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Shared Genetic Mechanisms Link Social Behavior in Bees and Humans

September 16, 2025 — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USANew research published in PLOS Biology reveals that several genetic variants associated with social behavior in honey bees are located within genes previously linked to social behavior in humans. According to Ian Traniello and colleagues, these findings point to ancient molecular roots of social behavior that have been conserved across species. Understanding Individual Differences in Sociability In social species, individuals display varying levels of sociability — some are highly connected and…

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CU Study Reveals Mortality Gaps Between Nondrinkers and Light Drinkers

Multiple studies have shown that the likelihood of dying for people who drink increases as they consume more alcohol. Those same studies have shown that a…

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Antiepileptic Drug Use in Pregnancy Affects Child Development

Results of the study suggest that children exposed to AEDs in the womb were at risk for difficulties with motor development, language skills, social skills,…

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Study Reveals Workplace Bullying Linked to Physical Appearance

Colleagues can be just as immature as classmates. The study by Timothy Judge, professor of management at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of…

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Study: Free Market’s Role in Combating Climate Change

Researchers who monitored the effectiveness of the European Climate Exchange (ECX) – the world's biggest carbon trading platform – found it to be as efficient…

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People with Impaired Glucose Tolerance Can Show Cognitive Dysfunction

People with impaired glucose tolerance—the precursor to Type 2 diabetes—often show impaired cognitive function that may be alleviated through a diet designed…

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Chinese People May Be at Higher Risk for Stroke than Caucasians

“While stroke is the second most-common cause of death worldwide, in China it is the leading cause of death and adult disability,” said study author Chung-Fen…

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Nesting Gulf Loggerheads: Offshore Risks for Sea Turtles

Threatened loggerhead sea turtles in the northern Gulf of Mexico can travel distances up to several hundred miles and visit offshore habitats between nesting…

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Comet ISON Observer's Workshop Set for Aug. 1-2 at Johns Hopkins APL

This rare type of comet, discovered in late 2012, is about to swoop into the inner solar system. In late November, it will pass within 684,000 miles of the…

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Companies Embrace Volunteering: New Trends in Giving Back

Fewer and fewer people are committing themselves to dedicated volunteering organizations, with many preferring to support causes on an ad hoc basis. Many…

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New Research: Helmet Type Doesn’t Lower Concussion Risk

“According to our research, lower risks of sustaining a sports-related concussion (SRC) and its severity were not improved based on a specific manufacturer. In…

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Orbitofrontal Cortex’s Role in Dementia-Linked Emotions

The research team discovered that a region of the brain, called the orbitofrontal cortex, plays a key role in linking emotion and memories.“This step forward…

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ZVE Stuttgart: Bridging Research and Innovation in Engineering

When the “Zentrum für Virtuelles Engineering” ZVE opened in Stuttgart just over a year ago, we saw how Fraunhofer IAO had combined laboratory and office areas…

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High Drug Use Among Street Children: A Hidden Epidemic

Drug use is common among street children, posing serious threats to both their health and their chances for reintegration into society. It's difficult to…

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Study Highlights Need for Public Internet Access Globally

But a five-year, eight-country study recently concluded by the Technology & Social Change Group at the University of Washington Information School has found…

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Less Sleep Linked to Behavior Issues in Four-Year-Olds

Four-year-olds with shorter than average sleep times have increased rates of “externalizing” behavior problems, reports a study in the July Journal of…

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Cell Phone Use Linked to Reduced Fitness and Activity Levels

However, researchers Jacob Barkley and Andrew Lepp, faculty members in the College of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University, linked…

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