Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists ...

Scientists trace the origins of human kissing back over 20 million years to ancient apes who first showed gentle ...

Just like humans, dogs manifest their own unique personalities early on, and these personalities may not change for the ...

Decades of research into autism has revealed this much: There is no simple answer for what causes the condition. Decades of ...

Research links variations in the gene GRIN2A to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness.

The shift from warm summer to cool fall conditions can be stressful for many animals. Surviving each season requires a ...

Is your dog constantly tucking treats under your sofa or burying toys in the garden? You might think they're behaving like a paranoid doomsday prepper - but there's a reason for it, experts say.

Scientists have uncovered a biological “blueprint” that shows how the brain’s smallest building blocks create the large networks that drive thought, emotion, and behavior.

The sense of smell is vital for animals, as it helps them find food, protect themselves from predators and interact socially. An international research team led by Dr. Quentin Martinez and Dr. Eli ...

Children with avoidant/restrictive food intake were significantly more likely than control individuals to have developmental ...

F rom the outside, autism can be difficult to understand. The unique sensory world of an autistic person can mean that a ...

Recent research indicates that people who die by suicide without a prior history of suicidal behavior may possess a distinct ...