Understanding how genes influence complex behaviors remains one of biology’s most fascinating challenges. Now, however, in a ...

A major new study has revealed that the genes we inherit at birth play a much larger role in cancer than previously ...

A recent paper links CAG repeat expansion with widespread RNA changes, especially in brain cells vulnerable to HD. “Knocking ...

New research reveals that neurons can switch their migration strategy depending on whether they move on flat surfaces or through tight, crowded spaces.

Novel tools that allow neuron-specific investigations of the structure controlling sleep regulation in fruit flies reveal the extent of neuronal heterogeneity.

A surprising link between the immune system and brain behavior is emerging, as new research reveals how a single immune ...

As cancer progressed, mice still pursued easy rewards but quickly abandoned tasks requiring greater effort. Meanwhile, we ...

Induction of Multicellularity: When mechanically compressed, the salt-loving archaeon Haloferax volcanii can shift from being ...

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, ...

Scientists find the protein IL-17 that fights infection also acts on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability. This adds to evidence that immune molecules can influence behavior during illness.

After a bout of infection or an autoimmune disease flare-up, some people experience prolonged mood swings, emotional dysregu ...

New research reveals that the immune molecule IL-17 can influence behavior by acting directly on specific regions of the brain.