Children who are impulsive and exuberant can be challenging. Recent research speaks to both the nature and nurture aspects of ...

This post is the third in the series “Connecting Biology to Behavior: Inside the ADHD Brain.” Read the first post to learn about the role of dopamine in ADHD behaviors and the second post to learn ...

Researchers analyzed the genomes and behavioral profiles of 1,300 golden retrievers and found that several behavioral traits—such as trainability, fear of strangers, and aggression toward other ...

Golden retrievers are known for their friendly faces and loving nature, but not all of them behave the same way. Some are ...

Trust, a cornerstone of human interaction, has a significant genetic component, according to new research. Trust, a cornerstone of human interaction, has a significant genetic component, with around ...

Raffan and colleagues recently analyzed the genetic codes of 1,300 golden retrievers, and compared them to their behavioral ...

Researchers say their "striking" findings could help owners understand their pets’ emotional worlds, and tailor training or ...

Children who carry a particularly high number of genetic variants associated with ADHD also have a statistically greater risk of experiencing severe neglect and childhood maltreatment. Subscribe to ...

"The findings are really striking – they provide strong evidence that humans and golden retrievers have shared genetic roots for their behaviour," Dr Eleanor Raffan, a researcher in the University of ...

Human behaviour is a broad field of science exploring how and why we act, both at the individual and at the societal level. It also seeks to understand the behavioural differences between humans and ...

The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes - Prostock-Studio/iStockphoto Infants who take longer to learn to walk may end up ...