Neuroethology

Neuroethology is a field of neuroscience that focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms responsible for animal behavior. This research is key to understanding the fundamental biological processes that underlie behavior, as well as the evolutionary origins of certain behaviors. Neuroethology is also important for unlocking the mysteries behind human behavior, as similarities among animal and human neural networks mean many of the same mechanisms are at play. Neuroethology is used in medical research to better understand neurological diseases, and in the development of novel treatments for those diseases. Neuroethology is also of great use for the development of robotic systems and control algorithms for autonomous robotics.