Some kids struggle with math not because they can’t understand numbers, but because their brains process number symbols differently. 
Interestingly, when numbers are shown as dots instead of symbols, those differences disappear.
www.sciencenews.org/article/kids...

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Genes, Brain and Behavior Meeting. Abstract deadline March 16th. Please share. www.ibangs.org/genes-brain-...

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27th Annual Meeting
Genes, Brain and Behavior
June 8th - June 11th, 2026
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA. US

Calorie Restriction Effects on Aging, Learning Performance, and Transcription in Aged Aplysia californica onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Annual Meeting Deadline reminder: Abstracts and Travel Award applications due by February 22nd. All information here: www.ibangs.org/genes-brain-...
27th Annual Meeting
Genes, Brain and Behavior
June 8th - June 11th, 2026
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA. US

A satellite language network in the brain MIT McGovern Institute researchers find a "satellite" component of the brain’s dedicated language network in the cerebellum, a region better known for coordinating movement.

Scientists just found a hidden language area in the brain where no one expected it.
Researchers discovered that part of the cerebellum (usually known for movement and balance) actually helps with language too. news.mit.edu/2026/satelli...

Rethinking Alzheimer's: Untangling the sticky truth about tau med.stanford.edu/news/insight...

How gene loss and monogamy built termite mega societies
Termites became social superpowers by letting evolution take genes away. sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Cow astonishes scientists with rare tool use The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.

Cow astonishes scientists with rare tool use

Congratulations IBANGS Investigator Awardees 2026
Distinguished Investigator Award
Prof. Leslie Griffith, Brandeis University griffithlabbrandeis.com

Early Career Achievment Award
Assoc. Prof. Chongyuan Luo, University of California luogenomics.github.io

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Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Lecturer position in Neurobiology at UMass Amherst. Come join a great group of instructors teaching in the Biology, Psych & Brain Sci, and Neuroscience majors. Review starts Jan 5, 2026. Please forward/apply!

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We are genetically predicting behavior, gene expression and other traits in outbred rats. We call it #RATTACA because it’s like the movie GATTACA except it’s not evil. Learn more about how you can use RATTACA at our booth #3925 at #sfn25.

Please join us in congratulating Marissa Ehringer, the new Editor-In-Chief of the Society's Journal, Genes, Brain and Behavior. We look forward to a successful partnership. @wileybrainpsych.bsky.social @ehringermaeiii.bsky.social @ibg.colorado.edu

Genes, Brain & Behavior 2026. Calls for Symposium submissions and Investigator Award nominations. Univ. Pittsburg, Details here: www.ibangs.org/genes-brain-...

Genes, Brain and Behavior 2026. June 8-11 Save the Date

Genes, Brain and Behavior 2026. June 8-11 Save the Date

Genome-Wide Association Studies of Delay Discounting and Impulsive Personality Traits in Children From the Adolescent Behavior and Cognitive Development Study onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Ancient viral DNA may play a key role in early human development, new study suggests | CNN Once dismissed as “junk” DNA, ancient viruses embedded in the human genome play a key role in early human development, research finds.

Ancient viral DNA may play a key role in early human development, new study suggests edition.cnn.com/2025/08/09/s...

Polygenic Scores of Executive Function Provide Limited Support for Genetic Confounding With Socio-Economic Measures onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Genes, Brain and Behavior is inviting applications for the role of Editor-in-Chief We are committed to fostering a broad range of perspectives within our field. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, to ensure a representation of varied perspectives to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in our editorial process.

Genes, Brain and Behavior, is inviting applications for the role of Editor-In-Chief. The position description and requirements are posted on the
journal website: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...

Sex and Genetic Differences in Behavioral Engagement of Crossed High Alcohol-Preferring and Low Alcohol-Preferring Mice
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #behavior #alcohol #sexdifferences #addiction

Reduced Cacna1c Expression Produces Anhedonic Reactions to Palatable Sucrose in Rats: No Interactions With Juvenile or Adult Stress
Patricia Gasalla, Kerrie L. Thomas, Lawrence Wilkinson, Jeremy Hall, Dominic Michael Dwyer onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The Drosophila adult brain: short overview of structure, function, and resources Graphical Review Paper This short review is targeted at researchers new to the Drosophila model (thereafter: a Drosophilist) in the field of neuroscience. We aim to provide …

"The Drosophila adult brain: short overview of structure, function, and resources Graphical Review Paper": www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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SCFA biotherapy delays diabetes in humanized gnotobiotic mice by remodeling mucosal homeostasis and metabolome - Nature Communications In a previous clinical trial, the authors reported that SCFA-yielding biotherapy in adults with type 1 diabetes remodels the gut proteome and metabolome. Here, the show that colonization of the post-t...

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