Conclusions about the effects of electronic cigarettes remain the same

(Wiley) An updated Cochrane Review published today provides an independent, rigorous assessment of the best available evidence to date about electronic cigarettes for quitting smoking.

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Ancient DNA traces extinct Caribbean 'Island Murderer' back to the dawn of mammals

(Molecular Biology and Evolution (Oxford University Press)) From skeletal remains found among ancient owl pellets, a team of scientists has recovered the first ancient DNA of the extinct West Indian mammal Nesophontes, meaning 'island murder.' They traced its evolutionary history back to the dawn of mammals 70 million years ago. The authors, including Selina Brace, Jessica Thomas, Ian Barnes et al., published their findings in the advanced online edition of Molecular Biology and Evolution.

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Antarctica provides ICE to study behavior effects in astronauts

(NASA/Johnson Space Center) A trip to the Red Planet begins long in advance of liftoff. NASA's journey to Mars includes preparing astronauts to cope with several months of isolation, confinement, and in an extreme environment (identified with the acronym ICE). One of the best ways to study this on Earth is by observing others who also spend several months on actual ice in Antarctica.

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Losing teeth raises older adults' risks for physical and mental disability

(American Geriatrics Society) New research suggests that it is essential for older adults to receive adequate dental care, as well as the support they need to maintain good oral health self-care.

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Rare Roman gold coin found in Jerusalem at Mt. Zion archaeological dig

(University of North Carolina at Charlotte) Though the Roman Empire occupied Jerusalem and certainly spread its currency there, the only known Roman coins from the ancient Jewish capital have all come to historians and archaeologists through collectors, with uncertain provenance. An exception is a gold coin recently discovered near excavations of wealthy first century priestly houses on Jerusalem's Mt. Zion. Dated to 56 CE, it may be an remnant of looting at the time of the city's destruction in 70 CE.

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Rare Roman gold coin found in Jerusalem at Mt. Zion archaeological dig

(University of North Carolina at Charlotte) Though the Roman Empire occupied Jerusalem and certainly spread its currency there, the only known Roman coins from the ancient Jewish capital have all come to historians and archaeologists through collectors, with uncertain provenance. An exception is a gold coin recently discovered near excavations of wealthy first century priestly houses on Jerusalem's Mt. Zion. Dated to 56 CE, it may be an remnant of looting at the time of the city's destruction in 70 CE.

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Partnership to explore impact of trauma-informed care and play on well-being

(The Reis Group) The Toy Industry Foundation and Nemours Children's Health System today announced the launch of a research partnership that will explore the impact of trauma-informed patient care and the role of play in helping children and families heal and cope while in the hospital. Research findings will be used to develop a program on trauma-informed care, using play materials and resources designed to support and comfort children experiencing stress reactions from life-threatening illness or painful procedures.

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Brain scans show building blocks activate spatial ability in kids better than board games

(Indiana University) Research from Indiana University published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology has found that structured block-building games improve spatial abilities in children to a greater degree than board games.

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Online advice for preventing Alzheimer's disease often problematic: UBC research

(University of British Columbia) New UBC research finds that many online resources for preventing Alzheimer's disease are problematic and could be steering people in the wrong direction.

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MaxQ And Lighthouse Labs ready to 'hack' Toronto's transportation emissions

(Climate-KIC) Participants will use big data to find new ways to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation grid of North America's fourth largest city -- in a cost-neutral way.

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Entitlement -- a damning recipe for happiness

(Case Western Reserve University) Entitlement -- a personality trait driven by exaggerated feelings of deservingness and superiority -- may lead to chronic disappointment, unmet expectations and a habitual, self-reinforcing cycle of behavior with dire psychological and social costs, according to new research by Case Western Reserve University.

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Memory loss not enough to diagnose alzheimer's

(Northwestern University) Relying on clinical symptoms of memory loss to diagnose Alzheimer's disease may miss other forms of dementia caused by Alzheimer's that don't initially affect memory, reports a new study. This means patients often are not given an opportunity to be in clinical trials. Alzheimer's can cause language problems, disrupt an individual's behavior, personality or even someone's concept of where objects are in space. An amyloid PET scan offers way to identify underlying disease and have more inclusive clinical trials.

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Chronic stress increases level of a protein that decreases availability of mood-regulating chemical

(Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University) One way chronic stress appears to cause depression is by increasing levels of a protein in the brain that decreases the availability of an important chemical that regulates our mood, scientists report.

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Families caring for an aging America - New report

(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) The demand for family caregivers for adults who are 65 or older is increasing significantly, and family caregivers need more recognition, information, and support to fulfill their responsibilities and maintain their own health, financial security, and well-being, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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More than just a cue, intrinsic reward helps make exercise a habit

(Iowa State University) Anyone who has tried sticking to an exercise routine knows it isn't easy. But the combination of a conditioned cue and intrinsic reward may be the key to developing an exercise habit, according to a new Iowa State University study.

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Children's willpower linked to smoking habits throughout life

(University of Stirling) Scientists from the University of Stirling have discovered a link between childhood self-control and smoking habits across life.

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'Sleeper effect' accounts for durability of weak messages from credible sources

(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) The least convincing arguments can reverberate in the public consciousness over time -- provided they're delivered by a credible source, says new research from U. of I. psychology professor Dolores Albarracin.

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Angry drivers have a higher risk of collision, new CAMH research shows

(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) Angry, aggressive drivers have much higher odds of being in a motor vehicle collision than those who don't get angry while driving, a new study by Canada's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows.

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Alcohol policies contribute to suicide prevention, BU review shows

(Boston University Medical Center) Restrictive alcohol policies, such as those limiting liquor store density or imposing taxes on alcohol, have been shown to have a 'protective effect' in reducing suicides, according to a newly published review led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers.

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Research evaluates risk factors for postpartum depression in mothers of preterm infants

(Care New England ) Postpartum depression is the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting up to 15 percent of all women within the first three months following delivery. Research has shown that mothers of infants born prematurely have almost double the rates of postpartum depression, particularly during their time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

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Group work can harm memory

(University of Liverpool) A new study by psychologists from the University of Liverpool and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) reveals that collaborating in a group to remember information is harmful.

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Discrimination toward overweight adolescents predictive of emotional problems

(Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America) Discrimination and bullying experienced by sixth graders who are overweight leads to emotional problems by the end of eighth grade, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, a journal of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. The results suggest that to reduce the emotional problems, efforts must not only focus on children and adolescents' weight-loss, but must address the disrespectful and exclusionary behavior by their peer group.

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Touchscreens may boost motor skills in toddlers

(Frontiers) Does your toddler use a touchscreen tablet? A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology has shown that early touchscreen use, and in particular actively scrolling the screen, correlates with increased fine motor control in toddlers.

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Study links intelligence and chess skill

(Michigan State University) Intelligence -- and not just relentless practice -- plays a significant role in determining chess skill, indicates a comprehensive new study led by Michigan State University researchers.

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Children learn quantifiers in the same order no matter what their language is

(University of the Basque Country ) We can assume that children learn to count starting with one and followed by the lists of numbers in ascending order of cardinality (one, two, three). But besides numbers, in languages there are more words that express quantity such as all, some, most, none, etc., the so-called quantifiers. It is a little more difficult imagining how children learn these expressions, whose meaning and use no one bothers to teach explicitly.

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National Association of Science Writers announces 2016 Science in Society Award winners

(National Association of Science Writers) National Association of Science Writers announces winners of the 2016 Science in Society Awards. The awards cover five categories of publications.

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Sad leaders often achieve better outcomes than angry leaders

(Springer) Leaders often believe that they should show anger to make subordinates more compliant, thinking they will then be seen as more effective at work or within their organization. While it is true that angry leaders are perceived by others to wield more power, followers warm more easily to those showing more vulnerable emotions, says Tanja Schwarzmüller of the Technical University of Munich in Germany. This study is published in Springer's Journal of Business and Psychology.

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Genes that control cellular senescence identified

(Kobe University) A Japanese research group has succeeded in identifying genes that control cellular senescence -- permanently arrested cell growth. By developing drugs that suppress the activity of these genes, this discovery has potential applications for creating new anticancer drugs, or use in anti-aging drugs. The results of this research were published on Aug. 22 in the online version of Scientific Reports.

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Healthy diet boosts children's reading skills

(University of Eastern Finland) A healthy diet is linked to better reading skills in the first three school years, shows a recent study from Finland. Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the study constitutes part of the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children Study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland and the First Steps Study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä.

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Color control technology using candy light-emitting principle

(DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)) Research team led by Dr. Soon Moon Jeong developed a mechanoluminescence color control technology that can change green light to red light by simulating the candy light-emitting principle. The technology is expected to be used for displays and lights that require no external electricity.

