A new study reveals that modern dogs retain previously overlooked genetic traits inherited from wolves. These ancient DNA ...

They drew with crayons, possibly fed on maggots and maybe even kissed us: Forty millenniums later, our ancient human cousins ...

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Researchers found genetic differences that likely resulted from humans killing aggressive bears, leaving docile individuals ...

A recent study finds that certain psychiatric disorders have considerable genetic overlap. But these genes aren’t the whole ...

The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...

Autism is an inherently complex condition, but new research breaks it down into four distinct categories, each defined by a ...

Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior.

Fixing the balance of a single brain circuit erased anxiety and social deficits in mice, revealing a powerful new target for ...

From tiger recoveries and chimpanzee genetics to AI conservation tools, this accessible overview includes exciting research ...

The new analysis study showed the delay may stem from genetic mutations that are present when a child is born – but activate ...