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An example of the brain and behavior connection Some truly interesting research has been done concerning cats. In one particular study by Williams, Cavada, and Reinoso-Suarez, three wildcats' brains were compared with domestic cats' brains. Wildcat Domestic Cat (wildcat images thanks to this paper from the Journal of Neuroscience) In essence, we can assume that there are behavioral differences between wild cats and domestic cats. Wildcats are probably more aggressive or independent than domestic cats. Do you think that the researchers also found a brain differences, either structural or functional? Let's find out! HOME || VARIATION || PATHOLOGY || GENDER & SEXUAL ORIENTATION || BIBLIOGRAPHY