behavioral neuroscience

Summary: Artificial intelligence is becoming a pivotal force in human lives, prompting questions about its evolutionary effects. A new study …

Summary: Male worms can activate two conflicting memories—mating and starvation—when encountering the same odor, but only one influences their behavior. …

Summary: New research shows that how owners perceive their dogs—as friends, family, or security guards—shapes the way they care for …

Summary: Children with regular bedtimes exhibit better emotional control and behavior than those with irregular sleep patterns. Researchers found that …

Summary: Neuroscientists have identified specialized brain cells that form flexible “coordinate systems” to help us track where we are within …

Summary: The doublesex (dsx) gene in honeybees determines specific worker bee behaviors like foraging and brood care. By modifying this …

Summary: New research shows that prenatal exposure to cannabis can negatively impact children’s thinking and behavioral skills, including impulse control, …

Summary: A new study finds that individualistic reward-seeking behaviors in mice can predict their responses to nicotine. Conducted in a …

Summary: How parents and toddlers play together can predict children’s future social interactions. By observing over 120 mother-child pairs, researchers …

Summary: Researchers have used an innovative approach to explore genetic links to mental health issues in youth, identifying associations with …