Are human behaviors controlled by genetics, or are environmental factors major contributors to behavior? Such questions are fundamental to the study of behavioral genomics. Aa Aa Aa The first ...

A new study reveals that autism-like symptoms in mice emerge when two nerve proteins—MDGA2 and BDNF—fall out of balance.

A new study has revealed that Beagle dogs carrying mutations in the Shank3 gene—a high-risk gene for autism spectrum disorder ...

It is an exciting time for researchers and trainees in behavioral genetics. Recent technological advances now allow us to analyze the genome in minute detail, exhaustively sequencing DNA and testing ...

Study highlights the role of long-term environmental changes in the evolution of predatory behaviour in nematodes ...

IBG's mission is to conduct interdisciplinary research and training that examines the nature and origins of individual differences in behavior. Current research at IBG uses large scale family, twin, ...

Join the movement to solve the mysteries of cat genetics with the first fur-based DNA sequencing method for pets ...

23andMe users can download genetic, registration and web behavior, and self-reported information from their accounts ahead of ...

The severity of ASD is different significantly among various individuals. Research indicates that the prevalence of autism ...

Cats are beloved family members in tens of millions of households, but we know surprisingly little about their genes.