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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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Navigating Diversity Efforts Amid Sweden’s Ambiguous Ideal

But when organizational theorist Viktorija Kalonaityte studied diversity work at a Swedish adult education school, the school wanted to make everyone as…

Studies and Analyses

New Study Links Processed Food to Criminal Behavior Insights

Dr John Bond, a researcher at the University of Leicester and scientific support officer at Northamptonshire Police, said processed food fans are more likely…

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Gefitinib’s Impact on Lung Cancer in Asian Non-Smokers

Asia has a high proportion of lung cancer patients who are non-smokers, a significant proportion of whom develop a form of cancer known as adenocarcinoma. “Around 50% to 60% of this population have tumors with mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor, and we know that patients with such mutations have a significantly better treatment outcome with gefitinib,” said researcher Prof. Tony Mok from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. …

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Teens' Friends May Affect Their Weight

The study, published in the September issue of Journal of Health Economics found that friends' weight is correlated with an adolescent’s own weight even after…

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Growing Workforce: Baby Boomers Stay Employed Beyond Retirement

The report, “Ohio’s Aging Workforce: Opportunities and Challenges for Ohio’s Employers,” stresses that the first wave of America’s baby boomers has already…

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Asian Consumers’ Attitudes Toward Promotion Preferences and Purchase Satisfaction

A study at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak looks into the relationship between various sales promotion techniques and customers purchase satisfaction to come up…

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Curcumin: Turmeric’s Cancer Chemopreventive Potential Revealed

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a crystalline compound, is the major active component of turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn), which has been traditionally used in…

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Enhancing Transport for Seniors: Small Changes, Big Benefits

Researchers at the University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University believe the measures they have identified could eliminate many of the day-to-day…

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Educational Gaps: Impact of Social Background on Students

Sociologists at Mainz University investigate the educational opportunities of year four pupils in Wiesbaden relative to their social background. The results of…

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New Study Reveals Key to Keeping Seniors Fit Longer

A Manchester Metropolitan University study has found that taking carbohydrate and protein supplements just before and just after low-resistance exercise could…

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Violence against women impair children’s health

Kajsa Åsling Monemi, paediatrician, the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, monitored more than 3,000 children in Bangladesh from the women’s…

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Making Snack Food Choices: Are “Bad Intentions” Stronger Than “Good Intentions?”

In an article in the September/October 2008 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Dutch researchers found that there is a substantial…

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New Cannabinoid Drugs Block Pain Without Brain Effects

The research demonstrates for the first time that cannabinoid receptors called CB2, which can be activated by cannabis use, are present in human sensory nerves…

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New Research Links Cholesterol Metabolism to Malaria Infection

The new research findings are the first to describe a molecular link between cholesterol metabolism and malaria infection, and the new data could lead to new…

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Marine Vessel Fuel Emissions: A Growing Global Challenge

Marine vessels are no longer resting in a safe harbor.The forecast for clear skies and smooth sailing for oceanic vessels has been impeded by worldwide…

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World's largest-ever study of Near-Death Experiences

The AWARE (AWAreness during REsuscitation) study is to be launched by the Human Consciousness Project of the University of Southampton – an international…

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