The brain of humans and other animals is known to contribute to the protection of the body from infections. Past studies have unveiled the existence of the so-called conditioned immune response (CIR), ...

Parrots are already known for their mimicry of transitive actions, such as grabbing an object. Because they are highly social creatures with brains that are large relative to the size of their bodies, ...

Why do beauty standards feel inescapable? Neuroscience and epigenetics reveal how our brains imprint cultural ideals—shaping ...

Advancements could enhance perceptual capabilities in robotics. Artificially engineered biological processes, such as ...

Where does fear come from? American psychologist John Watson wanted to find out — so, in the name of science, he tried to ...