Lead poisoning isn’t just an industrial-age problem. A new study reveals our ancestors, including Neanderthals, were exposed ...

Every desire, fear, and act of love is the cosmos thinking through our minds. The ARCH model exposes the brain's hidden ...

A new study links stressful puppyhood events to adult dog behavior, such as fear and aggression. Early care and training are ...

Why do animals search for food at specific times of the day? In a study published in Current Biology, a research group led by ...

Women tend to live longer than men, and while the extra years can be partially attributed to biology, behavioral differences ...

Cellular membrane proteins play many important roles throughout the body, including transporting substances in and out of the ...

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered more than 100 new human viruses in 252 different gut microbes, ...

Every human has testosterone, but its effects go far beyond what most people realize. In this TED Talk, evolutionary ...

A University of Wyoming research team found that the neuropeptide oxytocin, often known as the “love hormone,” has a previously unknown role in regulating daily thermoregulatory patterns of rest and ...

Researchers have found genes linked to cannabis use and addiction. The discovery shows how biology influences behavior and ...

Iowa State University researchers have unlocked new secrets within the bacteria responsible for the creation of thousands of ...

Nighttime underwater photos show fish hanging out with jellyfish and anemones — perhaps seeking their protection.