Breeding for Skull Shape Changes the Dog Brain
Sophie Barton shares new research investigating how humans may have unwittingly altered the brain morphology of domestic dogs through selective breeding for head shape. Dogs with extreme head shapes show widespread reductions in gray matter volume across the brain.

Unveiling the Possible Origins of Visual Category Information in the Brain
Brain regions that preferentially process faces, places, and words may emerge naturally from exposure to diverse images, without requiring built-in structures dedicated to specific categories. By training AI models to distinguish images based on visual differences alone, researchers found that brain-aligned category-selective neurons emerged spontaneously in the model.

Sensing Vibration
How often do we sense vibration? More than you might think. New work from Josef Turecek & David Ginty reveals how mechanosensory neurons are activated during movement and exploration.