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- History
- Modern neuroscience
- Molecular and cellular neuroscience
- Neural circuits and systems
- Cognitive and behavioral neuroscience
- Computational neuroscience
- Neuroscience and medicine
- Clinical neuroscience
- Translational research
- Major branches
- Careers in neuroscience
- Bachelor's Level
- Master's Level
- Advanced Degree
- Neuroscience organizations
- Public education and outreach
- Engineering applications of neuroscience
- Neuromorphic computer chips
- Nobel prizes related to neuroscience
- See also
- References
- Further reading
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Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system), its functions, and its disorders. It is a multidisciplinary science that combines physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, developmental biology, cytology, psychology, physics, computer science, chemistry, medicine, statistics, and mathematical modeling to understand the fundamental and emergent properties of neurons, glia, and neural circuits. The understanding of the biological basis of learning, memory, behavior, perception, and consciousness has been described by Eric Kandel as the "epic challenge" of the biological sciences.