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.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 16, 2026·7 min read

Acetylcholine Seizes Control of Serotonin Signaling

New research reveals how acetylcholine hijacks the serotonin system, potentially causing the chemical "overdrive" seen in OCD and depression.

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Featured Neuroethics Neuroscience

·March 15, 2026·9 min read

Spiritual Distress Is a Clinical Reality in Brain Disease

New research highlights why addressing spiritual and existential concerns is vital for patients facing the identity-stripping effects of neurological disease.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 14, 2026·9 min read

Most Insomnia Meds Don’t Worsen Sleep Apnea

New research identifies which insomnia medications protect the breath while promoting rest, debunking long-held fears about "sleep-inducing" drugs.

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Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·March 14, 2026·11 min read

Ghost in the Machine: Brain Predicts Images Before We See Them

New research reveals that our brain’s internal map of the world is updated by a 94% accurate prediction of our own eye movements.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 13, 2026·9 min read

Dog-Inspired Robot: How Gestures Help AI Master the Art of “Fetch”

Teaching robots new tricks. By modeling the way dogs read human gestures, Brown University scientists have created a robot that can find objects in cluttered rooms with nearly 90% accuracy.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 13, 2026·8 min read

Spectrum of Hyperarousal: Seven Distinct Types of Tension Identified

Scientists identify seven specific types of hyperarousal, creating a new roadmap for treating the underlying tension of mental disorders.

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Featured Neuroscience Pain Psychology

·March 13, 2026·10 min read

How Others’ Opinions Sculpt Your Physical Pain

A new study reveals how social "suggestions" act as a volume knob for pain, creating feedback loops that make negative experiences persist.

Neuroscience

·March 13, 2026·7 min read

High-Altitude Gene Helps Heal Myelin Damage

Scientists have discovered a "high-altitude" molecule that can rebuild damaged nerve coatings, offering new hope for MS patients.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 13, 2026·8 min read

Cortisol Blurs the Brain’s Internal Navigation Map

New research proves that stress hormones "blur" the brain's internal coordinate system, revealing how cortisol destabilizes the regions first affected by Alzheimer's

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 13, 2026·9 min read

10-Minutes of Exercise Shield the Brain During Chemo

A nationwide study proves that a simple, home-based exercise prescription can preserve memory and mental sharpness for patients undergoing chemotherapy.