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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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·May 13, 2021·5 min read

Dementia Linked to Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease

A new large-scale study links smoking and cardiovascular disease to an increased risk of developing dementia. Smoking and cardiovascular disease impact memory and learning throughout adulthood, starting at age 18. Researchers say smoking has the biggest impact on cognitive function in women, while cardiovascular disease has a more detrimental impact on cognition in men.

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·May 13, 2021·3 min read

Trigger Warnings Can Worsen Traumatic Memories

Trigger warnings shown before TV shows may have the opposite effect than is intended. Researchers found trigger warnings may prolong negative characteristics associated with bad memories. They also do not increase a person's use of coping strategies.

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·May 13, 2021·3 min read

Team Tests Medical Marijuana as Possible Therapy for Chronic Itch

A new case study reveals medical marijuana may provide rapid relief for sufferers of chronic itch. Researchers say THC attaches itself to brain receptors that influence the nervous system. This reduces inflammation and nervous system activity, leading to a reduction in itch sensation.

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·May 13, 2021·4 min read

Study Reveals Where Memories of Familiar Places Are Stored in the Brain

Researchers have identified three areas of the posterior cerebral cortex that bridge the brain's perception and memory systems.

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·May 12, 2021·3 min read

Nature Draws Out a Happy Place for Children

Children raised in areas without much access to green space consider nature to be their "happy place", a new study reports.

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·May 12, 2021·4 min read

Petting Therapy Dogs Enhances Thinking Skills of Stressed College Students

Students who completed a six-week stress-management program that exclusively focused on petting a therapy dog showed marked improvements in numerous cognitive and thinking skills.

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·May 12, 2021·5 min read

Stimulating Environments Boost the Brain; Now Scientists Have Found the Genes Responsible

Regulatory epigenetic changes to genomic regions in the brain are essential for human cognition and mental health.

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·May 12, 2021·6 min read

Designer Alterations to Brain Cells Reduce Anxious Behavior in Monkeys

A new method, dubbed DREADDs, relies on gene therapy techniques to alter genes in target cells to change the cell's behavior. The method reduced anxious behaviors in monkey models of schizophrenia when combined with clozapine. Researchers say the method has the potential for use in humans to help reduce anxiety.

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·May 12, 2021·4 min read

Study Reveals Structure of Key Receptors Involved in Memory and Learning

Researchers have uncovered the molecular structure of three major complexes of glutamate receptors in the hippocampus. The findings shed new light on the mechanisms behind memory and learning in the brain.

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·May 12, 2021·4 min read

How Imperfect Memory Causes Poor Choices

When faced with having to make good choices, we often forget the option we like best and tend to be swayed by what we remember.

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·May 12, 2021·7 min read

Mental Handwriting Produces Brain Activity Turned Into Text

A new brain-computer interface could help thousands of people with neurodegenerative disorders and spinal cord injuries the ability to regain communication skills. The BCI, in combination with a machine learning algorithm, can generate words on a screen, based on a person thinking about writing the word.

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·May 12, 2021·4 min read

Brain Immune System Linked to Psychosis

A link has been identified between psychosis and a genetic change that alters the immune system in the brain. Researchers found people with psychosis associated with bipolar disorder had decreased expression of GRK3. This led to an increased amount of kynurenic acid in the brain.

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Neuroscience

Dementia Linked to Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease

Trigger Warnings Can Worsen Traumatic Memories

Team Tests Medical Marijuana as Possible Therapy for Chronic Itch

Study Reveals Where Memories of Familiar Places Are Stored in the Brain

Nature Draws Out a Happy Place for Children

Petting Therapy Dogs Enhances Thinking Skills of Stressed College Students

Stimulating Environments Boost the Brain; Now Scientists Have Found the Genes Responsible

Designer Alterations to Brain Cells Reduce Anxious Behavior in Monkeys

Study Reveals Structure of Key Receptors Involved in Memory and Learning

How Imperfect Memory Causes Poor Choices

Mental Handwriting Produces Brain Activity Turned Into Text

Brain Immune System Linked to Psychosis

Noninvasive Stimulation “Talks” to the Brain’s Memory Center

Neurons Lose Their “Adaptability” in Old Age

Suckers for Love: Octopus Arms “Tastes” for a Mate

Plug-and-Play Sensor Listens to the Developing Brain

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