Discovery about fear pathways in the brains of worms could have implications for better understanding anxiety in humans, researchers report. Read More
Researchers report maternal behavior can change the DNA of her offspring. The findings, researchers say, could lead to better understanding of some neuropsychiatric disorders. Read More
Calorie restricted diets reduce inflammation, delay the onset of age-related diseases, and extend lifespan, a new study reports. Read More
The way in which fruit flies approach and compute smell similarities could help pave the way for computer search algorithms of the future. Read More
Researchers have developed more sophisticated organoid models to help provide new insights into a range of neurological and psychological disorders. Read More
Schwann cells help protect nerves against blood clotting factors that cause degeneration, researchers report. Read More
According to a new study, changing dopamine levels is sufficient to alter upcoming decisions. Read More
Low-frequency optogenetic stimulation of the visual region of the brain impairs an animal's ability to make fine sensory discriminations. Read More
A new study reports the neurons that focus on coarse visual details could change to prefer finer details under different conditions. The findings shed new light on the neural mechanism that helps shape our perception of the world. Read More
Study could help explain how neurons achieve greater efficiency and reliability. Read More
Researchers have identified a comprehensive circuit mechanism that governs how emotional states can influence movement through connections in the basal ganglia. The mechanism represents a way in which emotional states relate to changes in action control in depression, anxiety, and OCD. Read More
Study shows how sex-determining genes can mediate courtship and aggressive behaviors in fruit flies. The findings demonstrate the complexity of the relationship between behavior and sex. Read More
