Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked ...

MONTREAL — Are toddlers’ tantrums and aggression the result of nature or nurture? A study out of Canada says genes might have more to do with it than previously thought. Researchers from University of ...

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In a new perspective article, researchers underscore the importance of integrating environmental effects into genetic research. The authors discuss how failure to do so can perpetuate deterministic ...

A new study suggests that the Agouti gene in the brains of male African striped mice can act as a molecular "switch," making ...