This bold social experiment forces people to confront a question they’re never prepared for: would they let a stranger live ...

Immune system sends signals to the brain that reduce social behavior during illness, helping the body rest and recover.

MIT researchers have discovered how an immune system molecule triggers neurons in a specific brain circuit to shut down social behavior in mice modeling infection.

Psychologists are finding that simply spotting Batman in a public space can nudge people toward small acts of generosity, ...

A study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has determined that the size and composition of our social support ...

"I just can't make it tonight. You have fun without me." Across much of the animal kingdom, when infection strikes, social contact shuts down. A new study details how the immune and central nervous ...

A new behavioral study demonstrates that sudden, unexpected events can significantly increase altruistic behavior in everyday environments.

Study shows social isolation following immune challenge is self-imposed and driven by an active neural process, rather than a secondary consequence of physiological symptoms of sickness.

Would you behave better in the presence of The Dark Knight? According to science, that's a very real possibility, regardless of the fact that Batman is ...