• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 13th, 2014
These Neurons Control Social Behavior, Could Explain Autism

These Neurons Control Social Behavior, Could Explain Autism

Researchers claim to have discovered a set of neurons that might lead to a better understanding of autism

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 31st, 2014
Early-Life Stress Disturbs Social Behaviors Later in Life

Early-Life Stress Disturbs Social Behaviors Later in Life

Anxiety and aggression increased in mice that were stressed early on

Size of a Carnivore's Frontal Cortex Influences Its Social Behavior

Size of a Carnivore's Frontal Cortex Influences Its Social Behavior

Carnivores that have a large frontal cortex tend to be more social

High Testosterone Levels “Force” Men to Speak the Truth, and Nothing but the Truth

High Testosterone Levels “Force” Men to Speak the Truth, and Nothing but the Truth

There is a scientific basis for why women lie better than men, researchers now argue

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 29th, 2012
Dolphins Use Signature Whistles to Meet and Greet Each Other

Dolphins Use Signature Whistles to Meet and Greet Each Other

The behavior was observed in free-roaming dolphin populations as well

Cell Phones Make People Less Socially-Minded

Cell Phones Make People Less Socially-Minded

Apparently, the devices disrupt community involvement patterns

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 20th, 2011
Protein Triggers Grasshopper Swarms

Protein Triggers Grasshopper Swarms

Scientists finally identify what causes the insects to become harmful

The Social Butterfly Effect

The Social Butterfly Effect

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 13th, 2009
Killer Whales Hang Out Together at 'Social Spot'

Killer Whales Hang Out Together at 'Social Spot'

Members from multiple pods

Pre-Menopause Women Impervious to the Beauty of Others

Pre-Menopause Women Impervious to the Beauty of Others

Recent study focuses on the competition among women, as part of their social behavior