Researchers report on the role of the thalamus in perception and reaction to predators.
A new study provides further evidence for immune system activation during pregnancy and disruptions in brain development. Many adult diseases, researchers say, may originate during fetal development.
While it might be said that it is wrong to gossip, new research reports talking about other people's actions isn't all bad. Researchers report those who gossip about deviant actions of others have a better understanding of social norms, and a clearer sense of what is appropriate behavior.
Researchers have developed a new way to help understand how the vestibular system works as an animal stands still. The method involves using optical tweezers to study the activity in the vestibular system.
University of Queensland researchers report they have discovered evidence of neurogenesis in the amygdala. Researchers say their findings could help develop new avenues of treatment for fear processing disorders.
According to researchers, the visual environment a zebrafish matures in affects their spontaneous brain activity.
Researchers shed light on how the eyes compute the direction of moving light.
A new study reports EEG could accurately predict which newborn babies will have neurodevelopmental disorders.
Immune system protein could play a role in the development of schizophrenia and epilepsy during pregnancy, researchers report.
Newly discovered lymphatic 'scavengers' the brain may help protect against some neurodegenerative diseases.
According to a new mouse study, exposure to vitamin D during pregnancy may prevent autistic traits in offspring.
Researchers find a relationship between features of ASD previously believed to be unrelated.
