Brain Research
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Brain Research is a peer-reviewed
scientific journal
focusing on several aspects of neuroscience
. It publishes research reports and "minireviews". The editor-in-chief is Irwin B. Levitan.
Until 2011, full reviews were published in Brain Research Reviews, which is now integrated into the main section. In 2006, four other previously established semi-independent journal sections (Cognitive Brain Research, Developmental Brain Research, Molecular Brain Research
, and Brain Research Protocols) were merged with Brain Research.
The journal has nine main subsections:
Peer review
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scientific journal
Scientific journal
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focusing on several aspects of neuroscience
Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. Traditionally, neuroscience has been seen as a branch of biology. However, it is currently an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics,...
. It publishes research reports and "minireviews". The editor-in-chief is Irwin B. Levitan.
Until 2011, full reviews were published in Brain Research Reviews, which is now integrated into the main section. In 2006, four other previously established semi-independent journal sections (Cognitive Brain Research, Developmental Brain Research, Molecular Brain Research
Molecular Brain Research
Molecular Brain Research was a peer-reviewed academic journal of neuroscience. It was established in 1989, and was merged with Brain Research in 2006.-External links:***...
, and Brain Research Protocols) were merged with Brain Research.
The journal has nine main subsections:
- Cellular and Molecular Biology of Nervous Systems
- Nervous System Development, Regeneration and Aging
- Neurophysiology, Neuropharmacology and other forms of Intercellular Communication
- Structural Organization of the Brain
- Sensory and Motor Systems
- Regulatory Systems
- Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
- Disease-Related Neuroscience
- Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience