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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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How Finasteride Aids Early Detection of High-Risk Prostate Cancers

Men now have another good reason to consider taking finasteride, a well-known generic drug that shrinks an enlarged prostate and reduces the risk of getting…

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Parking Spaces Outnumber Drivers 3-to-1, Fueling Pollution

Purdue University researchers surveyed the total area devoted to parking in a midsize Midwestern county and found that parking spaces outnumbered resident…

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Diesel Exhaust Linked to Heart Disease Risks, Study Finds

A study by the University of Edinburgh and Umeå University measured the effects of diesel exhaust on heart and blood vessel function in men who have previously…

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Extra Care Housing: Boosting Social Wellbeing Through Best Practices

The researchers, from the University of the West of England and Housing 21, have identified a range of 'best practice' factors. These include activities that…

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Nursing Top Boosts Infant Brain Development With Vision Patterns

The new nursing top incorporates the latest research in infant cognitive development by using patterns designed to stimulate babies' vision. Studies indicate…

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Understanding Anti-Immigration Sentiment in Britain

The key findings of the article are that:• People claim to think of the good of society rather than their own self-interest when worrying about the impact of…

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Research to assist in the investigation of criminal and terrorist activity

Scientists at The University of Nottingham are collaborating with experts at four other universities to develop techniques that combine technologies for…

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“Fruity vegetables” and fish reduce asthma and allergies says seven-year mother and child study

The findings also reinforce the researchers’ earlier findings that a fish-rich diet in pregnancy can help to protect children from asthma and allergies.“We…

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Soft drinks alone do not affect children's weight

Soft drink consumption has increased in both the USA and the UK over the years and this has often been blamed for a rise in childhood body mass index (BMI)….

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More sick leave given to men by male GPs compared with female counterparts

The report, written by primary care experts at the University, indicates that male GPs are more likely to give male patients a larger amount of intermediate…

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Study Shows Online Auctions Reveal Bids for Buyer Advantage

Management Insights, a regular feature of the journal, is a digest of important research in business, management, operations research, and management science….

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Ethical Issues in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Study

The first comprehensive examination of the ethical, social and cultural (ESC) challenges faced by major science programs in developing countries has identified…

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Predation’s Role in Evolution: New Study Insights

For decades, there has been a debate between paleontologists, biologists, and ecologists on the role of ecological interactions, such as predation, in the long…

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New Cell Sample Method Boosts Cervical Cancer Protection

Women between the ages of 23 and 60 are regularly called in to submit cell samples. Participating in these check-ups has been shown to provide good protection…

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New Insights Into Social Cues in Autism Research

Many researchers believe that poor social understanding lies at the heart of autistic disorders. Testing this hypothesis has traditionally proved tricky as the…

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Colour contrast is ‘seen’ by the brain early doors

Scientists at Durham University have confirmed that colour contrast is first detected by part of the brain called primary visual cortex, which is located at…

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