Your surroundings may influence your social behavior more than you realize. New research from the Brain Research Institute at ...

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The discussion is often framed around the balance between genetics and environment. While each individual’s DNA is unique and remains fundamentally unchanged regardless of location, scientists say bio ...

A new study published in Nature Genetics reveals that not all cancer-associated mutations in the same gene behave alike. Led ...

Experts at Imperial College London suggest homosexuality might help forge strong bonds that allow groups to stay together to survive harsh conditions.

“Our study shows that physiological concentrations of hormones and neurotransmitters can serve as biomarkers of canine temperament,” the team writes. “These results could help identify dogs suited for ...

From rare cancers caught early to dementia foretold decades in advance, newborn genomic testing raises an unsettling question ...

This moment of revelation is common to many people who don’t form mental images. They report that they might never have ...

Orcas are born with powerful bodies and sharp teeth, but they are not born knowing how to hunt. Here’s why they depend so ...

A hand stencil found in a cave on Muna Island, Indonesia, has been dated to at least 67,800 years ago, making it the oldest ...

A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To ...