New research shows the X chromosome influences disease risk, immunity and drug response beyond its role in sex.

Not all dogs learn the same way, and breed traits can greatly influence training outcomes. By understanding your dog’s instincts, energy levels, and temperament, you can design a plan that plays to ...

Rushika M. Perera, the Deborah Cowan Professor and vice chair of the Department of Anatomy, and chief scientific officer of ...

A study finds discrimination often appears in routine interactions and institutional settings, shaping identity strategies ...

Coffee consumption influences the microbiota-gut-brain axis, affecting cognitive performance and emotional regulation through ...

For example, right before females ovulate — when estrogen reaches its peak — they tend to be more physically active. The ...

Quick Take What makes a dog “good with kids” depends on temperament and environment. Training and supervision are essential ...

Neurons that fire together, wire together” is not the full story. A novel mechanism explains how the brain can learn across ...

A new study has found that simple activities such as meeting friends, playing music, or traveling may help keep the brain ...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said that “while every wildlife species has inherent value,” the Finlayson’s squirrel (Callosciurus finlaysonii) is an “invasive species that may ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai report that early-life exposure to common environmental metals may ...

New clues from genetic research may help explain what causes the most common heart defect present at birth. Researchers at ...