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A new brain network responsible for complex movements may upend what we know about neural maps in primary motor areas

A wiring map diagrams more than half a million neuronal connections in the first complete connectome of Drosophila and holds clues about which brain architectures best support learning.

Viscous solutions accelerate the migration of tumor cells and may enable metastasis, according to a new study.

Once thought of as a mere motor coordination center, the “little brain” is now appreciated as participating in higher neurological processes.

Researchers tracked the movements of endangered caribou and sequenced a portion of their genomes to determine which genes may influence migratory behavior.

The Scientist spoke with cognitive neuroscientist Ronen Segev about how he taught goldfish to maneuver a moveable tank over land toward a visual target.

The Scientist interviews evolutionary biologist Carles Vilà about how a large genomic inversion detected in common quail affects the birds’ physical characteristics and migratory behaviors.

Biological robots made from frog cells can replicate by smooshing loose cells into new robots—a reproduction method not seen in any other organism.

By viewing countless hours of expectorating worms, researchers discover a unique way in which neurons control the movement of muscles.

The Scientist spoke with marine biologist and barnacle researcher John Zardus about why turtle barnacles—previously thought to be immobile—in fact slowly travel. He thinks the answer is food.

Researchers studying rats claim to have found a novel connection between damage on one side of the brain and problems with the posture or movement of limbs on the opposite side of the body.

Microscopic creatures called epibionts that live on sea turtles’ shells can help researchers understand their secretive lives.

Environmental engineer Gil Bohrer discusses how long-term, large-scale tracking data can shed light on the unexpected ways animals are responding to changes in the Arctic.

In Chapter 2, “Surfaces,” author Scott Grafton describes the ancient process of action perception, which helps organisms navigate their environments.

A new book explores the crosstalk between mind and body and how it helps humans navigate their worlds.

Insects wearing 3-D glasses detect computer-generated prey.

A major sensory neuron in roundworms distinguishes proprioception from harmful touch by sending out local or whole-cell signals, respectively.

Blue bottle flies use many different movements and a specific behavior sequence in order to stick a ceiling landing.

The evolution of different ways of flying in birds affected wing range of motion, but not wing shape.