Social isolation hampers immune system function, and the biological mechanisms driving this effect remain understudied. We hypothesized that oxytocin …

Institutional racism in academia is longstanding and deeply embedded into policies and practices surrounding grading, hiring, mentorship, retention, and more. Academics who value racial equity can cha...

Neuroimmune responses to systemic inflammation can generate anxiodepressive behaviors and psychomotor slowing. The nucleus accumbens (NAc) is a neural hub encoding mood and motivation that contributes...

Laws that ban gender-affirming treatment ignore the wealth of research demonstrating its benefits for trans people’s health

To group-living animals, such as most ungulates, being able to recognise the members of one's social groups is crucial. While vocalisations often carry cues to identity, they are also impacted by the ...