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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 Genetics Neuroscience

·March 26, 2020·3 min read

Jumping Genes Help Make Neurons in a Dish

Converting skin cells to functional brain cells relies on precise insertion of Line-1 retrotransposons.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 25, 2020·5 min read

Why the U.S. wasn’t more prepared for COVID-19

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discuss the limits of the US being prepared for coronavirus and the dangers of being unprepared.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 25, 2020·4 min read

An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay

Contrary to popular belief, taking a low-dose of aspirin daily does not reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers found no difference between older people who took aspirin and those who took a placebo in the risk of developing MCI, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 25, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19 should be wake-up call for robotics research

Robots could help perform the "dull, dirty, and dangerous" pandemic response jobs, limiting human exposure to COVID-19.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 25, 2020·3 min read

Early-life hardship linked to decline in memory and thinking

Experiencing adversity in childhood could influence cognitive performance in older age. Adults who had fewer years of education, economic hardships, and poor health during childhood were more likely to experience cognitive decline and memory problems later in life.

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·March 25, 2020·2 min read

Low risk of COVID-19 spreading through tears

A new study reveals the risk of transmission of COVID-19 through tears is low. However, transmission can occur if you touch an item infected with the virus and then touch your eye.

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·March 25, 2020·4 min read

Lung cancer therapy may improve outcomes of metastatic brain cancer

Medications commonly used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has metastasized may have therapeutic benefits for patients with metastatic brain cancers.

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·March 25, 2020·4 min read

Greater social distancing could curb COVID-19 in 13 weeks

If strong social distancing measures are adopted by at least 80% of the population, COVID-19 could be curbed within 13 weeks, a new model reveals. However, if 70% or less of the population practice social distancing, the pandemic may not be curbed.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 25, 2020·4 min read

Mother/infant skin-to-skin touch boosts baby’s brain development and function

Skin-to-skin contact, or Kangaroo Care, between mother and child increases oxytocin and decreases stress reactivity.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 24, 2020·2 min read

Lying face down improves breathing in severe COVID-19

A small study of patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms in Wuhan found laying face down was better for the lungs.

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·March 24, 2020·4 min read

Brain or muscles, what do we lose first?

A decline in cognitive ability after the age of 50 results in a decline in physical activity. The inverse relationship is much weaker than previously believed.

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·March 24, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19: Now is not the time to ease social distancing measures

Despite talk of re-opening the country to boost the economy, public health officials are urging the public to remain at home and socially distance to slow the spread of COVID-19. They warn that if we don't, the spread will get worse, and death rates will rise.