The study provides a comprehensive behavioral dataset of Drosophila melanogaster, categorized by genetic background, sex, and social context (isolated or in groups). Beyond enabling detailed analyses ...

Recent studies reveal that changes in gene regulation, not just gene sequences, are crucial for the evolution of animal ...

The transition from water to land is a question that still intrigues scientists. Those ancient organisms would have needed to ...

Behavioral genetics and animal science -- Behavioral genetics and the process of animal domestication -- Fear and fearfulness in determining behavior -- Genetics and behavior during handling, ...

A new study has used mathematical modeling to identify the early warning signs of genetic collapse in animal populations.

The study of animal behaviour in ecological and evolutionary contexts examines how behavioural traits develop, persist and interact with environmental challenges. Research in this field investigates ...

Genomic analyses reveal that addiction risk is influenced by both shared behavioral traits and specific biological factors, ...

A new study found that subtle differences in an animal’s behavior by midlife can predict how long it is likely to live.

Understanding biological relationships is often critical when studying animal populations. Researchers have now developed a transformative approach that identifies stretches of DNA that two ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.

An ad hoc committee appointed by the National Academies to explore heritable genetic modifications of food animals. This committee will address methods for heritable genetic modifications and identify ...