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What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of nervous systems. Neuroscience often involves research from numerous science genres including brain science, psychology, neurology, computer science, artificial intelligence, big data, statistics, engineering, medicine, physics, mathematics, linguistics, electrophysiology, biology, anatomy and neurobiology.

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·September 26, 2026·3 min read

Mitochondria in the Brain’s Reward Hub Drive Nicotine Dependence

UCF neuroscientists study how nicotine alters brain mitochondria in the nucleus accumbens to discover more effective addiction therapies.

This shows a woman's head. Caption reads "Menopause Transition May Hold the Key to Women's Late-Life Dementia Risk."

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·September 25, 2026·5 min read

Molecular Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s Risk

Scientists discover 16 blood molecules that surge during menopause and predict Alzheimer’s risk and cognitive decline decades later.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 25, 2026·5 min read

Firsthand Experience Dictates Social Judgment

A new study reveals personal experience overrides public reputation when judging uncooperative behavior, altering indirect reciprocity rules.

This shows a brain. Caption reads "Study Overturns a 30-Year Dogma in Theoretical Neuroscience."

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·September 25, 2026·5 min read

Shared Neural Noise Does Not Cap Brain Information

Researchers overturn a 30-year neuroscience belief, showing shared neural noise does not cap the brain's sensory information capacity.

$This shows a head surrounded by numbers. Caption reads "Can math help solve Alzheimer’s?"$

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·September 25, 2026·4 min read

Can Mathematics Solve the Molecular Puzzle of Alzheimer’s Disease?

A mathematical model from Mississippi State shows how copper and zinc drive amyloid plaque formation in Alzheimer’s, opening new therapeutic avenues.

This shows the outline of a head. Caption reads "Chronic Stress Impacts Cognitive Aging."

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 25, 2026·5 min read

Chronic Stress Shapes Cognitive Aging

A new study of 3,800+ adults finds social support slows attention decline, but cannot shield the brain from the cognitive damage of chronic stress.

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·September 24, 2026·4 min read

Cell Membrane Lipid Governs Retinal Light Sensitivity

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers resolve how membrane lipid PIP2 locks CNG channels closed, revealing a therapeutic target for retinal degeneration.

This shows two shadows of dogs. Caption reads "How does your dog understand what you're saying?"

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·September 24, 2026·4 min read

Dogs Parse Human Speech Using the Same Consonant Bias as Humans

EEG study shows dogs prioritize consonants over vowels to break continuous speech into words, matching human speech-parsing strategies.

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·September 24, 2026·5 min read

Solving the Mystery of the Smooth Primate Brain

Researchers discover why marmoset brains remain smooth, revealing how progenitor cell timing alters primate cortical folding.

This shows a brain and a person laughing. Caption reads "Why Laughter Isn't Always the Best Medicine for Depression."

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 24, 2026·5 min read

Can Humor Treat Depression?

A new review finds that while humor builds resilience during remission, using comedy during acute depression can trigger intense anxiety and gelotophobia (fear of being laughed at).

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·September 24, 2026·6 min read

Motor Cortex Activity Scales With Human Realism

BrainGate study finds motor cortex observational activity scales with how human-like an action looks, revealing distributed networks over mirror neurons.