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Faulty gene linked to depression and cardiovascular disease

(University of Adelaide) Researchers at the University of Adelaide say they may have discovered a new target in the fight against depression: a faulty gene that is linked to cardiovascular and metabolic conditions.

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TU Darmstadt: Are fitness trackers fit for security?

(Technische Universitat Darmstadt) They may look like a normal watch but are capable to do much more than just showing the time: So called fitness trackers are collecting data on their users' lifestyle and health status on a large scale helping them with training or losing weight. Ahmad-Reza Sadeghi, system security professor at the cybersecurity profile area (CYSEC) of TU Darmstadt and his team investigated fraud opportunities with fitness trackers and detected serious security flaws.

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Belief about nicotine influences cravings, brain activity

(Virginia Tech) Researchers investigated how beliefs influence subjective craving and neural activities in nicotine-addicted individuals, discovering that belief about the presence of nicotine affects craving and brain activity, providing insights into the complex nature of belief-drug interactions.

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Researchers criticize: Psychotropic drugs are no solution

(Ruhr-University Bochum) Drugs don't lead to sustainable alleviation of mental disorders, as the psychologists Prof Dr Jürgen Margraf and Prof Dr Silvia Schneider claim in a commentary published in 'EMBO Molecular Medicine'. The researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum have compiled numerous studies that question the long-term effectiveness of psychotropic drugs; some even document negative effects after prolonged application. Psychotherapies, on the other hand, are effective in the long-term.

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Imaging scientist and social impact inventor awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize

(Lemelson-MIT Program) Ramesh Raskar, founder of the Camera Culture research group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab and associate professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT, is the recipient of the 2016 $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize.

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'Death industry' overlooks growing US Latino population, study finds

(Baylor University) Death research in the United States mostly overlooks bereavement customs of those who are not Anglo-Protestants, says a Baylor University researcher. She hopes to correct that -- beginning with a study of Catholic Latino communities, who often hold overnight wakes and present food to the deceased.

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Belief about nicotine content in cigarette may change brain activity and craving

(Center for BrainHealth ) How the brain responds to nicotine depends on a smoker's belief about the nicotine content in a cigarette, according to new research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas. The study, recently published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, found that smoking a nicotine cigarette but believing that it lacked nicotine failed to satisfy cravings related to nicotine addiction.

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Second annual bionorthTX summit expected to attract 400 Life Sciences leaders

(University of Texas at Arlington) bionorthTX, the region's leading life sciences industry association, will hold its second annual iC3 Life Science Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at College Park Center at the University of Texas at Arlington. More than 400 industry, government, and university leaders are expected to attend the day-long event with presentations focused on the themes of Innovation, Collaboration, Capital Formation and Commercialization.

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Despite chronic pain, South Africans with HIV-related pain are surprisingly active

(University of the Witwatersrand) A new study finds that South Africans with HIV-related pain are surprisingly active and this is not due to their resilience.

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Associations between television, early childhood and social impairment during adolescence

(University of Montreal) Results of new study show that young children who watch too much television are at risk of victimization and social isolation and adopting violent and antisocial behavior toward other students at age 13.

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Al Shabaab weakened but not defeated in Somalia

(RAND Corporation) Efforts to weaken the al Qa'ida-linked terrorist group al Shabaab in Somalia have had some success over the past five years, but the US campaign there is now in jeopardy, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Al Shabaab may resurge if urgent steps are not taken to address the political, economic and governance challenges at the heart of the conflict, researchers say.

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Broccoli v. French fries: Appealing to teens' impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating

(University of Chicago Booth School of Business) A new study from Chicago Booth finds that by appealing to widely-held adolescent values, it's possible to reduce unhealthy eating habits and motivate better food choices among adolescents.

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Scientists find stress negatively affects chances of conception

(University of Louisville) University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences epidemiologist Kira Taylor, Ph.D. found that women who reported feeling more stressed during their ovulatory window were approximately 40-percent less likely to conceive during that month than other less stressful months.

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Northwestern Medicine launches study into effects of antidepressants on pregnant women

(Northwestern Memorial HealthCare) Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital and the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry is home to a landmark study that will, for the first time, take a close look at the impact of certain common antidepressants on pregnant women.

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New paper provides insights for music therapy in surgical area

(University Hospitals Case Medical Center) During a two-year clinical trial on music therapy during breast biopsy procedures, the authors of this study gained information on potential benefits, challenges and methods of facilitating a surgical music therapy program. In addition, they learned approaches to integrating the program with perioperative nursing staff members. The study appears in AORN Journal.

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NIST reference material helps assure accurate measurement of tobacco product constituents

(National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)) The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a reference material with certified amounts of nicotine and two carcinogens to help ensure accurate testing of commercial tobacco filler -- the blended tobacco found in cigarettes.

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New studies double number of known sites in genome linked to high blood pressure

(Johns Hopkins Medicine) Several large international groups of researchers report data that more than doubles the number of sites in the human genome tied to blood pressure regulation. One of the studies, by Johns Hopkins University scientists in collaboration with many other groups, turned up unexpected hints that biochemical signals controlling blood pressure may spring from within cells that line blood vessels themselves.

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A global conversation to advance brain research Sept. 19

(National Science Foundation) To enhance collaboration and better coordinate global efforts in fundamental neuroscience research, the National Science Foundation (NSF) will support a conference of scientists and government representatives from countries with significant investments in neuroscience research. The conference will place at Rockefeller University on Sept. 19, 2016.

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Media advisory: Record attendance expected at International Data Week in Denver, Colorado

(Research Data Alliance (RDA)) For this week only, hundreds of data professionals and researchers from all disciplines and from more than 42 countries will convene at the Sheraton Denver Down for International Data Week (IDW) to explore how best to exploit the data revolution to improve our knowledge and benefit society through data-driven research and innovation.

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CEOs are compensated, valued more by conservative (vs liberal) boards

(University of Notre Dame) New, first-of-its-kind research from the University of Notre Dame shows that corporate directors' conservative or liberal leanings influence their decisions about CEO pay and the extent to which CEOs should be rewarded and penalized for firm performance.

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UTA to design new models for networked group learning and online work settings for Web 3.0

(University of Texas at Arlington) New research at The University of Texas at Arlington will analyze massive scale data traces from online work and learning communities to create new designs for networked learning and next generation knowledge building on the internet.

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Should gay candidates come out of the (political) closet? UC study says yes

(University of Cincinnati) UC political science researcher finds that the sexual orientation of LGBT candidates no longer poses an impediment to being elected to public office -- and, in some cases, may actually help them win.

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Research finds that financial aid is not the answer to college affordability

(SAGE) Why are some students, especially those who are first generation college students or from low-income households, not applying for or consistently receiving financial aid? According to new research out today, the aid system must be redesigned to earn the trust of students and their families and to help them believe that it can make college affordable.

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Study provides first estimates of judicial costs of crime, from homicide to theft

(RAND Corporation) When considering the costs of crime, most discussion focuses on the price of incarceration of criminals and the cost faced by victims of criminal activity. A new study focuses on the cost of individual crimes on the judicial system, aiming to provide taxpayers a broader picture of the financial impact of major crimes and potential savings from crime reduction measures.

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Research examines how beardedness affects women's attraction to men

(Wiley) New research suggests that women tend to find beardedness attractive when judging long-term relationships, perhaps as a signal of formidability among males and the potential to provide direct benefits, such as enhanced fertility and survival, to females.

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Dartmouth-study finds STEM workers more likely to find jobs in denser STEM labor markets

(Dartmouth College) In one of the first attempts to understand the geography of STEM degree-job matching, a Dartmouth-led study published in Economic Geography finds that matching is much more likely in dense rather than in large STEM labor markets.

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Researchers unearth ancient mythological statues in Jordan

(North Carolina State University) A team of North Carolina-based researchers helped unearth more clues this summer about the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in Jordan.

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Researchers unearth ancient mythological statues in Jordan

(North Carolina State University) A team of North Carolina-based researchers helped unearth more clues this summer about the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in Jordan.

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AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference set for Sept. 25-28 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

(American Association for Cancer Research) The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will host its ninth annual conference, The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, Sept. 25-28, at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

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Many alcohol-related injuries occur at home

(Wiley) Of all alcohol-related injuries in various public hospital emergency departments in Queensland, Australia, more occurred at home than at licensed premises.

