Neuroscience

neurobiology brain science

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, including its structure, function, development, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, and pathology. It aims to understand how the nervous system produces behavior.

/ˌn(j)uːroʊˈsaɪəns/

The term 'neuroscience' is a combination of the Greek words 'neuron,' meaning nerve, and 'science,' referring to knowledge or study.

biology science

cognitive neuroscience behavioral neuroscience neurochemistry computational neuroscience

neurons synapses glial cells

biological sciences scientific research

academic scientific discipline