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Oxytocin could be responsible for improving bonding and reducing repetitive behavior in those with autism, according to a new study.

A previously unknown gene and associated protein which could potentially be suppressed to slow the advance of Alzheimer’s have been discovered, presenting a potential therapeutic target to combat the disease.

Squirrels that strongly favor their left or right side are less good at learning, new research suggests. The University of Exeter study found that grey squirrels which strongly favored a side did less well on a learning task. They had to learn to use a paw, rather than their mouth, to get nuts.

According to a new study that has implications for how people learn, infants do not try things at random or simply mimic what they see adults doing. Instead, they combine information from their own firsthand experience and the experiences of other people to decide whether to persist in trying to solve a problem.

UNIGE researchers have discovered a new gene that causes blindness and
cardiomyopathy. They have also managed to halt the progression of eye disease and treat cardiac disease by administering a food supplement.

New findings show that female chimpanzees with high-ranking mothers are more likely to be homebodies. The study suggests that the perks of having a powerful mom can make it worthwhile for some females to stay and reproduce in the same group where they grew up, despite the risks of inbreeding with male relatives.

Researchers have identified how certain areas of the human brain respond to ADHD medication, which could help in understanding the precise mechanism of the drug used.

Rutgers researchers have found that a Texas strategy to reduce anti-psychotic medication for children can serve as a model for other state Medicaid programs.

Differences in drug prescribing suggest that black and Asian people with dementia are not receiving the same quality of care as their white peers, according to a new study.

A new study has discovered that cannabinoids can affect the metabolism of many drugs used to treat heart disease, and could be linked to strokes.