A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research
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Researchers find that reducing mitochondrial protein production in some animals can increase lifespan by activating a protective stress response.
The Asian harlequin ladybird carries a biological weapon to wipe out competing species.
For the first time, researchers visualize zebrafish memory retrieval in real time.
The NIH has required researchers to receive instruction about responsible conduct for more than 20 years, but misconduct is still on the rise.
Should institutions invest in changing the behavior of scientists found guilty of violating research rules and ethics?
Mice that explore more have higher levels of neurogenesis, suggesting a link between experience, brain plasticity, and the emergence of distinct personalities.
Artificially induced bacterial infections in mosquitoes could reduce the spread of malaria-causing parasites.
Hybrid viruses derived from an H5N1 bird flu strain can infect guinea pigs through the air.
Researchers identify a herpesvirus gene persisting in the cells of calves suffering from malignant catarrhal disease.