Neuroscience

Neuroscience research articles are provided.

What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of nervous systems. Neuroscience can involve research from many branches of science including those involving neurology, brain science, neurobiology, psychology, computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, prosthetics, neuroimaging, engineering, medicine, physics, mathematics, pharmacology, electrophysiology, biology, robotics and technology.

This shows a person sleeping and leaves. Caption reads "The Truth About Cannabis and Sleep."

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 9, 2026·6 min read

Cannabis Destroys Sleep Quality

A 35-year study shows cannabis use links to fragmented, poor sleep measured by monitors, even though users believe they slept well.

This shows a woman and DNA. Caption reads "Is Anorexia Rooted Outside the Brain?"

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·October 9, 2026·6 min read

Genetic Risk for Anorexia May Begin Outside the Brain

Anorexia patients are 4x more likely to carry mutations in PLIN4, a fat-storage gene in muscle and adipose tissue, revealing a key metabolic component.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 8, 2026·6 min read

Higher BMI Linked to Longer Survival After a Dementia Diagnosis

A study of 4,500+ adults shows overweight or obese BMI at dementia diagnosis is linked to significantly lower mortality risk, highlighting metabolic reserves.

This shows an ear and DNA. Caption reads "Phenotyping Unlocks Genetic Predictors to Detect Hearing Loss."

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·October 8, 2026·7 min read

Can We Predict Hearing Loss Long Before Symptoms Ever Start?

Precision phenotyping combining audiometric data and genetics predicts sensorineural hearing loss far more accurately than standard billing codes.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 8, 2026·8 min read

How Dark Traits Reshape Speech

A new study reveals psychopathic traits like boldness, meanness, and disinhibition drive distinct, complex language patterns.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 7, 2026·6 min read

How Brain Cells Lock In Short-Term Memories

A new study reveals a "split attractor network" in fruit flies that explains how neural circuits stabilize short-term working memories.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 7, 2026·6 min read

Microglia Rescue Vulnerable Dopamine Neurons in Parkinson’s

Summary: Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that human microglia can selectively prune away toxic alpha-synuclein aggregates from...