ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

EuroScience

Hello, little one! Let me explain to you what neuroscience is all about.

Neuroscience is a big word that basically means the study of the brain and nervous system. The brain is like the boss of our whole body - it tells us what to do, how to feel, and how to think.

Scientists who study neuroscience want to understand how the brain works, why some people have certain problems like anxiety or depression, and how we can help treat those problems.

They study things like brain structure, brain chemistry, and brain function. They use special tools like brain scans and experiments to learn more about the brain.

So, in short, neuroscience is all about trying to understand the boss of our body - the brain and nervous system.