Cells have surface receptors that couple with proteins and other molecules to initiate or inhibit certain behaviors.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

High school students’ genes can influence how likely their peers are to abuse drugs or alcohol or be depressed or anxious, a Rutgers University psychiatry professor has found. Associate Professor ...

Our parents' genes, even the ones we didn't inherit, leave a measurable lasting imprint on our lives. An international team ...

Parents' genes—even when not directly inherited by a child—may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a new report by UCL researchers. The report, "Understanding the ...

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 ...

Twin studies can help geneticists determine whether some trait or condition is caused by the environment, or by genetics. Since identical twins carry basically the same genome, if a trait is due to ...

How does a neuroscientific biological perspective explain behavior? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand ...

In the Republic Book II Plato is addressing paradoxes of human behavior and finds the solution by saying an integral part of human nature is dog-like. Our inner dog seeks belonging and craves to ...