Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Storytelling Program Improves Lives of People with Alzheimer’s

Nearly 16 million Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.Symptoms…

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Micro- and Nanotech Firms Boost Staffing Amid Growth Insights

The latest economic data survey of the IVAM Microtechnology Network confirms how well the microtechnology, nanotechnology and advanced materials industry in…

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Molecular Mechanisms of Rb2/p130 Gene in Lung Cancer Uncovered

In a new study, researchers from the Sbarro Health Research Organization Center for Biotechnology Research (SHRO), a cancer, cardiovascular and diabetes…

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New study shows marine 'networks' can protect fish stocks

University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science faculty were part of an international scientific team to show that strong links…

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New Study Reveals Eye Locking as a Dominance Signal

New research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that the dominance behavior exhibited by…

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Brain Imaging Unlocks Insights into Consciousness in Patients

Using a sophisticated imaging test to probe for higher-level cognitive functioning in severely brain-injured patients provides a window into consciousness –…

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Link Between Victimization and Substance Abuse in LGBTQ+ Communities

The correlation is especially prevalent among gays, lesbians and bisexuals — more so than in heterosexuals, says Tonda Hughes, professor and interim head of…

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New Study Shows Ability of Transgenic Fungi to Combat Malaria & Other Bug-Borne Diseases

In a study published in the February 25 issue of the journal Science, the researchers also say that this general approach could be used for controlling other…

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Serotonin plays role in many autism cases, studies confirm

Mouse models are yielding important clues about the nature of autism spectrum disorders, which impact an estimated one in 110 children in the U.S.[1] In labs…

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Analysis shows which people most likely found incompetent to stand trial

People found incompetent to stand trial are more likely to be unemployed, have been previously diagnosed with a psychotic disorder or have had psychiatric…

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Steroids to treat asthma: How safe are they?

Children experiencing an asthma attack who are treated with a short burst of oral steroids may have a transient depression of immune response according to a…

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Body Weight Linked To Death Risk In Asian Populations

The study, led by Wei Zheng, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tenn., Paolo Boffetta,…

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How Negative Stereotypes Impact Consumer Purchases

The perception of negative stereotyping, particularly in the areas of financial services and automobile sales and service, can cause consumers to fear being…

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Life After Bankruptcy: The Power of Counseling and Education

In 2005, Congress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act to provide counseling and education to help people make an informed choice…

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Study Links Osteoporosis Drugs to Unusual Fractures

However, the drugs do prevent hip fractures. And, since the overall risk of thigh bone fractures caused by the drugs is low, women at high risk for hip and…

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Unemployed Spouse’s Stress Impacts Partner’s Job Performance

Associate Professor Maw-Der Foo of CU-Boulder's Leeds School of Business studies employee workplace issues, including those related to interpersonal…

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