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Brain & Behavior

Same Brain Circuit Drives Desire in Females and Suppresses It in Males

Scientists have uncovered a remarkable paradox in the brain's reproductive wiring: identical neurons that make females seek mates actively discourage the same behavior in males.

Jul 14, 2025

Health

Bacterial Cells Form Molecular 'Hunger Games' to Defeat Viral Invader

In the invisible battlefields of microscopic life, bacteria have evolved a staggering array of weapons to fend off viral predators.

May 17, 2025

Brain & Behavior

Single Amino Acid Mutation May Have Helped Shape Human Language Ability

A tiny genetic change that emerged in early humans may have played a role in our unique vocal communication abilities, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.

Mar 1, 2025

Brain & Behavior

A single protein may have helped shape the emergence of spoken language

The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech?

Feb 18, 2025