social behaviors

Microbial 'cheaters' help scientists ID 'social' genes

harminka — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:57:40 -0600

The first genome-wide search for genes governing social behavior has found that even the simplest social creatures -- the amoebae Dictyostelium discoideum -- have more than 100 genes that help regulate their cooperative behavior.

Genetic factors strongly shape how peers are chosen

harminka — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:09:48 -0500

As we develop, the company we keep may be increasingly influenced by our genes, according to a new study led by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers.

Infants learn from observing others' emotional behavior

harminka — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:22:45 -0500

Infants use indirect emotional information-emotional reactions that are directed at other people-to guide their own behavior.

Prefrontal cortex loses neurons during adolescence

harminka — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:08:47 -0500

Evolutionary history of vespid wasps

harminka — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:26:10 -0600