Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological ...

Cocaine use disorder is known to have a strong genetic component, but scientists have struggled to identify the specific genes involved, making it more difficult to develop targeted treatments. UC San ...

A giant panda from China is set to travel thousands of miles to meet a potential mate at Zoo Atlanta in a carefully planned ...

Understanding how genes influence complex behaviors remains one of biology's most fascinating challenges. Now, however, in a recent study, researchers have compiled a comprehensive dataset documenting ...

Inhibitory GABAergic feedback neurons tune direction-selective motion signals in Drosophila, sharpening behavioral responses to rapidly changing visual stimuli and expanding canonical feedforward ...

A new study reveals a dual-track gut-brain network using CNMa signaling to suppress sugar cravings and drive protein selection during nutrient deficiency.

The study gained credibility largely because of Sweden’s unusually detailed financial records. Until 2007, Sweden maintained a wealth tax that required citizens to disclose their financial holdings.

The largest genetic analysis of psychiatric disorders to date shows that most relevant genetic variants are linked to multiple mental health conditions rather than just one. The study found that 14 ...

Most clinicians still underestimate the degree to which genetic factors shape personality traits and personality development. This is not controversial within behavioral genetics, but it remains ...

A study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge provides a window into canine emotions, revealing why some golden retrievers are more fearful, energetic or aggressive than others. The ...

Seven years ago, I took a bet from one of the most controversial figures in the scientific world. Charles Murray, the political scientist who—along with the late psychologist Richard Herrnstein—wrote ...

The tendency to use cannabis is associated with genes linked to impulsive behavior, obesity, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, among other traits, according to a study released Monday by researchers ...