Behavioral Neuroscience – News and Features

According to research, people with a certain version of the most well-known smoking-related variant to date, “Mr. Big”, are less sensitive to nicotine and have been shown to smoke more.

Here, leading female scientists from a range of disciplines discuss why they were drawn to science and what they find most enjoyable about their work, as well as share tips for women looking to embark on a career in science.

The International Brain pH Project Consortium unveils findings in a large-scale animal model study, indicating altered brain pH and lactate levels as a transdiagnostic endophenotype in neuropsychiatric disorders with cognitive impairment.

The study shows that even a brief weak grin makes faces appear more joyful. The pioneering experiment used electrical stimulation to spark smiles and was inspired by photographs made famous by Charles Darwin.

According to research, an experimental treatment can prevent long-term changes to neurons seen in epilepsy if provided within the first two days after the first seizure.

Gene expression patterns in the brain’s motor and frontal cortex reveal many shared cellular and molecular similarities between ALS and FTLD that could be targeted for potential treatment.

Observing the molecular underpinnings of gastrulation would go a long way toward helping scientists prevent miscarriages and developmental disorders.

Two academics from the University of Birmingham have suggested an improved way to help scientists and researchers identify when babies become conscious.

Researchers have developed a new model that provides a holistic view of how our brain manages to learn quickly and forms stable, long-lasting memories.

A comprehensive registry study from Karolinska Institutet shows that children of women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) right before or during pregnancy are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life.