neuroscience and psychology research, a new study says researchers are massively underestimating how large the study sample must be for a neuroimaging study to produce reliable findings.

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·August 11, 2022·4 min read

Why Thinking Hard Makes You Tired

Extended intense cognitive work causes potentially toxic byproducts to build up in the prefrontal cortex. This alters control over decision-making, causing a shift toward low-cost actions that require less effort as cognitive fatigue sets in.

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·August 11, 2022·6 min read

Bioengineered Cornea Can Restore Sight to the Blind and Visually Impaired

Researchers have developed a cornea implant from the collagen protein of pig skin. The implant restored the vision of 20 people with diseased corneas. The new implant could be a viable alternative to human cornea transplantation.

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·August 11, 2022·6 min read

Researchers Explore the “Dark Side” of Alzheimer’s Disease Revealing New Biomarkers

A new collection of articles explores mapping brain overexcitability that underpins the dysregulation of vigilance, sleep-wake cycles, and validating effective biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 11, 2022·6 min read

How Different Smells Can Influence the Visual Perception of Emotions

Researchers found a significant link between olfaction and visual sensory processing, reporting specific smells influence the identification of facial emotions, and facial expressions influence the emotional response to smell.