Research Articles
The Invisible Window: How a Hat-Sized Device Reveals the Brain's Secrets in Awake, Moving Rats
Breakthrough miniaturized head-mounted photoacoustic imaging system allows real-time observation of brain activity in awake, freely moving rats.
The Fast-Fail Fix: How a Bold New Strategy is Revolutionizing Psychiatric Drug Development
Discover how NIMH's Fast-Fail Trials program is transforming psychiatric drug development through biomarkers, RDoC, and precompetitive collaboration.
Beyond the Checklist: How Multivariate Science Is Rewriting the Book on Behavior
Exploring how multivariate approaches are revolutionizing behavioral physiology by analyzing complex patterns rather than isolated actions.
The Molecular Microscope: How Tiny Genes Are Rewriting Our Understanding of Behavior
Exploring how molecular biology is revolutionizing behavioral neuroscience through CRISPR, single-cell omics, and AI-powered behavior analysis.
Double Trouble: When Blast Waves and Trauma Collide in the Brain
Exploring the neurological synergy between blast-induced mTBI and traumatic stress in soldiers and first responders.
The Nausea Drug Quieting Obsessive Minds: Ondansetron's Unlikely Journey to OCD Treatment
How the anti-nausea drug ondansetron is emerging as a promising treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, especially for treatment-resistant cases.
The Empathy Enzyme: How a "Ruthlessness Hormone" Rewires the Psychopathic Brain
New research reveals vasopressin might unlock compassion in individuals with high primary psychopathy, challenging our understanding of empathy and psychopathy.
The Morphine Switch: How Opioids Hijack the Brain's Braking System
Discover how morphine first enhances then impairs cognitive inhibition in macaque monkeys, revealing insights into opioid addiction mechanisms.
The Silent Saboteur: Unlocking the Neuroscience Behind Choking Under Pressure
Exploring the neuroscience behind why we choke under pressure, from brain mechanisms to evidence-based solutions.
The Invisible Battle: How Your Brain Wires Itself for Success or Self-Sabotage
Discover the neuroscience behind behavior change and how your brain's wiring affects goal achievement and habit formation.