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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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UT Southwestern Enrolls Patients for Heart-Failure Device Study

UT Southwestern is one of the top enrolling centers of the 50 sites in the United States. The Optimizer System is an implantable pulse generator that delivers…

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Bridging the Digital Divide in U.S. Education and Workforce

Groundbreaking recommendations calling on government, educators, and business' to develop comprehensive strategies to use video games to strengthen U.S….

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Pediatric heart condition's origin, prevalence mirror adults

In a multi-center, international study, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) in Houston showed the underlying…

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Internet addiction: Stanford study seeks to define whether it's a problem

In a first-of-its-kind, telephone-based study, the researchers found that more than one out of eight Americans exhibited at least one possible sign of…

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New MUHC Study Confirms MMR Vaccine Is Safe From Autism

A new MUHC study provides conclusive evidence that the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with the development of autism spectrum disorders…

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Cocaine Use Surges Among Students and Celebrities Again

Like some drug déjà vu, cocaine use is once again on the rise among students and the rich and famous, a trend University of Florida researchers say likely…

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Neural Signature of Bilingualism Discovered by Researchers

Dartmouth researchers have found areas in the brain that indicate bilingualism. The finding sheds new light on decades of debate about how the human brain's…

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Educating Consumers on Tire Aging Hazards: Key Research Insights

The researchers will present their findings on Friday, October 20, during the HFES 50th Annual Meeting at the Hilton San Francisco Hotel. The meeting will be…

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Biakker: Powerful Communication in Just a Few Words

The striking answer from the Biakker is explained by the fact that in the Biak language some word types contain much more information than in languages such as…

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Early Nicotine Use Linked to Lifelong Addiction Risks

The research team, led by Jay W. Pettegrew, M.D., professor of psychiatry, used magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) to evaluate the effects of…

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Low-Dose Medications Help Preschoolers with ADHD

However, the study found that children this age are more sensitive than older children to the medication's side effects and therefore should be closely…

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New Antibiotic Shows Promise for IBS Symptom Relief

A new study found that patients reported greater global improvements in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and less bloating after taking rifaximin than…

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HIV Exploits T Cell Competition to Evade Immune Response

A new HIV study shows how competition among the human immune system's T cells allows the virus to escape destruction and eventually develop into full-blown…

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Women on Hormone Therapy Regain Emotional Sensitivity

Older women on hormone therapy are more sensitive to negative events, confirming speculation that age-related estrogen loss affects the brain's ability to…

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Manchester Leads Research Innovation with New Chinese Studies Centre

The launch of the Centre for Chinese Studies and Confucius Institute will be celebrated on the University’s Foundation Day on October 18. The event will mark…

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Intensive Support Tackles Antisocial Behaviour Effectively

Interim findings from a three year evaluation of ASB Intensive Family Support Projects indicate that in 85 per cent of cases intensive support resulted in…

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