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A neuroscientist’s guide to reading the research yourself

  • Posted on April 28, 2026
  • By Washington Post
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In brief

Understanding scientific research requires critical thinking beyond headlines. This guide explores how to interpret neuroscience studies independently, focusing on distinguishing between correlation and causation. Many popular health claims, like those about coffee and dementia, oversimplify complex research findings. Learning to evaluate methodology, sample sizes, and statistical significance helps readers navigate conflicting scientific reports and avoid misleading conclusions drawn from preliminary studies.

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A neuroscientist’s guide to reading the research yourself
A neuroscientist’s guide to reading the research yourself

Correlation, causation and why the coffee-dementia study isn’t what you think.
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