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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.

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·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Mapping the Brain’s Insulation: 10 Million Cells That Speed Up Your Thoughts

The brain's "wiring" just got a lot clearer. Scientists have mapped 10 million cells responsible for insulating your thoughts and protecting brain health.

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Featured Neuroethics Neuroscience

·February 20, 2026·9 min read

AI Rebirth: Turning Digital Footprints Into Living Legacies

A new study explores the rise of "AI resurrections," where generative AI reanimates the dead for entertainment, politics, and grieving.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk

One hit could have a two-year countdown. New research confirms that teen cannabis use doubles the risk of severe psychiatric disorders in young adulthood.

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Neuroscience

·February 20, 2026·7 min read

Astrocytes Discovered as Architects of Fear Memory

Star-shaped astrocytes have been unmasked as the master controllers behind how your brain learns—and unlearns—fear.

This shows a head with a tree growing from it, full of leaves. This reflects the cognitive recovery arc in psychosis.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

It’s not a single path. A decade-long study reveals how the brain’s "growth chart" can predict recovery and treatment success in people with psychosis.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Peripheral Eye Scan Catch Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks

Researchers find that early Alzheimer’s markers appear in the peripheral retina, offering a new path for non-invasive early detection.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Ghost in the Machine: Exposing the Hidden Personalities of AI

Researchers develop a method to expose and steer hidden concepts, biases, and personalities within Large Language Models (LLMs).

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s “I’m Full” Signal

A new study reveals how cannabis hijacks the brain's hypothalamus to trigger "the munchies," offering new insights for treating medical appetite loss.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 19, 2026·7 min read

Twin Enzymes Rewire Your Brain for Interaction and Memory

Twin enzymes, different worlds. Scientists have discovered that MNK1 and MNK2 act as the brain's specialized switches for memory and social curiosity.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Blood Test Can Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Start

A new study reveals a p-tau217 "blood clock" that predicts the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms within three to four years.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Processed Foods Silence the Brain’s Fear Center

Three days is all it takes. New research proves that skipping fiber can trigger rapid inflammation in your brain's emotional center, leaving you vulnerable to poor decisions.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 19, 2026·8 min read

The Oxytocin Switch That Controls Your Social Vibe

It’s the brain’s social thermostat. Scientists have discovered the protein that controls the slow, steady drip of oxytocin that works alongside serotonin to prime us for human connection.