Neuroscience, also known as Neural Science, is the study of how the nervous system develops, its structure, and what it does. Neuroscientists focus on the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. ... Many researchers say that neuroscience means the same as neurobiology.

Applications of nanotechnology in basic neuroscience include those that investigate molecular, cellular and physiological processes. The capacity to exploit drugs, small molecules, neurotransmitters and neural developmental factors offers the potential to tailor technologies to particular applications.