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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 Links Finger Length to Risk-Taking Behavior in Males

Potential investors might wish to examine the fingers of their financial advisor prior to signing over any savings. A new study from Concordia University has…

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High Blood Pressure in Kids Linked to Learning Disabilities

“This study also found that children with hypertension are more likely to have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder),” said Heather R. Adams, Ph.D.,…

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Cystic Fibrosis Growth Defects May Begin Before Birth

The study, led by University of Iowa researchers and published online the week of Nov. 8 in the Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of…

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Thesis Confirms Pyrolysis: A Sustainable Way to Recycle Tires

The manufacture of pneumatic tyres requires a large cost in energy and raw materials.Moreover, it is a great environmental problem once their life cycle is…

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Climate Change: Water Reservoir Glacier

In their recently published study the glaciologists and climatologists, headed by Prof. Georg Kaser and Dr. Ben Marzeion from the Institute of Geography of the…

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Bilingualism delays onset of Alzheimer's symptoms

A Canadian science team has found more dramatic evidence that speaking two languages can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms by as much as five years.The latest study, led by Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute, examined the clinical records of more than 200 patients diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's disease and found that those who have spoken two or more languages consistently over many years experienced a delay in the onset of their symptoms by as much as five years. The study is published in the Nov. 9th issue of Neurology….

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Psychologists Explore Social Interaction’s Impact on Pain Sensitivity

“Dozens of studies over the past several decades have demonstrated the impact of inadequate social connectedness on numerous health outcomes, including…

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New Drug Therapy Under Study for Diabetic Retinopathy

“We want to know if this drug has the potential to block the visual devastation that can occur with diabetes,” said Dr. Sylvia Smith, retinal cell biologist…

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Foot Disorder Disparities: African Americans vs. Whites

In people who were not obese, African Americans were twice as likely to have bunions and hammer toes than whites. Media contact: Tom Hughes, 919-966-6047,…

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DHA Boosts Memory and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

A study published in the November edition of Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association suggests that taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)…

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Common Brain Bleeding In Older Adults: UC Irvine Study Insights

A small amount of bleeding in the brain seems to be common among older individuals, according to a UC Irvine study.Neurologist Dr. Mark Fisher and…

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UCLA Innovates with Hybrid Heart Procedures to Combat Arrhythmias

New techniques now being used at UCLA allow doctors to more precisely target certain areas of the heart to stop ventricular arrhythmias — serious abnormal…

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How Mangrove Killifish Thrive on Land with Unique Skin

Mangrove killifish are small fish—only about an inch or two long—that live in temporary pools in the coastal mangrove forests of Central and South America and…

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Improved Door-to-Balloon Times for Heart Attack Patients

Door-to-balloon time has dropped dramatically as hospitals rush heart attack patients into treatment, but a five-year study released Monday shows quicker…

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Funding Gaps in Indiana’s Substance Abuse Programs

Eric Wright, director of the Center for Health Policy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, said that for every dollar Indiana spends on…

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Fearless Preschoolers: Less Empathy, More Aggression Revealed

Preschool-aged children who demonstrate fearless behavior also reveal less empathy and more aggression towards their peers. This has been shown in a new study…

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