Studying how neural crest cells journey through the embryo, this Caltech developmental biologist has revealed how they form major cell types, including peripheral neurons, bone, and smooth muscle.

Young rats injected with a synthetic cannabinoid have more of the brain’s motivating dopaminergic signaling and fewer numbers of inhibitory neurons than controls.

A zebrafish model of the birth defect craniosynostosis provides insights into how the condition develops.

Offspring of rats exposed to vaporized cannabis had difficulty switching strategies to get a sugar reward, according to a study presented at the Society for Neuroscience conference.

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Regardless of parental income and education, children who engage in more two-way conversation with their parents learn better.

A swollen wing vein helps butterflies detect low-frequency sounds.

The bipaternal pups died soon after birth, but mice with two mothers grew into fertile adults.

A special hinge joint allows some turtle species to close and open their shells.