To get around that, a team of researchers recently did the largest gene/behavior association study within a single dog breed.

Raffan and colleagues recently analyzed the genetic codes of 1,300 golden retrievers, and compared them to their behavioral ...

Learn about how humans and golden retrievers share genetic traits that make us more likely to experience fear, anxiety, and ...

Genes linked to impulsive behaviours are also tied to mental health, obesity, and other conditions, a new study suggests.

A study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge provides a window into canine emotions, revealing why some golden retrievers are more fearful, energetic or aggressive than others.

Dogs’ emotions are closer to humans than we thought, study finds - Researchers found a gene linked to mood swings in humans ...

For example, the canine gene ADD2 was associated with fear of strangers, but in humans was related to depression. A key ...

No single gene causes OCD, but identifying the genetic markers linked to the condition can help clarify how it develops. Viktoria Ruban/iStock via Getty Images Plus Obsessive compulsive disorder has ...

Research suggests our taste preferences may be linked to genetics. Scientists found 401 genetic variations linked to food liking and disliking traits and bundled them into three categories of ...

In the most comprehensive analysis to date, researchers found that the shapes of fingerprints -- whether they are circular, wavy, or winding -- are influenced by the genes responsible for limb ...