A new epigenetic study now suggests that mothers' behavior can also have a substantial impact on their children's developing oxytocin systems. Oxytocin is an extremely important hormone, involved in ...

How worms respond to signals such as taps or touches depends on details of the signal, including whether it increases or decreases, and on what the animal is doing at the time, say researchers. How ...

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An impressive new study has highlighted the gut-brain link between social behavior and gut microbes in mice. The thorough research shows how lacking certain gut bacteria can increase levels of a ...

A major driver of being influential is practice. If you have ever played a sport, musical instrument or any similar pursuit that takes muscle memory, you know improvement never occurs without practice ...

In a recent study published in International Journal Of Obesity, researchers investigated how baseline weight status influences the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and diet ...

Packaging is a unique aspect of the product world because it often serves as an ambassador for the brand. Good product packaging can influence consumer behavior. It’s a microcosm of the broader world, ...

On the surface, wildfires seem simple. There’s a spark, a few small twigs flare up, and it spreads throughout a forest landscape until it runs its course or is doused by firefighters. In the United ...

Rachael Kaspar used to be scared of bees. That was before she studied their behavior as an undergraduate at CU Boulder. Since learning their secret lives and social behaviors, she has developed an ...

Oxytocin is an extremely important hormone, involved in social interaction and bonding in mammals, including humans. It helps us relate to others. It strengthens trust, closeness in relationships, and ...

Social media has become a tried and true method for consumers to share their latest purchases and retail experiences. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter have been leading channels to drive ...