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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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·April 8, 2026·8 min read

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Researchers have published a 3D atlas of the maternal-fetal interface. The study identifies new cell types and biological mechanisms behind preeclampsia, miscarriage, and the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 8, 2026·6 min read

Double Shifts Wreck the Body’s Stress Rhythm

Double shifts cause a two-fold increase in cortisol levels at midnight. Researchers warn that extended nursing schedules disrupt the body's natural stress rhythm and increase physiological strain.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 8, 2026·10 min read

Brain’s Unique Wiring Determines How Alzheimer’s Spreads

A 10-year study proves that Alzheimer’s tau tangles spread via an individual's unique neural connections. The findings confirm that targeting tau as it travels between synapses could halt the disease's progression.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Psychology

·April 8, 2026·6 min read

Glass Half Full: Optimism Lowers Your Dementia Risk

A 14-year study of 9,000 adults finds that high optimism reduces dementia risk by 15%. The benefit remains consistent across racial and ethnic groups.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 8, 2026·8 min read

How Science Solved the Mystery of the Psychedelic High

A massive international study identifies a universal pattern of brain activity across psilocybin, LSD, DMT, and more. Researchers found that all major psychedelics dissolve brain network boundaries, triggering global "cross-talk."

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 8, 2026·9 min read

Public Fear Can Alter Fetal Development

A study of 1.1 million births reveals that radiation-related anxiety after Fukushima, independent of physical exposure, caused a massive spike in preterm births and low birth weight across Japan.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·April 7, 2026·6 min read

Single Immune Switch Drives Both Arthritis and Alzheimer’s

Researchers identify TREM-1 as a potent amplifier of the innate immune system. The review suggests that targeting this receptor could provide new treatments for sepsis, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 7, 2026·7 min read

Stoic Arguments Change More Minds Than Emotional Pleas

Research finds that emotional social media posts are viewed as manipulative and insincere, even by those who agree with the message. While "venting" feels good, it fails to change minds.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 7, 2026·9 min read

Combined Body-Mind Exercise Reshapes the ADHD Brain

A new study shows that integrated cognitive-motor exercise outperforms standard aerobic activity in improving memory and self-control for children with ADHD. Researchers suggest "high-cognitive-load" movement is key to brain training.

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Neuroscience

·April 7, 2026·7 min read

Brain’s Fairness Logic: Why We Refuse to Sacrifice the One for the Many

A new fMRI study reveals that humans often choose to increase total harm if it means distributing it more fairly. Researchers found that our brains prioritize the "worst-off" individual over simple utilitarian math.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 7, 2026·9 min read

Hearing Loss Overwhelms the Aging Brain

A new study finds that combined physical and cognitive training improves balance in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment, even those with hearing loss. The research highlights how sex and hearing perception influence recovery.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 7, 2026·7 min read

Your Brain Rewards You for Imagining the Future

A new study proposes that "mental time travel" is reinforced by the brain's reward system. This new theory explains why we invest in future-thinking and how this process can contribute to chronic mental disorders like anxiety.