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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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·June 2, 2021·3 min read

Anyone Can Get Super-Hearing

A new audio technique allows people to hear ultrasonic sounds at frequencies above 20,000 Hz and simultaneously perceive the direction the noise is coming from.

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·October 7, 2022·6 min read

Vegetarians More Likely to Be Depressed Than Meat-Eaters

A new study reveals vegetarians are two times more likely to suffer from depression than those who eat meat. While nutrition plays a role in depressive symptoms, researchers say social factors and upset over the treatment of animals contribute to symptoms of depression.

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·March 6, 2021·4 min read

Larger Pupils? You Might Just Have Gained Someone’s Trust

Autonomic mimicry in human social interactions is significant, a new study reports. Researchers found in computer facial simulations where the pupils were dilated, test subjects trusted the simulated face more and mimicked the pupillary response.

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·June 22, 2017·4 min read

How Video Games Change the Brain

A new study reveals how playing video games not only changes how our brain functions, but also the structure of the brain.

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·July 16, 2022·5 min read

Loss of Male Sex Chromosome Leads to Earlier Death for Men

Study reports that age-related loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to heart muscle scarring and an increased risk of heart failure. The findings may explain why men tend to die, on average, seven years younger than women.

Researchers shed light on how the eyes compute the direction of moving light.

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·June 7, 2017·3 min read

Shedding Light on How Our Brain Processes Visual Cues

Researchers shed light on how the eyes compute the direction of moving light.

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·April 18, 2022·4 min read

Simple, Computationally-Light Model Can Simulate Complex Brain Cell Responses

The Izhikevich neuron model allows the simulation of both periodic and quasi-periodic responses in neurons at lower computational cost.

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·November 28, 2022·4 min read

The Green Mediterranean Diet Reduces Twice as Much Visceral Fat as the Mediterranean Diet and 10% More Than a Healthy Diet

A modified version of the Mediterranean diet called the green Mediterranean diet, which consists of enriched dietary polyphenols such as green tea, walnuts, and duckweed, and decreased red meats, reduces more visceral fat than the traditional Mediterranean diet or a traditional diet plan.

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·January 31, 2024·5 min read

Early Signs of Psychosis in Youth Mental Health

A new study reveals that 50% of youth accessing mental health services exhibit Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms (PSS). This higher-than-expected prevalence highlights the need for early detection and intervention strategies. The study, part of the larger Toronto Adolescent and Youth Cohort Study, aims to identify early predictors of psychosis spectrum disorder and improve intervention effectiveness.

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·January 15, 2019·3 min read

How Fasting Can Improve Overall Health

Researchers report fasting affects the circadian rhythm of the liver and skeletal muscles, allowing them to rewire their metabolism. The study suggests fasting can help improve health and protect against aging related diseases.