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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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Study Reveals PTSD Risks for Emergency Dispatchers

Dispatchers who answer 911 and 999 emergency calls suffer emotional distress which can lead to symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a new study…

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Study unravels health impact, interplay of diet soft drinks and overall diet

For the average person, the scientific evidence can seem confusing. A number of studies have implicated diet beverage consumption as a cause of cardiovascular…

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Study Helps Assess Nanotech Impact on Sustainable Growth

Georgia Institute of Technology researchers Philip Shapira and Jan Youtie helped answer that question through research presented March 27th at the…

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Consumers Misunderstand “Cruelty-Free” Labeled Products, MU, Oregon Researchers Find

Based on a recent study, University of Missouri and Oregon researchers believe a legal definition for what constitutes “cruelty-free” labeled products should…

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Circle Hooks May Impact Offshore Anglers, Study Reveals

However, research from North Carolina State University shows that broadening circle hook requirements could adversely impact charter and recreational fishing,…

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Genome Study Links Immune System to Leg Swelling Issues

In a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Association of Physicians of Great Britain…

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Stopping statin therapy increases risk of death for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who discontinue use of statin therapy are at increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease and other causes….

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Ingesting Placenta: Can Afterbirth Offer Health Benefits?

A paper by neuroscientists at the University at Buffalo and Buffalo State College suggests that ingestion of components of afterbirth or placenta –…

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Substance Use and Internet Gambling: New Study Insights

A new study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, led by Sylvia Kairouz of Concordia University, has compared people who gamble offline…

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CT Screening Study Reveals Lung Cancer Growth Rates

According to the latest report from the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP) published online in the journal Radiology, lung cancers…

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Young People Embrace Traditional Media Amid Digital Shift

Yet, this does not mean that they have ceased using traditional media, says Professor Olle Findahl, who has conducted a study on young people’s media habits on…

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Metformin’s Heart Benefits: New Study Unveils Key Findings

The widely used diabetes medicine metformin can have protective effects on the heart, reveals a new study conducted at the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the…

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'Coaching Boys into Men' an effective tool for stopping teen dating violence

A new study conducted in Sacramento, Calif., led by UC Davis researchers has found that a structured program delivered by coaches, called “Coaching Boys into…

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Low Adiponectin Levels Linked to Asthma Risk in Women

“Adiposity is known to be related to asthma. Although a causal link between adiponectin (a protein produced by adipose tissue) and asthma has been demonstrated…

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Ancient Civilizations’ Secrets to Sustainable Fisheries Management

In a study published on March 23 in the journal Fish and Fisheries, a team of marine scientists reconstructed fisheries yields over seven centuries of human…

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Rhythm-Based Curriculum Boosts Children’s Fraction Skills

An innovative curriculum uses rhythm to teach fractions at a California school where students in a music-based program scored significantly higher on math…

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