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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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·January 24, 2022·7 min read

Cash Support for Low-Income Families Impacts Infant Brain Activity

Infants from lower socioeconomic backgrounds show improvements in brain activity associated with learning and thinking after one year of monthly cash support provided to their families. The findings show interventions designed to reduce poverty positively impact a child's brain development.

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·January 23, 2022·8 min read

First Clinical-Grade Transplant of Gene-Edited Pig Kidneys Into Brain-Dead Human

Researchers successfully transplanted genetically modified, clinical-grade pig kidneys into a brain-dead human, replacing their native kidneys. The results demonstrate how xenotransplantation could help address organ shortages.

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·January 23, 2022·6 min read

The Best Way to Fix a Sad Mood: Whatever You Think Works Best

Those who were sad had rapid improvements in mood when they utilized their strongest skills.

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·January 23, 2022·4 min read

Neurons That Control Locomotion

Ventral spinocerebellar tract neurons (VSTNs) are necessary and sufficient for regulating locomotion in mice, a new study reports.

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·January 23, 2022·5 min read

How Robots Learn to Hike

A newly developed control technology that combines proprioception with visual perception allows robots to tackle rough terrains faster and more efficiently.

This is a cartoon of a child looking at a butterfly. Her father is calling her over in the background, but her brain is full with the image of the butterfly

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·January 22, 2022·5 min read

In Visual Memory, Size Matters

In natural vision, visual memories of an image are affected by the size of the vision on the retina.

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·January 22, 2022·5 min read

Social Isolation Among Older Adults Linked to Having Fewer Teeth

Socially isolated older adults are more likely to have missing teeth and an accelerated rate of tooth loss compared to those with stronger social networks, a new study reports.

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·January 21, 2022·6 min read

How Do Tics Develop?

A new study identifies a neural network that appears to be responsible for the development of tics and tic disorders. Researchers say deep brain stimulation applied to this network helps alleviate symptoms of tics.

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·January 21, 2022·7 min read

Sex-Typical Behavior of Male and Female Mice Guided by Differences in Brain’s Gene Activity

Researchers discovered more than 1000 genes that are substantially more active in the brains of one sex versus the other. The findings may help behavioral sex differences in mammals.

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·January 21, 2022·3 min read

Reinterpreting Our Brain’s Body Maps

The body relies on multiple maps based on the choice of the motor system.

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·January 21, 2022·3 min read

‘Rough’ Words Feature a Trill Sound in Languages Around the Globe

Study reveals a link between spoken languages and the sense of touch.

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·January 21, 2022·5 min read

Depressed People More Susceptible to COVID Vaccine Misinformation

A new study reports people with depression are 2.2 times more likely to endorse misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, and 2.7 times more likely to be vaccine-resistant. Additionally, rates of depression are three times higher than before the pandemic began.