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Saying sorry not enough when trust, gender roles broken, just ask Clinton and Trump

(York University) Gender stereotypes continue to be an issue in the workplace and on the campaign trail. Women are still expected to be benevolent and concerned about others, while men are perceived to be confident, competitive and independent. When either gender goes against those preconceived notions and also lose the trust of their colleagues or bosses, they'll experience a double backlash. The research, published today in the Journal of Management Development, looks at how gender expectations can affect trust and its reparation.

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Focus on the mental health of young obesity surgery patients

(Lund University) Research from Lund University in Sweden shows that one in five adolescents who have undergone obesity surgery experience poor mental health. Some have even had suicidal thoughts. The study is based on follow-up studies of 88 adolescents who have undergone obesity surgery.'It is extremely important that the focus of healthcare providers is not limited to their patients' physical well-being,' says psychologist Kajsa Järvholm.

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Study of euthanasia trends in Belgium has lessons for other countries

(Canadian Medical Association Journal) A new study on euthanasia trends in Belgium, which shows an increase in reported cases since legislation was introduced, provides lessons for countries that have legalized assisted dying. The research is published in Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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Diabetes UK to fund major new study aiming to prevent kidney disease

(University of Lincoln) Charity funding has been awarded for a major new study which will aim to prevent glucose-induced damage to kidney function in people with diabetes.

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Refined fingerprint technique could give criminals a nasty shock

(University of Leicester) University of Leicester is involved in development of new crime-fighting technology to identify fingerprints on electrostatically charged bullets.

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Eating your greens could enhance sport performance

(Frontiers) Nitrate supplementation in conjunction with Sprint Interval Training in low oxygen conditions could enhance sport performance a study has found.

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Despair at losing one's job

(University of the Basque Country ) In an exhaustive study of the evolution in suicide rates in the municipality of Barakaldo during the 2003-2014 period, a UPV/EHU lecturer in psychiatry uncovers the social groups in which there was an increase in the number of suicides owing to loss of employment. Studies of this type should help to stop suicide being a taboo subject and to instruct the population to enable them to spot warning signs displayed by people who might be harbouring suicidal thoughts.

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Study details Zika virus disrupting fetal brain development during pregnancy

(University of Washington Health Sciences/UW Medicine) For the first time, abnormal brain development following a Zika infection during pregnancy has been documented experimentally in the offspring of a non-human primate. The researchers' observations of how Zika virus arrested fetal brain formation could provide a model for testing therapeutic interventions. The study also provided direct evidence that the Zika virus can cross the placenta in late pregnancy and affect the brain by shutting down certain aspects of brain development.

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Many parents lack the confidence to get their kids to exercise

(University of British Columbia Okanagan campus) If Canadian parents are going to get their kids to exercise more, they need more than just public awareness campaigns.Parents exposed to one such national campaign were actually less confident they could increase their children's activity levels, according to a recent UBC study.

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Fractional calculus: A new language for explaining crowd behavior

(Chinese Association of Automation) A generalized form of traditional integral calculus, fractional calculus comes preinstalled with a way to account for long-range interactions among particles, or people. Each object in a fractional order model is given a memory that persists much longer than the short-lived interactions among particles. People remember past interactions and negotiate to carve out the best route, often in highly complex, zigzag patterns. Fractional calculus therefore provides a much more realistic picture of crowd behavior.

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Scientists move step closer to solving fusion plasma dilemma

(Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)) A team of researchers, affiliated with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) claims to have made yet another step towards finding a solution to one of the critical but unsolved fusion plasma physics problems.

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Grant to UC Riverside School of Medicine will help advance research on concussions

(University of California - Riverside) At the high school level in the United States, concussions make up an estimated 8.9 percent of all athletic injuries, with football being the biggest offender. Soccer and basketball produce the highest concussion rates among high school female athletes in the country. The School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside has received a grant from The Hoag Foundation to conduct research ultimately aimed at benefiting athletes who suffer concussions.

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Combined FISH and IHC identifies patients with rare ALK Fusions that respond to crizotinib

(International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer) The combined use of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) identified non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with rare or novel anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangements, not otherwise identified by FISH alone, that showed response to crizotinib treatment.

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Stereotypes skew our predictions of others' pains and pleasures

(Association for Psychological Science) Every day, millions of people -- including senators, doctors, and teachers -- make consequential decisions that depend on predicting how other people will feel when they experience gains or setbacks. New research looking at events ranging from college football games to US elections shows that our predictions about others are less accurate when we have information about the groups they belong to, such as which political party or sports team they're rooting for.

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Grant supports UTSA professor's research on stronger rebar

(University of Texas at San Antonio) Wassim Ghannoum, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio, has received a $248,083 grant to support his top-tier research on the performance of an innovative new kind of high-strength reinforcing bars, commonly known as rebar.

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WWI babies whose fathers were killed in action have shortened adult life expectancies

(European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology) French children born between 1914 and 1916 whose fathers were killed or severely injured during the war lost approximately one year of adult life expectancy, according to research presented today at the 55th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology. The findings further our understanding of the long-term effects of maternal psychological stress on children.

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Postpartum psychosis big risk for mothers with bipolar disorder

(Northwestern University) Pregnant women with bipolar disorder and their families and physicians should be aware of a significantly higher risk for developing postpartum psychosis, according to a new Northwestern Medicine review of literature on the rare and under-researched disorder.

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Two grants to fund UTA design, installation of fiber-reinforced concrete pipes under roads

(University of Texas at Arlington) UTA researchers have earned two grants that will install longer-lasting, sturdier fiber-reinforced concrete pipes developed in UTA labs in actual highway projects in Texas and develop the 100-year service life protocol testing criteria for built pipes for Florida.

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What's nature worth? Count the selfies

(University of Vermont) A University of Vermont-led team used social media images to measure the value of outdoor recreation on public lands. The study analyzed more than 7,000 geotagged photos to calculate that conserved lands contributed $1.8 billion to Vermont's tourism industry between 2007-2014.

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Social connectedness can increase suicide risk

(University of Chicago) Community characteristics play an important role in perpetuating teen suicide clusters and thwarting prevention efforts, according to a new study by sociologists at the University of Chicago and University of Memphis who examined clusters in a single town.

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American College of Physicians (ACP) statement on CMS outline of positive MACRA changes

(American College of Physicians) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on Sept. 8 that it would make changes to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) regulation allowing physicians more flexibility and reporting options for the Quality Payment Program. The CMS announcement was published in a CMS blog post yesterday afternoon.

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Voices of patients and oncologists must be heard, study says

(University of Rochester Medical Center) Specifically training oncologists and their patients to have high-quality discussions improves communication, but troubling gaps still exist between the two groups, according to a new study in JAMA Oncology.

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Study suggests bilinguals have an improved attentional control

(University of Birmingham) Researchers from the University of Birmingham have shed light onto the cognitive benefits of bilingualism, pointing to an enhanced ability to maintain attention and focus.

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Men's hidden body fat fears fueling gym attendance

(University of Lincoln) Men's hidden fears about body fat are fueling gym attendance motivated by feelings of guilt and shame rather than a desire to build muscle, new research has shown. Psychology researchers from the UK and Australia discovered that while male attitudes towards muscle or body mass index (BMI) did not predict how frequently they would attend the gym, their perceptions of body fat did.

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9/11 caused mental illness far beyond US borders

(Aarhus University) Acts of terrorism have a much wider psychological impact than typically assumed, reaching across borders and spreading fear among populations thousands of miles removed from the actual targets.

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No evidence of long-term welfare problems with electronic containment of cats

(University of Lincoln) A study by animal welfare specialists at the University of Lincoln, UK, has provided new evidence that using electronic containment systems to restrict where pet cats venture does not result in long-term well-being problems.

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How long should children play video games?

(Wiley) A new study indicates that playing video games for a limited amount of time each week may provide benefits to children, but too much can be detrimental. The findings are published in the Annals of Neurology.

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Donation for new sociology prize

(Uppsala University) Uppsala University has received its first donation for sociology to be used for the Hans L. Zetterberg Prize 'to be awarded yearly to a younger researcher, Swedish or foreign, who, with his/her scientific work in sociology, preferably through fruitful combination of theory and practice, has moved the research front forward.' The prize will be awarded annually and is to be considered international. The monetary value of the prize is SEK 100,000 and it will be awarded for the first time in May 2017.

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Midlife physical activity is associated with better cognition in old age

(University of Helsinki) A new study of 3,050 twins finds moderately vigorous physical activity -- i.e., more strenuous than walking -- to be associated with better cognition in a 25-year follow-up.

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UCLA-Caltech study identifies brain cells that help us learn by watching others

(University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) From infancy, we learn by watching other people, then use those memories to help us predict outcomes and make decisions in the future. Now a UCLA-Caltech study has pinpointed the individual neurons in the brain that support observational learning.

