social behavior

Summary: Male and female mice usually prefer female companions but switch to preferring males under survival stress, a new study …

Summary: New research reveals how smell and hearing interact in the brain during maternal behaviors like pup retrieval in mice. …

Summary: New research reveals how oxytocin profoundly influences social behavior and emotional responses in the brain. Animal models have shown …

Summary: A new study reveals how genetic deficits, particularly in the Tbx1 gene, are linked to reduced brain volume and …

Summary: 46% of Americans don’t get enough alone time during the holiday season, even though 56% say it’s crucial for …

Summary: Grooming and play behaviors in chimpanzees are contagious, fostering social bonds and harmony within their groups. Conducted at a …

Summary: Wild bearded capuchins use social learning to solve problems, influenced by social tolerance and group dynamics. Researchers observed the …

Summary: A new study proposes that human culture’s unique power lies not in its ability to accumulate knowledge, as once …

Summary: Cooperative breeding influences brain development in common marmosets and humans, allowing longer periods for social learning. Marmoset brains, like …

Summary: A new study shows that humans use social information to guide their decisions, even when others’ preferences differ from …