"Crossing arms, turning your shoulders away or putting space between yourself and others creates a physical and unintentional barrier," says Elaine Swann, an etiquette expert. "Many of us slip into ...

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia. The ...

For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether ...

Cats are more social than they are often given credit for. Can you help yours access its inner dog? By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes has a slightly skittish dog and a highly gregarious cat. This article ...

Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially. By Asher Elbein The ball python ...

Adam Nelson, a principal investigator in the UW Department of Zoology and Physiology, led a study that used mice to show that social hierarchy involves status-dependent behavioral interactions that ...