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·June 22, 2017·5 min read

How Pheromones Trigger Female Sexual Behavior

Researchers report on how male pheromones enhance sexual behavior in female mice.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 16, 2017·2 min read

Distant Brain Regions Selectively Recruit Stem Cells

A new study reports long distance neural connections can target pools of stem cells in their niche and stimulate them to produce subtypes of olfactory bulb neurons.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·June 7, 2017·6 min read

Social Experience Tweaks Genome Function to Modify Future Behavior

Researchers have identified the activity of a genetic network that responds to social stress in mice.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 24, 2017·5 min read

The Surprising Science of Fidgeting

From boosting attention levels and weight management to stress relief, researchers look at why we are prone to fidgeting.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 28, 2017·4 min read

New Appetite Control Mechanism Discovered in Brain

NPGL, a newly discovered molecule, increases appetite during periods of fasting and decreases it when we gorge, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 11, 2017·3 min read

The Brain Cells That Keep Mice Active

A new study provides insight into the neurobiology behind the motivation to be active.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·April 10, 2017·4 min read

New Mechanism That Regulates Chronic Stress Response Identified

Findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment for disorders related to chronic stress.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 7, 2017·6 min read

For Cops, Exposure to Stressful Situations Dysregulates Cortisol Pattern

Cortisol functions differently in police officers who have experienced extremely stressful situations while at work. The disturbances to regular cortisol function may leave them more vulnerable to diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 30, 2017·4 min read

Illuminating the Neurons of Social Attraction

Optogenetics and brain imaging techniques allow researchers to identify a small cluster of neurons in the hypothalamus that trigger attraction, a new study reports.