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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Tramo wrote that Epstein’s backing had helped fund legal work to relocate the institute to California, supported international conference travel and speaking engagements, and contributed to the publication of neuroscience research.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
And while Novo is laser-focused on diabetes and obesity, Lilly’s portfolio spans other disease areas including neuroscience, immunology and cancer.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Additionally, teen brains are still developing, particularly in the areas related to impulsivity and decision-making, says Erin Palmwood, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist, neuroscience researcher, and college professor with Soleil Psychology.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
Among their contributions were those establishing the neuroscience research institute Weill Neurohub — a partnership of UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, the University of Washington and the Allen Institute — and the Weill Cancer Hub West, at UC San Francisco and Stanford University.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
And while Novo is laser-focused on diabetes and obesity, Lilly’s portfolio spans other disease areas including neuroscience, immunology and cancer.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Additionally, teen brains are still developing, particularly in the areas related to impulsivity and decision-making, says Erin Palmwood, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist, neuroscience researcher, and college professor with Soleil Psychology.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
Among their contributions were those establishing the neuroscience research institute Weill Neurohub — a partnership of UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, the University of Washington and the Allen Institute — and the Weill Cancer Hub West, at UC San Francisco and Stanford University.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
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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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