Females "tend and befriend" rather than "fight or flee." Higher stress hormone responses explain their higher incidence of ...

Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in early life, including during gestation and infancy, results in a higher ...

The study examines the long-term effects of fluoxetine in rat brains when administered at a young age, lead to a series of findings that raise more questions than answers ...

Sexual behavior and sex preference in animals and humans are shaped by complex interactions between the brain and hormones during early development. One critical factor is exposure to androgens (male ...

Since the pandemic, rats have expanded into new areas of D.C. Find out how they get into homes, restaurants and yards through an interactive video game.

A study from Okayama University links finger length in rats to sexual behavior and preference, offering new insights into ...

A 56 year old male had his pet rat sitting on his shoulder. Other riders felt unsafe&exited. The officer explained the policy re:animals on T. The male/rat had to be escorted off.

This illustration, inspired by the visual storytelling style of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e, depicts how fetal androgen ...

A common drug used for inflammatory skin conditions may hold the key to treating both alcohol addiction and pain sensitivity. That’s what scientists at a leading research institute have found.

A new preclinical study from scientists at Scripps Research suggests that an existing drug, already approved for treating ...

At first, scientists just wanted to figure out the best way to kill these pests. Then they decided that studying rat society could reveal the future of our own.

A new study shows that a rat’s finger length ratio predicts sexual activity and scent preference—offering clues about human sexuality.