New evidence reveals that behavior, including hive mentality or groupthink, may be predetermined by genetics. Generally, we consider behavior to be learned. By interacting with the world, different ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

Behavioral geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden examines the evidence linking rare genetic mutations to severe antisocial behavior ...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that our genetic makeup has an influence over our lives. There are plenty of areas of ...

Does genetics influence whether a person drinks coffee? A new study by Korean researchers analyzing twins found that while ...

From curly hair to an introverted character, there is a lot we inherit from our parents. But is it possible that our genes can also influence our well-being? According to science, yes – happiness, ...

Binge eating disorder and anorexia nervosa share some genetic features, but they also differ in important ways. This is shown ...

Why do some people and not others love animals? Studies have reported that kids raised with pets usually have pets when they are adults. And often, it is the same type of pet. But the tendency for pet ...

Maybe you've been told that you are too sensitive, or you know someone who has strong reactions to positive, negative, or intense experiences. Some people seem to be more sensitive than others, and ...

Dr. Bob Lahita ran New Jersey’s top hospitals and ambulance services, operated a triage unit on the ground in NJ on 9/11, authored a library of medical volumes, cared for my late husband and I know ...

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How much an infant cries is largely steered by their genetics, and there is probably not much that parents can do about it. This has been shown in a new Swedish twin study from Uppsala University and ...