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Reports detail how to help older adults avoid financial fraud

(Feinstein Kean Healthcare) Two reports published online today by the World Economic Forum found that new technologies can assist in protecting older adults from fraud, and that financial services organizations are uniquely positioned to capitalize on gains in longevity using technology.

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Application of the mathematics of harmony -- Golden non-Euclidean geometry in modern math

(World Scientific) A masterful exploration of history and the essence of mathematical reasoning to the future development of modern science and mathematics.

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Researchers outline barriers to treating fear and anxiety

(New York University) A misunderstanding of how the certain parts of the brain function has hampered the creation of pharmaceuticals to effectively address fear and anxiety disorders, a pair of researchers has concluded.

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Healthy ageing. Three days reality check.

(Biogerontology Research Foundation) The Eurosymposium on Healthy Ageing (EHA) www.eha-heales.org is an international event that provides a unique opportunity for researchers, government officials, biotech executives, entrepreneurs, and non-governmental institutions from around the world to meet, network, and forge new scientific collaborations.

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Patient advocacy groups, industry and individuals join groundbreaking public-private partnership to continue advancing critical Alzheimer's disease research

(Rubenstein Associates, Inc.) The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announces that patient advocacy groups, private foundations, companies and individual donors have again united in the fight against Alzheimer's disease by donating more than $14 million to launch the third phase of the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI3).

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Global DS Foundation funds research showing impact of trisomy 21 on interferon signaling

(Global Down Syndrome Foundation) Renowned Crnic Institute scientist, Dr. Espinosa, has found the interferon response is constantly activated in people with Down syndrome causing the body to fight a viral infection when such infection doesn't exist. Constant immune system activation would likely cause damaging side-effects and may explain cognitive deficit, increased prevalence of autoimmune disorders, higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, and protection against solid tumors. Testing FDA-approved drugs that block the interferon response could be an important next step.

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Mouse model points to potential drug target for increasing social interaction in autism

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) A study of a new mouse model identifies a drug target that has the potential to increase social interaction in individuals with some forms of autism spectrum disorder.

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Experts urge a defensive stance in efforts against antimicrobial resistance

(Burness) In a Comment in Nature, CDDEP Director Ramanan Laxminarayan and other experts in antimicrobial resistance suggest that the United Nations should reframe global efforts against antimicrobial resistance by adopting a defensive stance. The suggested focus should be in building the resilience of society and maintaining diversity in the 'global microbiome'-- only a fraction of which causes human or animal disease.

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IU and Regenstrief's OPTIMISTIC named one of 20 top geriatric studies of 21st century

(Indiana University) The OPTIMISTIC study, an innovative program developed and implemented by clinician-researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations of long stay nursing home residents, has been recognized by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society as one of 20 articles published from 2000 to 2015 that have shaped the field of geriatrics.

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Kill them with cuteness: The adorable thing bats do to catch prey

(PLOS) A Johns Hopkins University researcher noticed the bats he works with cocked their heads to the side, just like his pet pug. As the article publishing in open-access journal PLOS Biology details, using high-tech recording devices, Wohlgemuth determined that a bat's fetching head waggles and ear wiggles sync with the animal's sonar vocalizations to help it hunt. The finding demonstrates how movement in bats can enhance signals used by senses like sight and hearing.

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Paying do-gooders makes them less persuasive

(Association for Psychological Science) People who receive a financial incentive to raise money for a charity they care about are actually less effective in soliciting donations, even when potential donors have no idea that incentives were involved, according to new findings published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The research suggests that incentives may have this effect because they result in the fundraisers coming off as less sincere to the people they're trying to persuade.

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Life after Fitbit: Appealing to those who feel guilty vs. free

(University of Washington) Is life better or worse after sticking your Fitbit in a drawer? UW researchers surveyed hundreds of people who had abandoned self-tracking tools and found emotions ranged from guilt to indifference to relief that the tracking experience was over.

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Linking perception to action

(University of California - Santa Barbara) A neuroscientist maps brain cell activity that occurs during the delay between sensation and action.

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Can an integrative medicine approach help prevent medical errors?

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US according to a published estimate, but many could be prevented with a shift in the medical industry from a production-driven to an integrative model of healthcare. The emphasis should be on value-based decision-making that takes into account the whole patient, says Editor-in-Chief John Weeks in an editorial in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

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How effective is a smartphone app in teaching sexual health to teen girls?

(Care New England ) New research has been published that suggests that a smartphone application vs. traditional methods can potentially connect teenage girls to more information about sexual health.

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Sharing stories synchronizes group memories

(Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs) People synchronize what they remember and what they forget after sharing memories with one another, according to Princeton University-led research. The findings, published in PNAS, have an applied scope: policymakers could use them to bust myths about certain topics, like how Zika virus is spread.

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How the brain builds panoramic memory

(Massachusetts Institute of Technology) MIT neuroscientists have identified two brain regions that are involved in creating panoramic memories. These brain regions, known as the OPA and RSC, help us to merge fleeting views of our surroundings into a seamless, 360-degree panorama.

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Can some types of fat protect us from brain disease?

(University of California - Berkeley) Having a little bit of extra fat may help reduce the risk of developing diseases caused by toxic protein aggregation, such as Huntington's, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. UC Berkeley scientists have discovered a new communication process between organelles inside the cell, including mitochondria, and shown how fat metabolism plays a central role in linking mitochondrial health to cytosolic protein homeostasis. Another study uncovers a new signaling pathway that may explain the peripheral wasting seen in Huntington's.

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Study reveals how new experiences boost memory formation

(University of Edinburgh) Most people remember where they were when the twin towers collapsed in New York. New research reveals why that may be the case. A study led by the University of Edinburgh has shed new light on the biological mechanisms that drive the process, known as flashbulb memory.

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Borderline personality disorder -- as scientific understanding increases, improved clinical management needed

(Wolters Kluwer Health) Even as researchers gain new insights into the neurobiology of borderline personality disorder (BPD), there's a pressing need to improve diagnosis and management of this devastating psychiatric condition. A scientific and clinical research update on BPD is presented in the September/October special issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry, published by Wolters Kluwer.

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New Kuwaiti law on the collection of human DNA threatens scientific collaboration

(European Society of Human Genetics) The law requiring compulsory DNA testing of all Kuwaiti residents, as well as of all those visiting the country for whatever purpose, is a serious assault on the right to privacy of individuals, and is also likely to lead to the isolation of Kuwaiti scientific research and researchers, according to the European Society of Human Genetics.

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New suicide prevention strategies for homosexual and transgender youth

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) Homosexual, bisexual, and transgender youth tend to have a higher risk for suicide-related thoughts and behaviors, but research on interventions to prevent suicide among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth has been limited. New research should focus on interventions specifically targeted to SGM youth and their unique and diverse challenges, including health needs, according to a study published in LGBT Health.

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Curious travelers: Your pictures can help preserve world heritage

(University of Bradford) Archaeologists from the UK are calling on members of the public to help them preserve the legacy of some of the world's most important monuments and historic sites, including those most at risk in Syria and Libya.

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Researchers uncover new potential genetic links to common brain disorder

(University of Maryland School of Medicine) An international group of researchers has for the first time identified a set of 30 inherited recessive genes that play a role in intellectual disability, a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects as many as 213 million people around the world.

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Curious travelers: Your pictures can help preserve world heritage

(University of Bradford) Archaeologists from the UK are calling on members of the public to help them preserve the legacy of some of the world's most important monuments and historic sites, including those most at risk in Syria and Libya.

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'Deeply unsettling' weight discrimination in the workplace highlighted

(University of Strathclyde) Women face weight-based prejudice in the workplace -- even when their body mass index is within the healthy range, research led by a University of Strathclyde academic has found.

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The impact of extreme exercise on breathing in GB Olympic boxers and swimmers

(University of Kent) Researchers from the School of Sport and Exercise Science (SSES) investigated elite British athletes from both swimming and boxing and their research suggests asthma related breathing problems should not be a barrier to sporting success, as long as they are well managed and controlled.

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Hip fractures: Most elderly unlikely to fully recover

(Springer) One in every two older persons who have suffered a hip fracture will never be as physically active and independent as they were before. The odds are even lower for the very old and those with dementia or other ailments, says Victoria Tang of the University of California in the US. She led an observational study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, published by Springer.

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Sensory cells of the balance organ can regenerate after injury

(Umea University) Research at Umeå University in Sweden shows that in the utricle -- which is one of the internal ear's balance organs in mammals -- epithelial cells can be regenerated, resulting in healthy sensory hair cells and surrounding supporting cells.

