Researchers could anticipate which way an eight-day-old zebrafish will flick its tail based on brain activity 10 seconds earlier.

A gene involved in a newly described syndrome affects neural functioning in fruit fly embryos.

Clues about the biological mechanisms that contribute to a person’s chance of contemplating or attempting suicide

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

The biochemical mechanisms in the brain underlying suicidal behavior are beginning to come to light, and researchers hope they could one day lead to better treatment and prevention strategies.

Meet some of the people featured in the January/February 2020 issue of The Scientist.

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

A study of 16,000 people suggests that human herpesvirus 6A is a risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis, reinvigorating a neglected hypothesis that the virus could be involved in triggering the disease.

The Rockefeller University neuroendocrinologist made landmark discoveries on how hormones affect brain structure.