In the natural world -- where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity -- animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an ...

Top neuroscience labs are adapting new and unexpected tools to gain a deeper understanding of how mice, and ultimately humans, react to different drug treatments. By Peter Hess Published Jan 10, 2024 ...

A new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual biodiversity' across species from ants to whales. Scientists are uncovering ...

Crying is one of the most recognizable human emotional signals. Tears appear when people experience grief, relief, joy, or ...

Microbes are everywhere, even inside of our bodies. The gut microbiome has been shown to have a powerful influence on biology, and can even affect the brain. Scientists have been learning more about ...