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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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Featured Neuroscience

·December 29, 2015·4 min read

Exploring The Link Between Imagery and Performance

Researchers study the link between imagery and how it impacts motor learning and sports performance.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 29, 2015·2 min read

Spectre-acular Fail: Bond Villain Gets His Neuroanatomy Wrong

According to researchers, Bond villain Biofeld doesn't have a good grasp of neuroanatomy.

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Artificial Intelligence Featured Neuroscience

·December 29, 2015·5 min read

A New Method for Analyzing Synaptic Density

Researchers have developed a machine learning tool that could help further understanding of synaptic activity in learning and neurodevelopment.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·December 29, 2015·4 min read

Humans Not Alone in How We Perceive Melodic Pitch

Marmosets share a number of the same auditory features as humans, suggesting human components of pitch perception evolved much earlier than previously thought, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 28, 2015·3 min read

Absence of Serotonin Alters Function and Development of Brain Circuits

A new study describes the role serotonin plays in brain development.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 23, 2015·4 min read

Windows of Brain Plasticity May Help Stress Disorders

Brief periods of brain plasticity can provide opportunities to recover from stress disorders, researchers report.

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·December 23, 2015·3 min read

Mental Time Travel: Episodic Memory is Only One Component

A new study suggests a new relationship between mental time travel and episodic memory.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 22, 2015·2 min read

When Preconception Trumps Logic

Researchers report they can reconstruct our mental visualizations when we navigate our way around a maze.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 21, 2015·3 min read

Wired for Gaming: Brain Differences in Compulsive Gamers

A new study reports chronic video game playing is associated with hyperconnectivity between a number of brain networks, and reveals why these brain changes could be both beneficial and harmful.