Editorials

Neuroscientists dedicate themselves to understanding the brain. But what happens when they disagree on experimental outcomes, data interpretation or methodology? Nature Neuroscience debuts a format that invites researchers to debate critical issues in neuroscience.

Nature Neuroscience presents a Focus issue highlighting progress in basic and clinical sciences advancing mental health research.

We present a special issue on the neuroscience toolbox, highlighting recent technological advances, approaches and collaborative initiatives that are enabling new avenues of research.

We present a special issue focusing on recent advances in computation- and theory-driven approaches to neuroscience that inform a host of biophysical and mechanistic models.

We present a special issue focusing on recent advances in the understanding of the effects of stress on the nervous system and behavior, as well as the role of the nervous system in regulating responses to stress.

10 years ago, channelrhodopsin-2 was expressed in neurons and shown to control their activity. In this issue, we consider how the field has developed since these early optogenetic experiments.

Nature Neuroscience editors share useful tips on the initial submission process.

Animal rights extremists are threatening nonhuman primate research by harassing scientists. We cannot tolerate these tactics, and we must rally individual, institutional and governmental support to protect scientists.

Nature Neuroscience presents a Focus issue highlighting recent advances in elucidating the mechanisms driving the onset and persistence of the epilepsies.

A meeting of the academic and industry minds may help fuel the development of a new generation of CNS drugs.

December 2014 marks the 200th issue of Nature Neuroscience. We reflect on the history of the journal and the field.

Nature Neuroscience presents a special focus issue highlighting big data efforts under way in the field.

Large-scale consortia have benefited many fields chasing big data. In the face of new projects, neuroscientists should consider banding together.

It is not enough to refute common myths about the brain: scientists need to highlight interesting real science as well.

There is an urgent need for more research on the effects of e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction in general.

Nature Neuroscience clarifies journal policies on overlapping or concurrent submissions and embargo.

Nature Neuroscience presents a series of Perspectives and Reviews highlighting recent advances in understanding the genetics of complex brain disorders.

Marijuana use is expected to increase as its legalization spreads. With more marijuana users, we should prioritize research on this pervasive, but relatively understudied, drug.

Nature Neuroscience presents a series of reviews highlighting recent progress in our understanding of the neurobiology of normal and pathological pain and itch.

The BRAIN initiative is set to award its first grants this year. It is imperative that this initiative be funded appropriately for neuroscientists to fully reap its benefits.