Researchers have pinpointed specific brain cells that control how animals react to social defeat, offering new insight into the biology of dominance and submission.

Renata, the author of this article, has endured her fair share of condescending and patronizing remarks throughout her life. Rather than allowing these experiences to break her spirit, she has renewed ...

It turns out there is a social hierarchy among pigeons, and it definitely pays to be the big bird on campus. STEVE PORTUGAL: Being top of the dominance hierarchy basically gives you preferential ...

People from the lower rungs of India's strict social hierarchy say they're trapped doing jobs like cleaning sewers because of historical discrimination. https://p.dw ...