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The pleasures & perils of protein: Fruit fly study reveals new clues to appetite & aging

(University of Michigan Health System) Why do we -- and the fruit flies that sometimes inhabit our kitchens -- seek out protein-full foods when we're running on empty? And what does that preference mean for the odds of living a longer life, whether it's measured in decades for a human, or days for a fly? New research suggests that a brain chemical may have a lot to do with both questions.

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Steroid treatment for IVF problems may do more harm than good

(University of Adelaide) Researchers at the University of Adelaide are urging doctors and patients to refrain from using a specific steroid treatment to treat infertility in women unless clinically indicated, because of its links to miscarriage, preterm birth and birth defects.

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UBC research could help local governments plan together

(University of British Columbia Okanagan campus) A new approach to modelling land use change developed at UBC could help cities and towns better coordinate their land-use planning efforts.The approach can enhance existing computer planning models, better enabling planners to consider how the land-use patterns of their neighbors could impact planning in their own communities.

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Pet therapy can combat homesickness

(University of British Columbia Okanagan campus) The expression dog is man's best friend might have more weight in the case of first-year university students suffering from homesickness, according to a new UBC study.The study shows that animal-assisted therapy can help students combat homesickness and could be a useful tool in lowering post-secondary drop-out rates.

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Negative experiences on Facebook linked to increased depression risk in young adults

(Brown University) A unique new study of young adults finds that negative experiences on Facebook may increase the risk of depressive symptoms, suggesting that online social interactions have important consequences for mental health.

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Down regulation of microRNA-155 may underlie age-related hypertension

(JCI Journals) In this issue of JCI Insight, researchers led by Iris Jaffe of Tufts Medical Center provide evidence that age-related reductions of a microRNA (miR-155) underlie age-associated hypertension.

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ERC Starting Grants: €485 million in grants to 325 top researchers across Europe

(European Research Council) The European Research Council (ERC) has announced today the awarding of its Starting Grants to 325 early-career researchers throughout Europe. The funding, worth in total €485 million and up to €1.5 million per grant, will enable them to set up their own research teams and pursue ground-breaking ideas.

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Prisons could unlock hep C-free future

(International Network for Hepatitis C in Substance Users) Prisons provide one of the most significant opportunities to drive down the prevalence of hepatitis C, and help reach global WHO elimination goals, says new research presented at the 5th International Symposium on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users today.

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Teens are less likely to select sugary beverages that contain health warning labels

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Teens are more than 15 percent less likely to say they would purchase soft drinks and other sugary drinks that include health warning labels, according to a new study. The study is among the first to examine how warning labels on sugary drinks influence teens.

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Marijuana use remains on the rise among US college students, but narcotic drug use declines

(University of Michigan) College student marijuana use continues its nearly decade-long increase, according to the most recent national Monitoring the Future study.

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For arts nonprofits, attendance at events unlikely to influence donors

(University of Missouri-Columbia) New research from the University of Missouri finds no evidence to support the idea that donors are influenced by performance measures such as high attendance numbers; in fact, large audience numbers may actually lead to fewer donations.

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Lengthy ER visits for psychiatric patients often result in transfer, not treatment

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) A new study found that people who visit emergency rooms for mental health care were transferred to another facility at six times the rate of people who visit ERs for non-psychiatric conditions, and could wait almost two hours longer. The study is published today in Health Affairs and highlights a persisting shortfall in emergency psychiatric services in the country.

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JNeurosci: Highlights from the Sept. 7 issue

(Society for Neuroscience) Check out these newsworthy studies from the Sept. 7, 2016, issue of JNeurosci. Media interested in obtaining the full text of the studies should contact media@sfn.org.

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Oberg Industries partners with Pitt's Swanson School to advance additive manufacturing

(University of Pittsburgh) To solve some of industry's most difficult additive manufacturing problems, Oberg Industries and the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering have partnered to combine Oberg expertise in manufacturing complex tooling and precision machined or stamped metal components with Pitt's ANSYS Additive Manufacturing Research Laboratory (AMRL).

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Posting personal experiences on social media may help you remember them in the future

(Cornell University) A new study -- the first to look at social media's effect on memory -- suggests posting personal experiences on social media makes those events much easier to recall.

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Researchers identify method of creating long-lasting memories

(UT Southwestern Medical Center) Imagine if playing a new video game or riding a rollercoaster could help you prepare for an exam or remember other critical information. A new study in mice shows this link may be possible.

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Humans may be uniquely identified by the proteins in their hair

(PLOS) Unique protein markers in hair could be used alongside DNA profiling for human identification, according to a study published Sept. 7, 2016, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Glendon Parker from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA, and colleagues.

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Feeling they are part of a group increased preschoolers' interest, success in STEM

(University of Washington) A new study by University of Washington researchers found that preschoolers were more engaged and did better on STEM-related tasks when they felt they were part of a group, versus doing the tasks on their own.

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College educated more likely to use e-cigs to quit cigarette smoking

(Georgia State University) Users of both electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and cigarettes may be more intent on quitting tobacco, but that intention seems to drop off among less educated smokers, according to a study by Georgia State University researchers published in the journal Addictive Behaviors.

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Early-life language stimulation, skills may prevent childhood depression

(University of Missouri-Columbia) Researchers found that children who experience low levels of language learning stimulation beginning at three years of age are more likely to experience language delays by first grade and are three times more likely to develop depression by third grade.

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Is sufficient sleep the key to successful antidepressant response?

(University of Michigan Health System) Antidepressants are necessary for many with major depressive disorder, but response times and remission rates are a problem. University of Michigan researchers find sleep might play a part.

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Seeing the forest for the trees: World's largest reforestation program overlooks wildlife

(Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs) Princeton University-led research found that China's reforestation program, the world's largest, overwhelmingly leads to the planting of monoculture forests that fall short of restoring the biodiversity of native forests -- and can even harm existing wildlife. The researchers found, however, that multi-species forests could be planted without detracting from the economic benefits China's poor and rural citizens receive for replanting forests.

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13th century Maya codex, long shrouded in controversy, proves genuine

(Brown University) The Grolier Codex, an ancient document that is among the rarest books in the world, has been regarded with skepticism since it was reportedly unearthed by looters from a cave in Chiapas, Mexico, in the 1960s.But a meticulous new study of the codex has yielded a startling conclusion: The codex is both genuine and likely the most ancient of all surviving manuscripts from ancient America.

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Atomoxetine improves critical reading skills in children with dyslexia

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) A new study shows significant improvement in critical components of reading, including decoding and vocabulary, among children treated with atomoxetine compared to placebo. Atomoxetine treatment was also associated with significant reductions in symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with both dyslexia and ADHD or ADHD alone, as reported in the study published in Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.

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Strong social support is related to shorter stay in inpatient rehab after hospitalization

(University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston) A recent study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston showed that patients with strong social support from family and friends spend less time in an inpatient rehabilitation facility. 'Without the social support of family and friends, patients take longer to return home to the community. We believe that support from loved ones may lead to better recovery and better quality of life,' said lead author Zakkoyya Lewis.

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Transgender youth are as likely to become pregnant as other adolescents

(University of British Columbia) Sexually active transgender youth have pregnancy rates similar to their non-transgender peers -- dispelling the notion that trans youth are less at risk for pregnancy, according to new UBC research.

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13th century Maya codex, long shrouded in controversy, proves genuine

(Brown University) The Grolier Codex, an ancient document that is among the rarest books in the world, has been regarded with skepticism since it was reportedly unearthed by looters from a cave in Chiapas, Mexico, in the 1960s.But a meticulous new study of the codex has yielded a startling conclusion: The codex is both genuine and likely the most ancient of all surviving manuscripts from ancient America.

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Six new groups of molecules could be the key to delaying aging

(Concordia University) In a study recently published in Oncotarget, researchers from Concordia University and Idunn Technologies assess how six previously identified plant extracts can delay aging by affecting different signalling pathways that set the pace of growing old.

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Who loses when car prices are negotiated?

(University of Toronto) New research shows older consumers -- especially older women -- pay more for new cars.

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Antidepressant bone loss could be prevented with beta-blockers

(Columbia University Medical Center) The antidepressant fluoxetine causes bone loss by instructing the brain to send out signals that increase bone breakdown, but a beta-blocker can intercept the signals, a new study in mice has found.

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Smartphone hacks 3-D printer by measuring 'leaked' energy and acoustic waves

(University at Buffalo) University at Buffalo researchers illustrate how smartphones, due to their ubiquity and sophisticated gadgetry, can easily hack 3-D printers by measuring 'leaked' energy and acoustic waves that emanate from the printers. The work is eye-opening because it shows how anyone with a smartphone -- from a disgruntled employee to an industrial spy -- might steal intellectual property from an unsuspecting business.

