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Neuroscience is a field of study that deals with the structure, function, development, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system, consisting of the myriad nerve pathways running throughout the body. The study of behavior and learning is also a division of neuroscience.
History
Early views on the function of the brain, regarded it to be a form of “cranial stuffing” of sorts. In Egypt, from the late Middle Kingdom onwards, in preparation for mummification, the brain was regularly removed, for it was the heart that was assumed to be the seat of intelligence. According to Herodotus, during the first step of mummification: ‘The most perfect practice is to extract as much of the brain as possible with an iron hook, and what the hook cannot reach is mixed with drugs.’ Over the next two thousand years, this view came to be reversed; the brain is now known to be seat of intelligence, although colloquial variations of the former remain as in “memorizing something by heart”.
Overview
The biological study of the human brain is an interdisciplinary field that involves many levels of study, from the molecular level through the cellular level (individual neurons), the level of relatively small assemblies of neurons like cortical columns, that of larger subsystems like that which subserves visual perception, up to large systems including the cerebral cortex or the cerebellum, and at the highest level the nervous system as a whole. More on [ Neuroscience ]
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American Psychological Foundation - A nonprofit organization established to promote psychology.
Meta Description: [ This is the homepage of the American Psychological Foundation, including the latest news and links to more information on grants, awards, scholarships, lectures and to giving to the foundation. ]
Brain Science Foundation - The Brain Science Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for primary brain tumors and to advancing the understanding of brain function as it relates to these tumors.
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation - The Foundation has three goals: support research on the cause of, and cure for, dystonia; increase public awareness of dystonia; provide support for dystonia patients and their families.
Meta Description: [ Canadian Foundation supporting research, awareness and support related to dystonia. ]
Joshua Frase Foundation - Dedicated to supporting ongoing medical research for myotubular myopathy and other related congenital myopathies.
Meta Description: [ Funding research for all congenital myopathies - researching answers for all neuromuscular diseases. The Joshua Frase Foundation is a charitable organization supporting medical research into myotubular myopathy, a childhood disease. ]
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MDA Research - Sponsor of research seeking the causes of and effective treatments for neuromuscular diseases. Lists ongoing clinical trials and current grantees, with application forms.
Stanley Foundation Research Programs - Supports research on the causes and treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder through work carried out in its own laboratories and through funding of researchers.
Third World Medical Research Foundation - Sponsors scientific study and education of neglected nutritional, toxic, and other diseases that affect large numbers of people in underdeveloped parts of the world, with an emphasis on disorders of the brain and nervous system.
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