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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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Natural Childbirth Boosts Mothers’ Response to Baby Cries

A new study has found that mothers who delivered vaginally compared to caesarean section delivery (CSD) were significantly more responsive to the cry of their…

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Eosinophils Target Asthma-Linked Fungal Infections

Researchers at Mayo Clinic and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) have revealed that eosinophils, a particular type of white blood cell, exert a…

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Colorectal Cancer Screening: Start at Age 50, Study Finds

Colorectal adenomas, the precursor polyps in virtually all colorectal cancers, occur infrequently in younger adults, but the rate sharply increases after age…

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New Insights on Skeletal Diseases in Fast-Growing Dog Breeds

The degree studied the relationship between the speed of growth of young dogs and the development of common skeletal diseases such as elbow dysplasia and hip…

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Downsizing’s Hidden Impact: The Bowling Alone Phenomenon

The pain of downsizing extends far beyond laid off workers and the people who depend on their paychecks, according to a new UCLA-University of Michigan, Ann…

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New Research Confirms Effectiveness of Popular Diet Programs

A new scientific analysis, published today in BioMed Central’s open access Nutrition Journal, provides comprehensive dietary data about Slim Fast, Atkins,…

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Darapladib’s Impact on Atherosclerotic Plaque Stability

Lp-PLA2 inhibition with darapladib prevented necrotic core expansion, a key determinant of plaque vulnerabilityA twelve month study of treatment with…

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FX06 Peptide Shows Promise in Reducing Cardiac Injury

Data presented today at the European Society of Cardiology Congress demonstrates the effectiveness of a peptide called FX06 in preventing cardiac damage…

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Nationality’s Role in Cervical Cancer Risk: Key Insights

This is particularly the case for women from other Nordic countries and Central America, the differences being linked to, amongst other things, variation in…

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Improving Antiplatelet Response: 40% Reduced Myocardial Damage

Study showed 40 percent reduction of the degree of myocardial damage during percutaneous coronary intervention compared to standard care which translated into…

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HIV Infection in Childhood: Trends and Findings from Recent Study

A surveillance study of HIV Infection in Childhood found that reported births to HIV infected women have increased substantially since 2000 – but the…

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Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads: Are They Worth the Hype?

“People tend to think that if direct-to-consumer advertising wasn't effective, pharma wouldn't be doing it,” says Harvard Medical School professor Stephen…

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Teen Suicide Spike: Insights from New JAMA Study

A troubling study in the September 3rd Journal of the American Medical Association raises new concerns about kids committing suicide in this country. After a…

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Kids’ Room TVs Linked to Reduced Sleep Duration: Study Insights

The research, conducted by Prof. Yael Latzer and Dr. Tamar Shochat of the University of Haifa and Prof. Orna Chishinsky of the Jezreel Valley College, examined…

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Fraunhofer SCAI and LIFE Biosystems Partner in Text Mining

LIFE Biosystems GmbH announced today that it has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Department of Bioinformatics at the Fraunhofer Institute for…

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KSU Expands Food Safety Education With Distance Learning

“The distance courses are designed for distance students and for any on-campus students who want to take them,” said Kelly Getty, an assistant professor in…

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