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Testing backlogged sexual assault kits prevents future rapes and saves victims millions

(Case Western Reserve University) Testing backlogged sexual assault kits leads to the imprisonment of more rapists -- preventing future sexual assaults and saving would-be victims and communities millions of dollars, according to a new analysis by Case Western Reserve University.

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Introducing diversity in online language analysis

(University of Massachusetts at Amherst) For the past 30 years, computer science researchers have been teaching their machines to read standard English -- for example, by assigning back issues of the Wall Street Journal -- so computers can learn the English they need to run search engines like Google. But using only standard English has left out whole segments of society who use dialects and non-standard varieties of English, and the omission is increasingly problematic, say UMass Amherst researchers Brendan O'Connor and Lisa Green.

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Battle of the sexes? Not when negotiating with friends

(American Friends of Tel Aviv University) A new Tel Aviv University study on women in the workplace finds women are as savvy and exacting as their male counterparts when negotiating with or on behalf of friends.

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Mount Sinai researchers pinpoint when cocaine-addicted individuals are most vulnerable to relapse

(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) New research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai using electroencephalography, or EEG, indicates that adults addicted to cocaine may be increasingly vulnerable to relapse from day two to one month of abstinence and most vulnerable between one and six months. The findings, published online today in JAMA Psychiatry, suggest that the most intense periods of craving for illicit substances often coincide with patients' release from addiction treatment programs and facilities.

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Americans are more politically independent, more polarized than ever

(San Diego State University) As of 2014, nearly half (46 percent) of adult Americans identified as political independents, including 59 percent of Millennials ages 18 to 29. Both of those numbers are all-time highs.'Independent' doesn't necessarily translate into politically moderate, however. The researchers also found that political views have become more polarized in recent years, with twice as many adults in the 2010s describing themselves as either extremely liberal or conservative than adults in the early 1970s.

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National education reformers target local school boards

(Michigan State University) Local school board elections increasingly are becoming a national political battleground, as millions of dollars in campaign cash pours in from out-of-state donors in the name of education reform, indicates new research led by a Michigan State University scholar.

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LSU Health dentistry grant to help improve oral cancer survival

(Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center) Dr. Kitrina Cordell, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry, has been awarded a grant by the Academy of General Dentistry to develop a school-wide program to teach patients about self oral cancer screening. The majority of patients are not familiar with signs and symptoms associated with precancerous changes and oral cancers, and early detection saves lives.

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Has the Affordable Care Act accomplished its goals?

(Wiley) A new review of the published literature indicates that the Affordable Care Act has made significant progress in accomplishing two of its main goals -- decreasing the number of uninsured and improving access to care.

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Corporate social responsibility can backfire if employees don't think it's genuine

(Wiley) A new study looks at what happens when a company's employees view its efforts related to corporate social responsibility as substantive (perceived to be other-serving and genuinely aimed at supporting the common good) or symbolic (perceived as self-serving and performed primarily for reputation and to enhance profits).

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Brain peptide research may lead to promising new treatments for mental illnesses

(Wiley) Recent research points to the importance of a molecule called relaxin-3 in the brain, with effects on various processes and behaviors such as mood, stress, and cognition. Because these are often aberrant in mental illnesses, investigators are studying the potential of relaxin-3-based interventions to treat depression, anxiety, and other conditions.

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Emotionally invested parents give children a leg up in life

(Frontiers) Children with emotionally invested parents are more likely to be successful, a study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience shows.

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Leopoldina Annual Assembly

(Leopoldina) The Annual Assembly will also see Freiburg sinologist Lena Henningsen receive the Leopoldina Early Career Award 2016, which is worth €30,000 and funded by the Commerzbank Foundation. With the award, the Leopoldina recognises her outstanding research into present-day Chinese culture as well as her commitment to the field of intercultural dialogue and to promoting a differentiated image of China.

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Risk to small children from family dog often underestimated

(University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna) Dog bites suffered by young children are often inflicted by the family dog. Such incidents frequently occur despite the presence of an adult. A survey of dog owners conducted by researchers from the Institute of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare at Vetmeduni Vienna shows that people underestimate risky situations involving the family dog. The analysis of the survey was published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior.

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Future fisheries can expect $10 billion revenue loss due to climate change

(University of British Columbia) Global fisheries stand to lose approximately $10 billion of their annual revenue by 2050 if climate change continues unchecked, and countries that are most dependent on fisheries for food will be the hardest hit, finds new University of British Columbia research.

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Flying the flag for an airship revolution

(Inderscience Publishers) The rise of freight airships could go down like a lead balloon with traditional aircraft companies but could also represent a new high for Asian companies seeking to exploit new ways to reach world markets, according to research published in the International Journal of Aviation Management.

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Clinical trials and emerging radiation oncology research to be featured at ASTRO Annual Meeting

(American Society for Radiation Oncology) The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today the press program for its 58th Annual Meeting, which includes multiple reports from phase III clinical trials, researchers from leading institutions in the US and abroad, and examinations of a range of cancer types and patient populations.

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Novogene announces joint venture with AITbiotech to establish next-gen sequencing center in Singapore

(Novogene Corporation) Novogene Corporation Ltd, a leading global next-generation sequencing (NGS) services and genetics diagnostic company, announced today a joint venture with AITbiotech Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based NGS products and services company, to establish a high-throughput next-generation sequencing and R&D Centre in Singapore. The Singapore center, NovogeneAIT Genomics Singapore, will deliver NGS services using Illumina's latest HiSeq X Ten sequencing system.

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Earned income tax credit program is a boon for health

(Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health) A new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health reports that the Earned Income Tax Credit program is not only good for people's pocketbooks, but also for their health. Findings showed that the program is much more cost-effective than many health interventions and has the added benefit of reversing mortality trends among low-income Americans in some states that have been experiencing increases in mortality in recent years.

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Is 40 the new 50? Push for a new national local street speed

(Queensland University of Technology) Introducing a nationwide local street speed limit of 40km/h will save lives and create more livable communities, according to Queensland University of Technology researchers.

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White racism tied to fatal heart disease for blacks and whites

(University of California - Berkeley) Living in unabashedly racist communities can shorten the lives of both blacks and whites, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Science Policy Research Unit sets out to redefine innovation policy as it marks 50 years

(University of Sussex) A new international effort to develop and disseminate 'transformative innovation policy' around the world will be launched by the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex this week.

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New research supports hep C treatment for people who use drugs

(International Network for Hepatitis C in Substance Users) Global health experts are today are calling for the removal of restrictions preventing people who use drugs from accessing new hepatitis C cures. So long as these restrictions exist, the goal of disease elimination will remain out of reach, they say. They are gathered in Oslo for the 5th International Symposium on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users.

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More evidence that TV ads may influence kids' drinking

(Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs) The more advertising kids see for particular brands of alcohol, the more they consume of those brands, according to a new study.

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Throughout history humans have preferred their pigs to be black, suggests study

(University of Oxford) An international team of researchers studied the mitochondrial DNA and MC1R gene sequences in tissue samples collected from 57 modern feral Hawaiian pigs. They found a novel mutation in all the black-colored pigs which is different to the mutation in European and Asian domestic pigs with black coats. This finding suggests that for thousands of years, humans in different parts of the world have been independently selecting and breeding pigs for their black color.

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Healthcare corruption taken to task by technology, study shows

(University of Edinburgh) Mobile phone technology could help to beat bad practices in healthcare delivery, research led by the University of Edinburgh suggests.

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European standards to prevent repeat heart attacks launched today

(European Society of Cardiology) European standards to prevent repeat heart attacks are published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The standards were defined by the European Society of Cardiology.

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Largest review into twin pregnancies reveals ideal delivery time to prevent stillbirths

(Queen Mary University of London) Scientists at QMUL have analyzed the twin pregnancies of more than 30,000 women to identify the ideal delivery period in an attempt to reduce rates of stillbirth.

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Pushing a parasite from land to sea

(University of California - Davis) Higher levels of rainfall and coastal development increase the risk of disease-causing organisms flowing to the ocean, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study advances earlier work by tracking the parasite T. gondii to see how human-driven land-use change and rainfall might be impacting pathogen movement from land to sea.

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TSRI scientists reverse alcohol dependence in animal models

(Scripps Research Institute) There may be a way to switch off the urge for compulsive drinking, according to a new study in animal models led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute.

