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Social hierarchy in mice. The image was produced using DALEE and should not be considered a scientific image

The race to the top of the wild mouse

Research in field mice under conditions simulating a natural environment reveals the different strategies used by females and males in creating social hierarchies
The tears flow by themselves. Illustration: depositphotos.com

In the tears you cry: smelling women's tears reduces aggression in men

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science discovered that tears activate human olfactory receptors, even though they are odorless, affecting the brain activity associated with aggression - and leading to more peaceful and less vengeful behavior
Sniper fish. Photo: Dr. Orit Nafha, University of Haifa

Prosocial behavior in fish

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A new study conducted at the University of Haifa found that even the sniper fish, which lack the "higher" areas of the cerebral cortex, which are seen as being responsible for social behavior, act in a pro-social way towards their friends, until they feel "cheated"
The research findings showed that those who cooperated in the games were more likely to report pro-environmental behavior. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Collaborative environment

A New Zealand study reveals that people who tend to cooperate - also tend to be more environmentally friendly. All together, for the sake of the planet?
Four mice in an equipped cage exhibit 60 different behaviors to be evaluated. The laboratory of Prof. Alon Chen, Weizmann Institute

Character of a mouse: Weizmann Institute scientists have developed a personality test for animals

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"Similar to humans, the ability of bats to place others in space is essential for them." Photo: Brooke Fenton.

Me and the Guys: How the Brain Maps Social Space

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Illustration: pixabay.

The "smell of fear" calms and inspires confidence in people with autism

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A herd of wildebeest. The model can be applied to many areas - from hoes and shoals of fish to antibiotic resistance, which increases as the diversity of bacteria increases. Photo: Adam Brin.

Go your own way: the success of the group depends on it

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Source: pixabay.

Social contact and anxiety among people with autism

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Zebra fish. Photo: Marrabbio2, Wikimedia.

social switch

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Curiosity is dangerous

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Violent lab mice. Illustration: shutterstock

On smell, aggression and motherhood

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