This week, scientists on Twitter discussed new functions for autism-linked genes, underpinnings for restricted and repetitive behaviors, and roles for microglia.

This week, Twitter provided a discussion about autism biomarkers, a survey revealing language preferences, and a peek inside the octopus brain.

Early-career researchers talk about the challenges around taking time off, and a new study shows that young scientists tend to be more innovative than their older colleagues.

Three threads on autism-related research snared the attention of neuroscientists on Twitter this week.

A young researcher faces down the skeptics.

This week we’re highlighting the Twitter chatter from the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting, held in San Diego, California, last week.

Scientists at Neuroscience 2022 share highlights of the conference.

This week, neuroscientists weighed in on differing brain sizes, Project Vesuvius and a Neuropixels tool.

Spectrum sources and reporters share which sessions they are most excited to attend at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, which starts on Saturday.

Representation was the theme of this this week, with a deep discussion on ‘profound autism’ and info about an upcoming conference.