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Genetically modified humans? CRISPR/Cas 9 explained (video)

(American Chemical Society) Thanks to a new, cheap and accurate DNA-editing technique called CRISPR-Cas9, targeted genetic modification in humans is no longer just the realm of science fiction. Both the British and U.S. governments recently gave scientists the thumbs-up to edit DNA in human embryos and adults using CRISPR. In the latest Reactions episode, we explain how CRISPR works, how it is being used today and what the future might bring for this landmark technology: https://youtu.be/5gQGWJraptU.

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UTA mathematicians to improve curricula for future high school mathematics teachers

(University of Texas at Arlington) Mathematicians at The University of Texas at Arlington are conducting research to refine and supplement curriculum materials used in college mathematics courses designed for students who plan to become high school math teachers.The project specifically aims to enhance materials currently used in UTeach Arlington, UTA's version of the highly successful science and mathematics secondary teacher preparation program which has been replicated at 43 universities across the United States.

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New article-level metric measures the influence of scientific research

(PLOS) A group from the National Institute of Health's Office of Portfolio Analysis has developed a new metric, known as the Relative Citation Ratio, which will allow researchers and funders to quantify and compare the influence of a scientific article. In a Meta-Research Article publishing Sept. 6 in the open access journal, PLOS Biology, George Santangelo and colleagues describe RCR, which measures a scientific publication's influence in a way that is article-level and field-independent.

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Research examines global security and surveillance technologies

(University of Colorado Denver) As governments around the world scramble to better respond to security threats, they are increasingly monitoring everyday things used to commit crime, like cell phones and automobiles. This novel approach to fighting crime forms the backdrop of recent research published by Keith Guzik, a sociologist at the University of Colorado Denver.

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NFL players' careers most affected by surgery to patellar tendon, Achilles tendon and ACL

(Northwestern Memorial HealthCare) First comprehensive injury database that compares return-to-play rate and performance-based outcomes in NFL players who had orthopaedic surgeryNearly 80 percent of the 559 players included in the database returned to play after surgerySurgery for tendon injuries results in worse career trajectory than with other surgeriesUnderstanding performance outcomes may lead to alterations in training regimens and help guide postoperative expectations for an athlete's career

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Greater efforts are needed to eliminate female genital mutilation

(Wiley) The World Health Organization reports that more than 200 million girls and women currently have been subjected to female genital mutilation/cutting worldwide, and three million girls continue to be at risk each year. A new review details how the practice affects individuals physically and psychologically, noting that such traditions that dehumanize and injure are human rights violations.

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Champalimaud Vision Award recognizes findings in the relationship between the brain and the eyes

(JLM&A, SA ) The award, the world's largest in the area of vision, worth €1 million, recognizes research essential to increasing our understanding of the relationship between what we see and what happens in the brain. John Flanagan, Christine Holt, Carol Mason and Carla Shatz are the winners.The award recognizes research that opens up the potential development of new therapies to combat vision disorders.

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Trauma and shopping

(Cornell Food & Brand Lab) Traumatic events have lasting influence on what products people desire and purchase. When rebuilding and restocking an area that has been affected by conflict or natural disaster, what traumatized individuals value most is what is most practical and quick -- even 50 years after the traumatic incident. A new study published in Frontiers of Psychology found strong consumer trends among those who experienced traumatic events that offer insights into what store owners and aid providers can stock to meet the needs of trauma-altered shoppers.

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Electric fans may exacerbate heat issues for seniors, study finds

(UT Southwestern Medical Center) Using electric fans to relieve high levels of heat and humidity may, surprisingly, have the opposite effect for seniors, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center heart specialists suggests.

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Screening for suicidal thoughts and behaviors declines with patient age

(Wiley) In a recent analysis of patient charts from eight different emergency departments, documented screening for self-harm, suicide ideation, or suicide attempts declined with age, from approximately 81 percent in younger age groups to a low of 68 percent among those aged greater than or equal to 85 years.

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Cyber Security Survey reveals darknet use higher among 18-24 year olds

(University of Kent) The survey, now in its third year, also revealed that at least 4 percent of British adults have been victims of ransomware, where their computer has had malware installed, which encrypts their data and then faced demands for a payment to restore it back to normal. Of those polled, 26 percent paid the ransom -- though even after they complied with the criminals' demands, 35 percent of them never recovered their data.

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Canada needs a national suicide prevention strategy

(Canadian Medical Association Journal) Canada needs a national suicide prevention strategy, and it should be included in the 2017 federal budget, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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How that 'old book smell' could save priceless artifacts (video)

(American Chemical Society) Researchers are using a similar method to sniff out the breakdown of art and artifacts. By tracking the chemicals in 'old book smells' and other musuem odors, conservators can react quickly to preserve priceless art and artifacts at the first signs of degradation. In this Speaking of Chemistry, Sarah Everts explains how cultural-heritage science uses the chemistry of odors to save books, vintage jewelry, and even early Legos. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/UYvaqwXANwg.

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Wits University scientists predict the existence of a new boson

(University of the Witwatersrand) Using data from a series of experiments that led to the discovery and first exploration of the Higgs boson at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in 2012, scientists at the High Energy Physics Group of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg predict the existence of a new boson that might aid in the understanding of dark matter in the universe.

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YouTube videos promote positive associations with alcohol use

(Springer) 'F**k it! Let's get to drinking -- poison our livers!' According to researchers at the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, lyrics such as these in YouTube music videos may harmfully influence adolescents in Britain. Their study is published in Springer's International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

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Genetics of African KhoeSan populations maps to Kalahari Desert geography

(Genetics Society of America) Geography and ecology are key factors that have influenced the genetic makeup of human groups in southern Africa, according to new research discussed in the journal GENETICS, a publication of the Genetics Society of America. By investigating the ancestries of twenty-two KhoeSan groups, including new samples from the Nama and the ≠Khomani, researchers conclude that the genetic clustering of southern African populations is closely tied to the ecogeography of the Kalahari Desert region.

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MRIs in first trimester of pregnancy not associated with increased risk to fetus: Study

(St. Michael's Hospital) Performing an MRI on a woman in the early part of pregnancy does not increase the risk of her baby being stillborn, dying soon after birth or having a birth defect, a new study suggests. Nor do the children have a higher risk of vision loss, hearing loss or cancer in their first four years.

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Genetics of African KhoeSan populations maps to Kalahari Desert geography

(Genetics Society of America) Geography and ecology are key factors that have influenced the genetic makeup of human groups in southern Africa, according to new research discussed in the journal GENETICS, a publication of the Genetics Society of America. By investigating the ancestries of twenty-two KhoeSan groups, including new samples from the Nama and the ≠Khomani, researchers conclude that the genetic clustering of southern African populations is closely tied to the ecogeography of the Kalahari Desert region.

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New $9.7 million grant to advance research on theory of aging

(Brown University) A new multi-university research effort led by Brown University will seek to determine whether rogue elements of DNA promote or even cause aging and whether interventions against them could help people live longer and more healthfully.

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Harvard conference: Emerging technologies and global development

(Terry Collins Assoc) This conference aims to examine emerging technologies that could address global grand challenges, review their disruptive characteristics, identify potential sources of social concern, and outline business models and public policies on how to address those concerns. The conference builds on the findings of the newly published book, Innovation and Its Enemies: Why People Resist New Technologies (Oxford University Press, 2016).

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Multi-million pound research project to examine the resilience of the UK pig industry

(University of Lincoln) More than £2 million has been awarded to scientists at the University of Lincoln, UK, to lead the most comprehensive study of the British pig industry ever conducted.

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New study suggests women do ask for pay rises but don't get them

(University of Warwick) New research from the Cass Business School, the University of Warwick and the University of Wisconsin shows that women ask for wage rises just as often as men, but men are 25 percent more likely to get a raise when they ask.

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Butterflies: Agonistic display or courtship behavior?

(Springer) A study shows that contests of butterflies occur only as erroneous courtships between sexually active males that are unable to distinguish the sex of the other butterflies. These findings by Tsuyoshi Takeuchi from Osaka Prefecture University in Japan were highlighted in a review article in the Journal of Ethology, the official journal of the Japan Ethological Society, published by Springer.

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An exceptional palaeontological site going back 100,000 years is unearthed in Arrasate

(University of the Basque Country ) A multidisciplinary UPV/EHU team made up of researchers from the Department of Geography, Prehistory and Archaeology and from the Department of Stratigraphy and Palaeontology has presented the discovery of the new Artazu VII site located in the Kobate Quarry in Arrasate.

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Twin study helps unravel the genetic blueprint of the human brain

(University of New South Wales) Researchers have found a strong genetic contribution to almost all cortical and subcortical brain structures, and have identified three clusters of genetically related structures. The research paves the way for a genetic blueprint of the human brain and better understanding of normal brain development, cognitive functioning and age-related diseases.

