How do worms navigate? A new study maps the whole-brain circuit of C. elegans, revealing how neurons and the chemical tyramine coordinate purposeful movement toward odors.

Why is autism more common in men? A new study identifies the MDGA1 gene mutation and the protective role of estrogen in females.

New research from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) reveals how two different parts of the brain's memory ...

Decades of research have shown that, to make decisions, our brains gradually gather evidence for each option over time.

Elite leadership begins in the brain.   I’ve been thinking a lot about why some leaders get better under pressure, and why ...

Four NYU faculty members were recognized for their research in areas of biology, neuroscience and chemical and biomolecular ...

A study published in Science Advances looks at deep brain simulation for the regulation of autism related self-injurious behaviour. Prof Geoff Bird, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, University of ...

Is consciousness something the brain produces, or is it woven into the fabric of reality itself? Renowned neuroscientist Christof Koch is challenging long-held scientific assumptions by confronting ...

From IIT Kanpur to MIT, Professor Mriganka Sur's journey spans electrical engineering to pioneering neuroscience, driven by a ...

Professor Jaewon Ko’s research group has found the mechanism by which a MDGA1 gene mutation induces autism symptoms only in male mice. - Restoring broken brain circuits with female hormone modulating ...

Virginia Commonwealth School of the Arts Qatar is pioneering research at the intersection of art, design and science, collaborating ...