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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Every new science since the mid-century, including sociobiology and neuroscience, has claimed to answer the big questions about humanity’s meaning.
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Stefanos Geroulanos, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2024
Stress neuroscience and epidemiology have also taught researchers recently that the chances of developing serious mental and physical illnesses in midlife rise dramatically when people are exposed to trauma or adverse events, especially during vulnerable periods such as childhood.
—Lawson R. Wulsin, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
My current research focuses on the epigenetics and neuroscience behind how trauma can get passed through multiple generations.
—Thiago Arzua, STAT, 15 Mar. 2024
If anything, during this same time, the neurosciences have been showing how much of behavior is linked to brain structure, and not easily subject to the mainstream behavioral interventions.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Henri itself is a less likely target for hackers—it is built and used by the Flatiron Institute, a research facility run by the Simons Foundation that focuses on computational biology, mathematics, quantum physics, neuroscience, and astrophysics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2024
Her current interests include neuroscience, criminology, legal studies, international law and professional dance.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
International Flavor & Fragrances’ (IFF) Science of Wellness program used decades of R&D to develop an AI tool in tandem with its expansive fragrance palette, in addition to consumer and neuroscience data, to create fragrances that are designed to boost your emotions.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 9 Jan. 2024
Michael Sobol, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh , is finishing up dual degrees—one in neuroscience and one in politics and philosophy.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Stefanos Geroulanos, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2024
Stress neuroscience and epidemiology have also taught researchers recently that the chances of developing serious mental and physical illnesses in midlife rise dramatically when people are exposed to trauma or adverse events, especially during vulnerable periods such as childhood.
—Lawson R. Wulsin, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
My current research focuses on the epigenetics and neuroscience behind how trauma can get passed through multiple generations.
—Thiago Arzua, STAT, 15 Mar. 2024
If anything, during this same time, the neurosciences have been showing how much of behavior is linked to brain structure, and not easily subject to the mainstream behavioral interventions.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Henri itself is a less likely target for hackers—it is built and used by the Flatiron Institute, a research facility run by the Simons Foundation that focuses on computational biology, mathematics, quantum physics, neuroscience, and astrophysics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2024
Her current interests include neuroscience, criminology, legal studies, international law and professional dance.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
International Flavor & Fragrances’ (IFF) Science of Wellness program used decades of R&D to develop an AI tool in tandem with its expansive fragrance palette, in addition to consumer and neuroscience data, to create fragrances that are designed to boost your emotions.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 9 Jan. 2024
Michael Sobol, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh , is finishing up dual degrees—one in neuroscience and one in politics and philosophy.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
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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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