Geneticists have a better understanding of how prehistoric pairings unfolded, with new research suggesting they were mostly ...

Scientists have identified how specific genetic changes function in cells to influence disease risk and other human health ...

Rapidly testing hundreds of thousands of DNA sequences, scientists identified specific genetic variations contributing to blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

New evidence reveals that behavior, including hive mentality or groupthink, may be predetermined by genetics. Generally, we consider behavior to be learned. By interacting with the world, different ...

Although sedentary behaviour may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, says a new study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

"Based on a colloquium of evolutionary genetics of invertebrate behavior, held March 21-24, 1983, in Gainesville, Fla"--Title page verso. Contents Evolutionary behavior genetics / Guy L. Bush -- ...

Human behavior is a tapestry woven from culture, environment, and biology. Among the most intriguing aspects of this tapestry is risk-taking—those bold, sometimes reckless decisions that can lead to ...

A genetic analysis reveals that ancient pairings between humans and Neanderthals favored female humans mating with male Neanderthals, shedding light on their interactions.