noun
brain science; neuroscience
Broad term covering neuroscience, cognitive science, and related brain research fields. Often used in academic and popular science contexts.
彼女は大学で脳科学を専攻している。
She is majoring in brain science at university.
脳科学の進歩は、人間の意識の解明に近づいている。
Advances in brain science are bringing us closer to understanding human consciousness.
Compound of 脳 (のう, 'brain') and 科学 (かがく, 'science'). A straightforward modern academic term.