Integrative neuroscience
Integrative Neuroscience
Integrative Neuroscience (pronunciation: in-te-gra-tive neu-ro-sci-ence) is a branch of neuroscience that combines various disciplines to understand the human brain and nervous system in a holistic manner.
Etymology
The term 'Integrative' is derived from the Latin word 'integrare' which means 'to make whole', and 'Neuroscience' is derived from the Greek words 'neuron' meaning 'nerve' and 'science' from the Latin word 'scientia' meaning 'knowledge'. Thus, Integrative Neuroscience implies a comprehensive understanding of the nervous system.
Definition
Integrative Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary approach that seeks to understand the complex functions of the brain and nervous system by integrating data from various levels of analysis, including molecular, cellular, systems, cognitive, and behavioral studies. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the brain and its functions by integrating information from different scientific disciplines.
Related Terms
- Neurobiology: The study of cells of the nervous system and the organization of these cells into functional circuits that process information and mediate behavior.
- Cognitive Neuroscience: A branch of neuroscience that studies the biological processes that underlie cognition, with a specific focus on the neural connections in the brain involved in mental processes.
- Behavioral Neuroscience: The application of the principles of biology to the study of physiological, genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in humans and other animals.
- Systems Neuroscience: A sub-discipline of neuroscience and systems biology that studies the function of neural circuits and systems.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Integrative neuroscience
- Wikipedia's article - Integrative neuroscience
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