Brain & Behavior

Living in a built environment can change how you see the world

A rare mutation in a known Alzheimer’s risk gene points to potential treatments

Researchers hone techniques to restore sight by stimulating the retina or brain

Rare genetic variants could point to new treatments for severe psychiatric disorder

Gut microbes help mice forget their fears

Technology could nearly double writing speed for “locked-in” individuals

The secret lies in the way your brain makes sense of scents

$20 million project puts competing ideas to the test

No matter how quickly you speak, you still share the same amount of information

Work finds no evidence for “extreme male brain” hypothesis

Large study finds association between positive attitude and extended life span

As rates fall in many countries, those in the United States climb

A new study maps the “ecology” of online hate groups across platforms

Crisis hotlines, standardizing mental health care, and restricting lethal means are all saving lives

A provocative idea suggests big brains can have tragic consequences—but may also help keep us safe

Researchers hope mobile devices can capture signs of imminent risk that a doctor’s questionnaire can’t