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