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Depression Risk Doubles for Epilepsy Patients, Study Finds

Among those with epilepsy, racial minorities have seven times the odds of depression in comparison to the majority Caucasian population. The findings also show…

Studies and Analyses

Body Image Issues Impacting Children’s Peer Relationships

The aim has been to investigate the link between body image and peer group relationships.- An important conclusion is that both boys and girls become more…

Social Sciences

Social Changes in India: Daughters Still Left Behind

Daughters are not rejected simply due to old traditions, but also because the changes in society do not leave any room for girls, says Mattias Larsen who is…

Corporate News

Siemens Supplies Automation for Shougang Jingtang Expansion

The three processing lines are part of the second expansion phase currently underway at the steel-refining complex on the Caofeidian peninsula. The contract…

Life & Chemistry

Discover Surprising New Syndrome in Blood Pressure Research

The findings, published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, illustrate the power of genetic studies not only to find causes of…

Life & Chemistry

Unlocking Latent HIV: SAHA Drug Shows New Potential

But, a chemical called suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA), recently approved as a leukemia drug, has now been shown to 'turn on' latent HIV, making it an…

Physics & Astronomy

New Liquid-Liquid Phase Transition Discovered in Silicon

The two states each have unique properties that could be used to develop new silicon-based materials. Furthermore, the methods developed can be applied to gain…

Environmental Conservation

Exploring Gunnison Sage Grouse Calls in Utah’s Wilderness

If you can find the elusive Gunnison sage grouse while hiking through isolated pockets of remote southeastern Utah, you might be able to hear one. But now,…

Life & Chemistry

Microscope Uncovers Bacteria’s Role in Toxic Metal Breathing

The bacteria might one day be used to clean up toxic chemicals left over from nuclear weapons production decades ago.Using a unique combination of microscopes,…

Studies and Analyses

Sister Study Reveals Key Insights on Healthy Living Benefits

The long-term Sister Study is looking at the environmental and genetic characteristics of women whose sister had breast cancer to identify factors associated…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Tree Species Impact Nitrogen Loss in Forest Ecosystems

Throughout the world, nitrogen compounds are released to the atmosphere from agricultural activities and combustion of fossil fuels. These pollutants are…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Historical Increase in Corn Yield — It’s in the Roots

One of the most significant developments in agricultural growth in modern times has been the continuous and substantial increase in corn yield over the past 80…

Life & Chemistry

Flies Spread Drug-Resistant Bacteria from Poultry Operations

The findings demonstrate another potential link between industrial food animal production and exposures to antibiotic resistant pathogens. Previous studies…

Physics & Astronomy

Hubble Captures Stunning Quadruple Moon Transit of Saturn

In this view, the giant orange moon Titan casts a large shadow onto Saturn's north polar hood. Below Titan, near the ring plane and to the left is the moon…

Environmental Conservation

Asia and Europe Collaborate on Innovative Waste Management Solutions

Groundwater and soil quality are at risk, diseases are spreading unchecked and the ecological consequences are destroying the livelihood of the local…

Physics & Astronomy

Curious Galaxies Unveil Fascinating Cosmic Stories

Sometimes objects in the sky that appear strange, or different from normal, have a story to tell and prove scientifically very rewarding. This was the idea…

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