Humans are rational beings, yet they're still so unpredictable. These social experiments give us a glimpse into what to ...

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

Quick Take Parakeets test the water before making friends, ramping up their behaviors from being near each other to grooming ...

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

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

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.

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.

Despite a court challenge, Australia will ban children under 16 from having accounts on certain social media platforms ...