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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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·November 14, 2023·6 min read

Brain Predicts Actions: Rethinking Perception in Social Interactions

Researchers uncovered that our brain relies more on internal predictions than sensory input when observing others' actions. This groundbreaking study challenges the classical view that visual perception primarily drives understanding of others' actions.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 14, 2023·6 min read

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk

A new study reveals critical brain changes linked to suicide risk. The research identified overactive inflammation and the loss of protective brain mechanisms as key factors. This breakthrough supports the potential use of anti-inflammatory medications to mitigate suicide risk, particularly in early stages of suicidal ideation.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 14, 2023·5 min read

Phantom Touch: VR Reveals New Insights in Human Perception

Researchers discovered a 'phantom touch illusion' in virtual reality (VR), where users feel sensations without physical contact. This study, involving 36 volunteers, demonstrated that participants experienced a tingling sensation when virtually touching their bodies.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 14, 2023·3 min read

10-Hour Eating Window Boosts Mood and Energy

The largest UK community science study of its kind reveals significant health benefits associated with a ten-hour eating window. This form of intermittent fasting (IF) not only aids in weight loss but also enhances mood, energy, and reduces hunger levels.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 14, 2023·4 min read

Warming World, Changing Minds: Climate’s Effect on the Brain

A new study highlights the potential impact of climate change on human brain function. This international collaboration points out that environmental factors, including extreme weather events and air pollution, could significantly alter brain structure and cognitive abilities.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·November 14, 2023·7 min read

Rodents Reflect Human Visual Processing: Motion Insight

A new study reveals that rats, like primates, have specialized visual neurons for accurately perceiving motion. By recording rat cortical cells and analyzing their behavior with AI models, researchers identified a cluster of neurons similar to “pattern cells” in primates, vital for processing complex motion.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 13, 2023·5 min read

The Elusive Link Between Brown Fat and Social Contact

A study exploring the link between brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity and the tendency for physical contact yielded inconclusive results, challenging earlier assumptions. Researchers attempted to replicate a 2012 study using infrared thermography to measure BAT activity, hypothesizing that lower activity might correlate with a greater need for physical contact.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 13, 2023·5 min read

Childhood Stress Has A Greater Genetic Impact Than Brain Injury

Researchers discovered that early-life stress alters more brain genes than childhood head injuries, as shown in a rat study. This research used a rat model to mimic human early-life stress and head injury, revealing significant genetic changes in the hippocampal region.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 13, 2023·6 min read

The Energizing Power of Keeping Good Secrets

A recent study reveals that keeping good news a secret can make individuals feel more energized and alive. The research involved over 2,500 participants and found that positive secrets, unlike negative or embarrassing ones, are often kept due to personal desires rather than external pressures.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·November 13, 2023·4 min read

Visual Perception: Unveiling the Mystery of “Unseeing” in the Brain

A new study explores visual masking, a phenomenon where rapid sequential images lead to the first being 'unseen.' This study successfully demonstrated visual masking in mice, mirroring human perception, indicating a similar neurological process.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 11, 2023·2 min read

A Neural Blueprint for Depression

New findings reveal key genetic and cognitive factors linked to depression. Research shows genetic variants affecting brain structure in adolescents, enlarged brain regions related to emotion processing indicating early intervention targets, and how depression more severely impacts reasoning in older adults. Additionally, unique epigenetic markers in blood samples of depressed adolescents have been identified, paving the way for more effective, personalized treatments.

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·November 11, 2023·5 min read

Brain’s Laughter Circuit: Unraveling Humor’s Neural Pathways

Recent neuroimaging research has delineated the distinct brain processes involved in understanding and enjoying humor. The study demonstrates the involvement of the dorsal striatum (DS) in humor comprehension and the ventral striatum (VS) in humor appreciation.

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Neuroscience

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk

Phantom Touch: VR Reveals New Insights in Human Perception

10-Hour Eating Window Boosts Mood and Energy

Warming World, Changing Minds: Climate’s Effect on the Brain

Rodents Reflect Human Visual Processing: Motion Insight

Childhood Stress Has A Greater Genetic Impact Than Brain Injury

The Energizing Power of Keeping Good Secrets

Visual Perception: Unveiling the Mystery of “Unseeing” in the Brain

A Neural Blueprint for Depression

Brain’s Laughter Circuit: Unraveling Humor’s Neural Pathways

Link Between Childhood Adversity and Muscle Dysmorphia in Youth

How Imagination Fuels Empathy and Prosocial Behavior

Dopamine’s Role in Learning from Rewards and Penalties

Taste-Driven AI Algorithms Enhance Wine Selections

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