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Neuroscience

Neuroscience is a branch of biology concerned with the study of the nervous system, the brain and the links between brain activities and behaviors.

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Neuroscience

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Biology; Neuroscience

The quality of associating a symbol (e.g., a word) with a particular object, emotion, or idea.

Trk receptors

Biology; Neuroscience

The receptors for the neurotrophin family of growth factors.

Neurulation

Biology; Neuroscience

The process by which the neural plate folds to form the neural tube.

Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)

Biology; Neuroscience

A condition in which, due to a defect in the gene that codes for the androgen receptor, testosterone cannot act on its target tissues.

Magnocellular layer

Biology; Neuroscience

A component of the primary visual pathway specialised for the perception of motion; so named because of the relatively large ("magno") cells involved.

Parvocellular layer

Biology; Neuroscience

A component of the primary visual pathway specialised for the detection of detail and color; so named because of the relatively small cells involved.

Testicular feminization

Biology; Neuroscience

A condition in which, due to a defect in the gene that codes for the androgen receptor, testosterone cannot act on its target tissues.

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