Stories by Ryan P. Dalton

Ryan P. Dalton is a neuroscientist, writer and former Miller Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley. His scientific work is centered on sensation and memory, and his writing focuses on minds, machines and the social impacts of biotechnology. He can be reached at ryan.patrick.dalton@gmail.com.

Behavior

Play May Be a Deeper Part of Human Nature Than We Thought

An animal study brings us closer to understanding our own behavior

October 8, 2019 — Ryan P. Dalton and Francisco Luongo

Neuroscience

Studying the Superhuman

An examination of sixth fingers hints at what our body—and mind—is capable of

September 4, 2019 — Ryan P. Dalton and Tom Roseberry

Neuroscience

How We Are Wired for Smell

Scientists explore the brain’s “olfactory map”

August 13, 2019 — Ryan P. Dalton

Neuroscience

Decoding the Language of Neurons

A new study reveals surprising variations in the neural code

July 2, 2019 — Ryan P. Dalton

Cognition

Prehistoric Viruses and the Function of the Brain

The exceedingly strange story of learning, memory and the “Arc” gene

December 11, 2018 — Ryan P. Dalton