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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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Chronic Grief Activates Pleasure Centers in the Brain

But for a substantial minority, it's impossible to let go, and even years later, any reminder of their loss — a picture, a memory — brings on a fresh wave of…

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NIH Funds Highway Pollution & Health Study in Boston, Somerville

A steering committee comprised of representatives from the Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership (STEP), the Latin American Health Institute, the…

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New Stroke Study Identifies Key Target for Better Treatment

The study, which is published online in Nature Medicine by scientists from University of Michigan Medical School and the Ludwig Institute at Karolinska…

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Wie spricht der Norden? – Start des DFG-Projekts "Sprachvariation in Norddeutschland"

In diesen Tagen starten umfangreiche Erhebungen in 18 Regionen des niederdeutschen Sprachraumes, vom Niederrhein bis zur deutsch-polnischen Grenze und zum…

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Unveiling the Role of Underwear in Modern Fashion Trends

Indeed, popular shows like “Undress the Nation” or Gok Wan’s “How to Look Good Naked” assert that underwear is a vital component of the visible appearance…

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Creating Positive School Environments Reduces Student Smoking

New research published in the open access journal BMC Public Health reveals that teachers who succeed in creating a positive environment in school may be…

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Power Dynamics: How the Powerless Are Rising Up

In an effort to reconcile the science stating that power leads to action and lack of power leads to inhibition — despite constant historical reminders of the…

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Hip Replacement Boosts Function and Saves Money for Seniors

Seniors with osteoarthritis who undergo total hip replacement are twice as likely as those who do not to show improvements in physical functioning and…

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Study Underway to Find an Alternative Cure for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Two research studies evaluating dietary changes and complementary medicine for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have been launched at Rush…

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Inflammatory Disease Linked to Increased Blindness Risk

People suffering from a type of connective tissue disease characterized by inflammation of arteries in the head are three times more likely to experience…

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Lou Gehrig's protein found throughout brain, suggesting effects beyond motor neurons

Now, the same group has shown that TDP-43 accumulates throughout the brain, suggesting ALS has broader neurological effects than previously appreciated and…

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Understanding Trans-Fat Labels: What Consumers Need to Know

Without an interpretive footnote or further information on recommended daily value, many consumers do not know how to interpret the meaning of trans-fat…

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Toxic to aliens – but key to health of planet

The same ingredient, which was also used to fight off alien invaders in the film “Evolution”, is a widely available dietary supplement used by many people.The…

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Bullying in Restaurants: New Insights from Norwegian Research

Associate professor Gro Ellen Mathisen and Professor Reidar J. Mykletun at the University of Stavanger, Norway, have researched bullying in the restaurant…

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It’s all in your head – The effect of metaphor on web navigation

However, hope is at hand, through a recent study by a PhD Student at the University of Leicester, Kine Dorum,Based on the notion that people create images or…

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UK Workforce Insights: Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework

The research, part of a larger body of work evaluating the implementation of the CPCF, investigated issues related to work load and job satisfaction and was…

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