Behavioural genetics is the interdisciplinary effort to establish causal links between genes and animal (including human) behavioural traits and neural mechanisms. Methods used include twin studies, ...

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.

In 1959, Soviet geneticist Dmitry Belyaev began selectively breeding silver foxes in Siberia for one trait alone: tolerance of humans. Within ten generations, something unexpected happened. The foxes ...

Although sedentary behavior 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.

Ever wondered why some cats meow for attention, while others prefer silence? While each cat has its own personality, a recent study suggests that a cat’s vocal tendencies might be influenced by their ...