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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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Stop smoking services are reducing the UK’s health gap

Of the 1.5 million smokers supported by NHS stop smoking services between 2003 and 2006, researchers found that smokers from poorer areas were using these…

Interdisciplinary Research

€5.2M Boost for Irish Seafood Innovation in Functional Foods

The Marine Functional Food Research Initiative (MFFRI) which is led by Teagasc under the direction of Dr. Declan Troy will identify novel marine food…

Science Education

CTA Boosts Basque Aerospace in European R+T Programs

CTA has accompanied the Basque aerospace companies, in the CENIT project proposals, two of which have been approved in the first call of year 2007, which have…

Science Education

€1.75 Billion Boost for European Climate Research Projects

Areas for support include environmental issues such as sea-level rise and the impact of climate change on Arctic Ocean eco-systems, the impact of UV radiation…

Science Education

EDCTP Announces €12.6M Grants for HIV Treatment Innovation

EDCTP wishes to make a contribution to mitigating the effect of this disease by announcing funding opportunities for HIV/AIDS researchers. To commemorate the…

Studies and Analyses

Strategic Alliances: Keys to Sustained Company Growth

Despite experiencing frequent failure, a large number of companies continue forming strategic alliances to ensure their continued growth. What is crucial is…

Social Sciences

Eastern European Migration: Discrimination’s Impact Revealed

The research, carried out by GEP — the Global Economic Policy Centre — at The University of Nottingham shows Russian-speaking minorities in Latvia are much…

Social Sciences

New Test Enhances Polygraph Accuracy Using SVT

A new study published in Psychophysiology finds that the use of a written test, known as Symptom Validity Testing (SVT), in conjunction with polygraph testing…

Studies and Analyses

Climate Change Sparks Environmental Exodus in Communities

Climate change is the largest environmental change expected this century. It is likely to intensify droughts, storms and floods, which will undoubtedly lead to…

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Ozone Impact on Lung Function: Body Weight Matters

This is the first study in humans to look at whether body weight influenced how much lung function falls after acute ozone exposure. Ozone is formed in the…

Studies and Analyses

New Antibiotics Target Cancer Pathways in TB and Salmonella

The research led by Dr. Jacques Neefjes from the Netherlands Cancer Institute, with collaboration of Dr. Tom Ottenhoff from the Leiden University Medical…

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Happiness comes cheap — even for millionaires

In a study commissioned by the National Lottery, Dr Richard Tunney of the University’s School of Psychology found that it’s the simple things in life that…

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Automated System Quickly Identifies Mass Disaster Victims

“Families waiting to hear news regarding loved ones experience trauma while waiting for the identification process to resolve,” said Eiko Kosuge, D.D.S.,…

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Discover Viking Influence in Northwest England Place-Names

Many of the place-names in the Wirral and West Lancashire, such as Toxteth, Tranmere and Formby, are of Norse origin. This reflects the presence of Norse…

Studies and Analyses

Coursing no threat to Irish hare population say Queen’s academics

A team, led by Dr Neil Reid, from the School of Biological Sciences assessed levels of hare mortality during coursing. They analysed records and independent…

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Fear Drives Fitness: Study Reveals Stronger Motivation

Researchers at the University of Bath, UK, interviewed 281 male and female undergraduates and got half to imagine a physically unattractive version of…

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