《大腦、行為與進化》是一本忠實的、高標準的、獨特的期刊，是關于神經系統進化的科學論述的主要出口。該雜志發表了神經生物學的比較研究，主要關注脊椎動物和無脊椎動物的神經系統結構、功能或發育。方法的范圍從分子的解剖學和生理學到行為。盡管存在這樣的多樣性，大多數發表在《大腦、行為與進化》上的論文都從進化的角度，至少在討論中是這樣，并且關注神經機制或現象。一些純粹的行為研究可能在該雜志的范圍內，但這些手稿的適用性將在個案的基礎上進行評估。該雜志還發表評論文章，提供對進化神經生物學當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.