neuroscience
noun
neu·ro·sci·ence
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s 
ˌnyu̇r-
: a branch (such as neurophysiology) of the life sciences that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially with their relation to behavior and learning
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Dr. Christian S. Monsalve, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Hosting Neuralink’s first Canadian trial adds to its reputation as a leader in neuroscience.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
It's based on neuroscience as well as AI and Lean methodology.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Klingberg, the Nobel Assembly member and professor of cognitive neuroscience, imagines shifting conversations from delivering more content to building stronger mental capacity.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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neuroscience
noun
neu·ro·sci·ence
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s
: a branch (as neurophysiology) of science that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially their relation to behavior and learning
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