Study links genes to social behaviors, including autism
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 11:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Those pesky bees that come buzzing around on a muggy summer day are helping researchers reveal the genes responsible for social behaviors. A new study published this week found that the social lives of sweat bees—named for their attraction to perspiration—are linked to patterns of activity in specific genes, including ones linked to autism.