Women in neuroscience are systematically under-cited, despite their growing presence in academia. Authors Anne Churchland and Felicia Davatolhagh found that papers by women are frequently omitted from reference lists, even in high-impact work, with citation bias persisting across authorship and increasing over time. They note this underrepresentation not only erodes women’s visibility and career advancement but also reflects broader systemic inequities. The article highlights emerging tools and practices aimed at tracking and addressing citation imbalances—such as software that checks reference gender balance—and urges cultural and procedural change in publication to ensure equitable recognition of women’s contributions in neuroscience.

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