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  • Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making

    Nov 29, 2023 11:30 am by Kevin NeumannResearch
    Three-spined stickleback male (left) inspects an intruder introduced to his territory inside a glass flask. Photos By: Julia Pollack and the Bell lab

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    • Three-spined stickleback male (left) inspects an intruder introduced to his territory inside a glass flask. Photos By: Julia Pollack and the Bell lab

    How do animals make decisions when faced with competing demands, and how have decision making processes evolved over time? This research points to neurological explanations.