A "fight-or-flight" neurotransmitter may cause traumatic memories to stick around
Blocking noradrenaline in rats made their memories more susceptible to change
In the future, lab animals will live in computer chips, not cages
One lab's rodent surgeon thinks there are better ways to model human disease
Why did ancient cats begin hanging around humans?
New research suggests they had a taste for the rodents we attracted
Your brain rewards you when you explore new places
A new study used questionnaires and MRI scans to get to the heart of a similarity with rat brains
Your brain isn't the same in virtual reality as it is in the real world
VR is widely used to study the brain, but it isn't the same as real life — and this has real-world consequences
You live in a mostly 2D world, but the map in your brain charts the places you've been in 3D
Place cells in the brain light up in familiar places, both on the ground and climbing in the air
Rats love hide and seek
Studying play in animals could allow scientists to answer important questions about decision making, social behavior, and even theory of mind.
With new technology, mind control is no longer science-fiction
We can only transmit basic signals between brains, but we should consider the ethics before moving on to complex thoughts
That bossy GPS voice isn't actually necessary for navigating
New research suggests our brains update an internal 'cognitive map' when the environment changes
Five facts about Linda Buck, olfactory pioneer
The Nobel Prize-winning biologist revolutionized how we think about our noses