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Subset of biology studying the nervous system.

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- [[Neurophysiology]] - study of the function (as opposed to structure) of the nervous system
- [[Neuroanatomy]] - study of the anatomy of nervous tissue and neural structures of the nervous system
- [[Neuropharmacology]] -  study of how [[Substance|substances]] affect cellular function in the nervous system.
    - [[Neuropsychopharmacology]] -  study of the neural mechanisms that [[Substance|substances]] act upon to influence behavior
- [[Behavioral neuroscience]] - application of the principles of [biology](<./Biology.md>) to the study of [mental](<./Experience.md>) processes and behavior in human and non-human animals
- [[Developmental neuroscience]] - aims to describe the cellular basis of brain development and to address the underlying mechanisms
- [Cognitive neuroscience](<./Cognitive Neuroscience.md>) - study of biological substrates underlying cognition, with a focus on the neural substrates of mental processes
- [Systems neuroscience](<./Systems Neuroscience.md>) - studies the function of neural circuits and [[System theory|systems]],.It is an umbrella term, encompassing a number of areas of study concerned with how nerve cells behave when connected together to form neural networks
- [[Molecular neuroscience]] - examines the biology of the nervous system with [[molecular biology]], molecular [[genetics]], [[protein]] [chemistry](<./Chemistry.md>) and related methodologies
- [Computational neuroscience](<./Computational Neuroscience.md>) - study of the [[Information processing theory|information processing]] functions of the nervous system, and the use of digital computers to study the nervous system instegrating [neuroscience](<./Neuroscience.md>), [cognitive science](<./Cognitive science.md>) and [psychology](<./Psychology.md>), [[electrical engineering]], [computer science](<./Computer science.md>), [physics](<./Physics.md>) and [mathematics](<./Mathematics.md>).
- [[Philosophy of neuroscience]] - [interdisciplionary](<./Transdisciplinarity.md>) study of [neuroscience](<./Neuroscience.md>) and [philosophy](<./Philosophy.md>)
- [[Neurology]] - medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system
- [[Neuropsychology]] - studies the [structure](<./Structure.md>) and [[function]] of the brain related to [psychological](<./Psychology.md>) [[process|processes]] and behaviors
- [[Neuroevolution]] - dates back to the first development of nervous systems in animals

Neurophysics
Wellbeing
Philosophy of mind
Longevity, Immortality
Neuromodulation

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Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that studies the nervous system and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. It encompasses a wide range of sub-disciplines and specializations. Here's a comprehensive list:

1. Cellular Neuroscience¶

Neuron Anatomy
Synaptic Transmission
Neurogenesis
Glial Cell Function
Cellular Neurophysiology
Molecular Neurobiology
Signal Transduction

2. Molecular Neuroscience¶

Neurochemistry
Neuropharmacology
Neurogenetics
Molecular Neuroanatomy
Neurotransmitters and Receptors
Molecular Basis of Neurological Disorders
Genetic Engineering in Neuroscience

3. Systems Neuroscience ¶

Sensory Systems
Motor Systems
Neural Circuits
Neurophysiology
Comparative Neuroscience
Brain Mapping and Imaging
Neural Networks

4. Behavioral Neuroscience¶

Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Emotion and Affective Neuroscience
Social Neuroscience
Neuroethology (Animal Behavior)
Psychophysics
Learning and Memory

5. Cognitive Neuroscience ¶

Memory and Learning
Attention and Decision-Making
Language Processing
Perception
Consciousness Studies
Executive Functions
Neuroimaging

6. Clinical Neuroscience¶

Neurology
Psychiatry
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Neuroscience
Neuropsychiatry
Neurorehabilitation
Brain Injury Medicine

7. Computational Neuroscience ¶

Neural Modeling
Computational Neuroanatomy
Neuroinformatics
Theoretical Neuroscience
Brain-Computer Interfaces
Machine Learning in Neuroscience
Network Neuroscience

8. Neuroimaging¶

MRI and fMRI
PET and SPECT
EEG and MEG
DTI and QBI
Optical Imaging
Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

9. Developmental Neuroscience¶

Neuroembryology
Neural Development
Synaptic Plasticity
Neurotrophic Factors
Developmental Neurobiology
Pediatric Neurology
Neurodevelopmental Disorders

10. Neuropharmacology and Neurochemistry¶

Psychopharmacology
Neurotoxicology
Drug Development and Testing
Neurotransmitter Systems
Chemical Neuroanatomy
Neuromodulators and Neurohormones

11. Neuroanatomy¶

Gross Anatomy of the Brain
Comparative Neuroanatomy
Histology of Nervous Tissue
Tractography
Functional Neuroanatomy
Cytoarchitecture

12. Neurophysiology¶

Electrophysiology
Neuroendocrinology
Sensory Physiology
Motor Physiology
Autonomic Nervous System
Neurovascular Physiology

13. Neurogenetics¶

Genetic Disorders of the Nervous System
Epigenetics in Neuroscience
Neurogenomic Studies
Gene Therapy in Neurological Diseases
Molecular Genetics of Neural Development

14. Evolutionary Neuroscience¶

Evolution of the Nervous System
Comparative Neurology
Paleo-Neurobiology
Animal Models in Neuroscience

15. Neuropathology¶

Neurodegenerative Diseases
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Brain Tumors
Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System
Traumatic Brain Injury
Neuroimmunology

16. Interventional Neuroscience¶

Deep Brain Stimulation
Neural Prosthetics
Neuromodulation Therapies
Neurosurgical Techniques
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

17. Specialized Research Areas¶

Nutritional Neuroscience
Music Neuroscience
Sports Neuroscience
Geriatric Neuroscience
Environmental Neuroscience
Neuroaesthetics

Each of these branches focuses on different aspects of the nervous system, from molecular and cellular processes to complex behaviors and cognitive functions. Neuroscience is a dynamic and expanding field, continuously evolving with new discoveries and technologies.

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