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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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Family Meals and Sleep: A Key to Reducing Childhood Obesity

In a large sample of the U.S. population, the study showed that 4-year-olds living in homes with all three routines had an almost 40 percent lower prevalence…

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Industrial cleaner linked to increased risk of Parkinson's disease

“This is the first time a population-based study has confirmed case reports that exposure to TCE may increase a person's risk of developing Parkinson's…

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Higher Stillbirth Risks Linked to Fibroids, Study Finds

IUFD, or still birth, is rare and affects only six to seven out of every thousand births.The study, conducted by researchers at Washington University in St….

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GLB Youth Face Higher Suicide Risks: Understanding the Impact

Mental health professionals have long-known that gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) teens face significantly elevated risks of mental health problems, including…

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Early Artificial Pancreas Trials Show Benefits for Kids, Teenagers with Diabetes While Sleeping Overnight

Results from the studies are published in the February 5, 2010 issue of The Lancet, available online at www.thelancet.com. The trials tested the safety and…

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USM Technology capable of helping school children learn

The ‘I-Teacher’ was produced after three years of research by Prof. Hanafi Atan, a lecturer from the School of Distance Education, USM. The ‘I-Teacher’ is…

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Length of time in institutional care may influence children's learning

That's the conclusion of a new study carried out by researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Harvard Medical School/Children's Hospital Boston, and the…

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Moms' depression in pregnancy tied to antisocial behavior in teens

That's the conclusion of a new longitudinal study conducted by researchers at Cardiff University, King's College London, and the University of Bristol. The…

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New Study Identifies Source of Type 1 Diabetes Beta Cell Loss

Doctors at Eastern Virginia Medical School's Strelitz Diabetes Center have been stalking the culprit responsible for Type 1 diabetes. Now, they are one step…

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Illinois Job Slump: Economist Calls for More Research

Though lawmakers tout sweeping job-creation initiatives such as a statewide road and building program, Geoffrey J.D. Hewings predicts little relief until…

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Surgery Timing for Mild Gallstone Pancreatitis: Shorter Stays

Patients with mild gallstone pancreatitis usually stay in the hospital for several days, waiting for the symptoms to subside, before undergoing surgery to…

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New Method Detects Blood Vessel Narrowing Early

Cardiologists and heart imaging specialists at 15 medical centers in eight countries, and led by researchers at Johns Hopkins, have enrolled the first dozen…

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Economist's study finds that immigration doesn't threaten US-born students' chances at college

Florence Neymotin, an assistant professor of economics, evaluated students' Scholastic Aptitude Test scores over seven years, taking into account the immigrant…

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Charles Drew’s Yeast Studies Show Promise for Cancer Research

A researcher at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science is investigating the potential use of non-pathogenic baker's yeast as a promising, natural…

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Allowing Food and Drink for Women During Labor: New Insights

“Based on our review, there is no convincing and current evidence to support restriction of fluids, and perhaps food, for women during labour. Women should be…

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Matching Degrees to Jobs: Insights from Graduates’ Success

Jake Murdoch spends much of his time examining how deftly graduates can match their degrees to eventual jobs. In the process, this professor at the Université…

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