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Gamblers more prone to violent behavior

(University of Lincoln) Men who gamble are more likely to act violently towards others, with the most addicted gamblers the most prone to serious violence. A new study published in the journal Addiction found that gambling in any capacity -- pathological, problem, or so-called casual gambling -- related to significantly increased risk of violence, including domestic abuse.

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Young people exposed to vaping ads less likely to think occasional smoking bad for health

(University of Cambridge) Exposure to advertisements for e-cigarettes may decrease the perceived health risks of occasional tobacco smoking, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge, prompting concern that this may lead more young people to experiment with smoking.

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New handbook by Singapore scholars on emerging terrorist threats

(Nanyang Technological University) The terrorism threat to the Asia Pacific region is serious, imminent and on a growth trajectory, say scholars from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) in the latest book titled Handbook of Terrorism in the Asia-Pacific.

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High utility bills trigger anxiety and depression in low-income households

(Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health) A researcher at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health studied a hidden source of hardship: energy insecurity, the inability to adequately meet basic household energy needs, and its adverse environmental, health, and social consequences. The study provides real-world examples of three dimensions of energy insecurity: economic, physical, and behavioral; it's one of the first to examine how household utilities, which account for a large share of living expenses, are a critical measurement of material hardship.

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African fishers undertake highly risky expeditions to make a living

(University of Exeter) Fishers in Central Africa often cover hundreds of miles in very basic boats without engines searching for food to feed their families and make a living, a new study shows.

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Friends help friends on Facebook feel better

(Carnegie Mellon University) Personal interactions on Facebook can have a major impact on a person's feelings of well-being and satisfaction with life just as much as getting married or having a baby, a new study by Carnegie Mellon University and Facebook researchers shows. What really makes people feel good is when those they know and care about write personalized posts or comments.

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Is sex in later years good for your health?

(Michigan State University) Having sex frequently -- and enjoying it -- puts older men at higher risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. For older women, however, good sex may actually lower the risk of hypertension.

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A new angle on anxiety

(Boston Children's Hospital) Clinical anxiety affects up to 30 percent of Americans who are in great need of better treatments with fewer side effects. A study from Boston Children's Hospital, published Sept. 6 by the journal Molecular Psychiatry, finds that certain neurons in the hypothalamus play a central, previously unknown role in triggering anxiety.

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Deaths from ovarian cancer decline worldwide due to oral contraceptive use

(European Society for Medical Oncology) Deaths from ovarian cancer fell worldwide between 2002 and 2012 and are predicted to continue to decline in the USA, European Union and, though to a smaller degree, in Japan by 2020, according to new research published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology. The main reason is the use of oral contraceptives and the long-term protection against ovarian cancer that they provide.

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Heavy burden of EHRs could contribute to physician burnout

(American College of Physicians) For every hour physicians provide direct clinical face time to patients, nearly two additional hours is spent on electronic health records (EHRs) and other clerical work within the clinic day.

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From DNA to disease, study describes rare, new brain disorder

(Brown University) In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of scientists shows how mutations in the gene GPT2 lead to a rare developmental and potentially degenerative brain disease.

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Good microcirculation indicates increased lifespan

(sphingotec GmbH) In the CIAO (Cilento Intitiative on Aging Outcome) pilot study, on some of the oldest people of the world, researchers discovered that the perfusion of organs and muscles of the centenarians was as efficient as that in people who were 30 years younger. The CIAO study results suggest that low blood levels of the peptide hormone Adrenomedullin are an indicator for good microcirculation and longevity.

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Cardioprotective drug helps prevent long-term heart damage in children receiving chemotherapy

(Wiley) A potent chemotherapy drug can be life saving for children with cancer, but a new review highlights how it can have long-lasting negative effects on the heart. The review, which is published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, also indicates that this chemotherapy-related heart damage may be prevented by a cardioprotective drug.

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Experts warn booming seaweed industry

(Terry Collins Assoc) UN University's Institute for Water, Environment and Health, and the Scottish Association for Marine Science, today publish policy advice to the multi-billion dollar seaweed farming industry, warning that the rapidly growing industry could easily and needlessly drop into pitfalls previously experienced in both agriculture and fish farming.Seaweed farms now produce more than 25 million metric tonnes annually valued at US$6.4 billion (2014), exceeding the value of world lemon and lime crops.

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Personnel selection, training could mitigate effects of cognitive lock-up in automation operators

(Human Factors and Ergonomics Society) A paper published online in Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society describes a correlation between an operator's working memory and ability to sustain attention and a phenomenon known as cognitive lock-up, when an individual focuses longer on an initial failure event than on subsequent failures.

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HFES Annual Meeting presentations to focus on human factors in cyber security

(Human Factors and Ergonomics Society) The more data that goes mobile, the greater is exposure to vulnerabilities, requiring a deeper understanding of human factors so that cyber security systems and processes can be improved.

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Discovery offers hope for new Crohn's disease treatment

(University of British Columbia) Scientists at the University of British Columbia have made a discovery that could potentially lead to treatments for a debilitating complication of Crohn's disease.

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Turn down the volume

(International Union for Conservation of Nature) A guide launched today by IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, outlines best practices to ensure environmentally responsible seismic surveys and other forms of undersea mapping, with the aim of minimizing negative impacts of loud associated noise on marine life.

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Rural Nepal: Despite evidence that hospital births are safer, poverty keeps women home

(Boston University Medical Center) Encouraging hospital births are an important component of reducing maternal mortality in low-resource settings. Now, new research shows certain factors, including age and income, determine whether women living in rural Nepal have home births or hospital deliveries.

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Babies chew on subtle social, cultural cues at mealtime

(Cornell University) At the dinner table, babies do a lot more than play with their sippy cups, new research suggests.

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EEG recordings prove learning foreign languages can sharpen our minds

(National Research University Higher School of Economics) Scientists say the more foreign languages we learn, the more effectively our brain reacts and processes the data accumulated in the course of learning.

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Osteoporosis: Antibody crystallized

(University of Würzburg) Inhibiting a protein called Sclerostin could probably help treating the bone-loss disease osteoporosis. New findings at the University of Würzburg could stimulate this research.

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Parametric analysis on collapse-resistance performance of reinforced-concrete frame with specially shaped columns under loss of a corner column

(Bentham Science Publishers) The finite element analysis on the static test of a reinforced concrete frame with specially shaped columns in the event of one corner column removal was conducted and verified accurately enough to further perform parametric analysis.

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Large investment into brain research at Umeå University

(Umea University) Dr. Anna Rieckmann at Umeå University in Sweden has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant by the European Research Council. The awarded €1.5 million will allow her to spend five years researching the neural basis of cognitive functions.

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Insilico Medicine to co-organize and present new research data at the Aging Forum at BLSW

(InSilico Medicine, Inc.) Insilico Medicine, Inc, one of the leading companies applying latest advances in artificial intelligence to drug discovery, biomarker development and aging research is co-organizing the 3rd International Practical Applications for Aging Research Forum at the Basel Life Science Week in Basel, Switzerland, Sept. 21-22.

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Encouraging decrease in certain antibiotic resistance levels of gonococci across Europe

(European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) ) In 2014, the susceptibility of gonococci to two of the recommended antibiotics for gonorrhoea treatment has shown signs of improvement, according to results from the European Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme. At the same time, a significant increase in resistance to another antibiotic agent that is part of the suggested dual therapy of gonorrhea was observed.

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Latest findings from human factors research on automation in vehicles to be presented

(Human Factors and Ergonomics Society) Many human factors experts -- some of whom will attend the HFES 2016 Annual Meeting -- are studying effects of automation in vehicles to help ensure the safe application of technology for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and infrastructure.

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Patient care can improve with technology in nursing homes

(University of Missouri-Columbia) Research from the University of Missouri shows increases in IT sophistication can lead to potential improvements in health care quality measures.

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Politics affect views on healthcare quality -- but not on personal experience with care

(Wolters Kluwer Health) What do you think about the quality of healthcare in the United States? Your opinion may depend on your politics, with Democrats perceiving more problems in the healthcare system compared to Republicans, reports a study in the Journal for Healthcare Quality. The peer-reviewed journal of the National Association for Healthcare Quality, JHQ is published by Wolters Kluwer.

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Criminologists detail the personal and professional costs of using confidential informants

(Georgia State University) Interviews with law enforcement officers who work with confidential drug informants reveal that the practice, while aiding in investigations and arrests, can also extract huge personal, professional and organizational costs, according to research published in a new book this month.

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