Fifteen years ago, researchers introduced the first two mouse models of autism, each carrying a genetic mutation linked to ...

Researchers found differences in gut bacteria between children with autism and typically developing children but caution that ...

Many people who are neurodivergent report they engage in body-focused repetitive behaviors (BRFBs), such as skin picking, nail biting, or hair pulling. Though these can’t be described as “symptoms” of ...

Researchers at the University of Kentucky were part of a team that discovered a key protein in the brain that can regulate motivation for reward in mice. The study, titled "Deletion of murine ...

11, 2024 — Scientists zeroed in on brain circuitry powering the desire of spiny mice to live in large groups, opening the door to a new model for the study of complex social behaviors in ...

Mice treated with Bacteroides fragilis at birth exhibited social behavior dysfunction, increased repetitive behaviors, and gene expression dysregulation. Our research suggests that an overabundance of ...

Female mice accept male approaches only on the day of estrus when they are fertile. However, the process by which females cease to exhibit this receptive behavior after estrus remains poorly ...

Liver X receptor beta (LXRβ) shows potential in reducing depression and anxiety by improving neurogenesis, reducing ...

The goal of the researchers, led by Joshua Neunuebel at the University of Delaware, was to understand how mice handle aggressive behavior from their peers. And the best part is that they used machine ...

Two such behaviors are self-harm and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). These behaviors can seem difficult to understand, but recognizing the differences between them is crucial for ...