For the first time, researchers visualize zebrafish memory retrieval in real time.
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For the first time, researchers visualize zebrafish memory retrieval in real time.
Two new fossils of ancient primates shed light on the divergence of apes and Old World monkeys.
The NIH has required researchers to receive instruction about responsible conduct for more than 20 years, but misconduct is still on the rise.
Should institutions invest in changing the behavior of scientists found guilty of violating research rules and ethics?
Mice that explore more have higher levels of neurogenesis, suggesting a link between experience, brain plasticity, and the emergence of distinct personalities.
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
Better health care in Gambian villages lead to flip-flopping selection pressures on height and weight.
A new study of brain activity patterns suggests that babies as young as 5 months old have the neural mechanisms to register that they’ve seen a face.
Researchers are identifying distinctive brain activity patterns that can be used to monitor patients under anesthesia and assess consciousness in “vegetative” patients.
Just the flavor of beer is enough to boost dopamine in brain areas related to reward—especially in men with alcoholic relatives.