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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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Breaking Barriers: Women’s Progress in Local Authorities

The study, which focussed on 1370 women in middle-ranking and senior jobs in four Local Authorities in England, found that women were failing to reach their…

Studies and Analyses

Racial Differences in Emphysema Onset Revealed by Study

The study, which confirms findings from a smaller preliminary study published last year, also offers evidence of biological differences in the distribution of…

Studies and Analyses

UCLA Study Reveals Group Dynamics’ Impact on Health Habits

A UCLA-evaluated study of a demonstration project led by Community Health Councils, Inc. (CHC) in Los Angeles shows how incorporating physical activity and…

Social Sciences

New Study Reveals Challenges for Part-Time Working Women

Headline findings from the study, conducted by experts at Sheffield Hallam University are:over half of women working part time are working below their…

Interdisciplinary Research

Nanobiotechnology Enhances Frozen Food Supply Chain Efficiency

Ian Bruce, Professor of Nanobiotechnology and leader of the research group, said: ‘New materials and chemistry being developed at the University of Kent will…

Social Sciences

We're lazy but Chinese want to be just like us

But they also want to be one of us. They aspire to a more relaxed lifestyle in a country they see as free, tolerant, multicultural and democratic.”Gone are the…

Studies and Analyses

Sustaining the Lobster Fishery: Insights from New Study

Research Specialist Hauke Kite-Powell of the Marine Policy Center at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and former lobsterman Dick Allen of Rhode…

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Seniors Embrace Alternative Therapies for Anxiety and Depression

Joseph. G. Grzywacz, Ph.D., and colleagues from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reported in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine…

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UF Study Reveals Insights on Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes

Many of these patients are teens who take enzymes to help digest their food and undergo daily physical therapy to loosen the thick, sticky mucus that clogs…

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Genetics of Brain Disorders: Insights into Congenital Diseases

Findings of a recent genetic study on developmental brain disorders may be the “tip of an iceberg” revealing factors involved with a number of congenital…

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Solitons: Fueling Molecular Electronics and Artificial Muscles

Since the 1980s, scientists have known that solitons can carry an electrical charge when traveling through certain organic polymers. A new study now suggests…

Social Sciences

EU Life Expectancy: Insights from Italy and France

Italy and France were the top two nations for life expectancy –among women. Italy narrowly beat France as far as life-expectancy for men was concerned.Between…

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Children in Unemployed Families Face Higher Injury Risks

The paper, published by experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Camden Primary Care Trust, reveals how children in families where no…

Science Education

Reforming Higher Education: Abertay Principal Advocates for Private Universities

Professor Bernard King, speaking at the University of Abertay Dundee’s graduation ceremony yesterday (Thursday, 6 July), was referring to recent press reports…

Science Education

Linnaeus Grants Fund 20 Innovative Environmental Research Projects

The aim of the Linnaeus Grants is to enhance support for research of the highest quality that can compete internationally. It also aims to encourage…

Studies and Analyses

New Study Links Antibiotic to Heart Protection Insights

In the July issue of the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, the official publication of the International Society for Heart Research, researchers…

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