《大腦、行為與進(jìn)化》是一本忠實(shí)的、高標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的、獨(dú)特的期刊，是關(guān)于神經(jīng)系統(tǒng)進(jìn)化的科學(xué)論述的主要出口。該雜志發(fā)表了神經(jīng)生物學(xué)的比較研究，主要關(guān)注脊椎動(dòng)物和無脊椎動(dòng)物的神經(jīng)系統(tǒng)結(jié)構(gòu)、功能或發(fā)育。方法的范圍從分子的解剖學(xué)和生理學(xué)到行為。盡管存在這樣的多樣性，大多數(shù)發(fā)表在《大腦、行為與進(jìn)化》上的論文都從進(jìn)化的角度，至少在討論中是這樣，并且關(guān)注神經(jīng)機(jī)制或現(xiàn)象。一些純粹的行為研究可能在該雜志的范圍內(nèi)，但這些手稿的適用性將在個(gè)案的基礎(chǔ)上進(jìn)行評(píng)估。該雜志還發(fā)表評(píng)論文章，提供對(duì)進(jìn)化神經(jīng)生物學(xué)當(dāng)前主題的批判性綜述。

Brain, Behavior and Evolution is a journal with a loyal following, high standards, and a unique profile as the main outlet for the continuing scientific discourse on nervous system evolution. The journal publishes comparative neurobiological studies that focus on nervous system structure, function, or development in vertebrates as well as invertebrates. Approaches range from the molecular over the anatomical and physiological to the behavioral. Despite this diversity, most papers published in Brain, Behavior and Evolution include an evolutionary angle, at least in the discussion, and focus on neural mechanisms or phenomena. Some purely behavioral research may be within the journal’s scope, but the suitability of such manuscripts will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The journal also publishes review articles that provide critical overviews of current topics in evolutionary neurobiology.