Wayne State receives NIH award to study genetic factors that impact benefit of exercise

(Wayne State University - Office of the Vice President for Research) A team of researchers led by Robert Wessells, Ph.D., assistant professor of physiology in the School of Medicine at Wayne State University, has received a two-year, $423,500 grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health for the project, 'Octopamine mediates benefits of endurance exercise in Drosophila.'

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In urban Baltimore, poor neighborhoods have more mosquitoes

(Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies) A new study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology reports that in Baltimore, Maryland, neighborhoods with high levels of residential abandonment are hotspots for tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus). This environmental injustice may leave low-income urban residents more vulnerable to mosquito-borne disease.

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UTA 2017 interdisciplinary research grants focus on cancer, drug testing, helping youth

(University of Texas at Arlington) The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded three new seed grants for interdisciplinary research projects that propose new ways to treat skin cancer, provide a new technique for more rapid and cost-effective evaluation of chemotherapy drugs, and to develop innovative programs to reduce the mental health risks of homeless youth.

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Uniting lost voices

(Arizona State University) Bioarchaeology is a young but quickly growing field that studies how people from the past lived and died. However, it faces a problem: there are many different approaches to and even definitions of bioarchaeological research, making it difficult to share findings across disciplines, organizations and geographic borders. Bioarchaeology International is a new, first-of-its-kind journal specifically dedicated to bioarchaeological research. Its goal is to help unify perspectives by providing a space for peer-reviewed articles and encouraging global discussion.

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Uniting lost voices

(Arizona State University) Bioarchaeology is a young but quickly growing field that studies how people from the past lived and died. However, it faces a problem: there are many different approaches to and even definitions of bioarchaeological research, making it difficult to share findings across disciplines, organizations and geographic borders. Bioarchaeology International is a new, first-of-its-kind journal specifically dedicated to bioarchaeological research. Its goal is to help unify perspectives by providing a space for peer-reviewed articles and encouraging global discussion.

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Power to the people

(University of California - Santa Barbara) The first rule of advocating for climate change-related legislation is: You do not talk about 'climate change.' The term has become so polarizing that its mere mention can cause reasonable people to draw seemingly immutable lines in the political sand.

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Picture overload hinders children's word learning from storybooks

(University of Sussex) While publishers look to produce ever more colourful and exciting texts to entice buyers, University of Sussex psychologists have shown that having more than one illustration per page results in poorer word learning among pre-schoolers.

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No pain, no gain?

(University of Freiburg) A study shows that people find sport less strenuous if they believe it's doing them good.

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Educational summit for peace in Jerusalem answers Pope Francis' call for culture of youth encounter

(The Hebrew University of Jerusalem) From July 2-5, 2017, an unprecedented gathering of educators, religious leaders and students from around the world will take place in Jerusalem, in a summit co-organized by the Pontifical Scholas Occurrentes and the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace, at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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Japanese children learn to write through rhythm

(Kobe University) How do we learn to write? A Japanese study looked at the development of writing skills in Japanese first-grade students, and revealed aspects of handwriting development that have been largely neglected in research carried out in Latin alphabet communities.

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Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome: System to help patients communicate

(Bielefeld University) A new device is meant to help people with severe brain damage to communicate with others. The NeuroCommTrainer is supposed to understand brain signals, and enable the patient to respond with a 'yes' or a 'no' using electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements. Best of all, the system helps train patients to control their brain activity in a targeted way. The NeuroCommTrainer project has now begun and is funded with €1.87 million.

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Human activities worsen air quality in Dunhuang, a desert basin in China

(Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences) Due to the increasing contribution of human activities, air quality has become worse in the most recent decade over the Dunhuang area, and the main reason is a shift to a mixture of coarse and fine particles, having previously been due to dust aerosol alone.

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A new way out of the cycle of rejection

(Society for Consumer Psychology) People who are feeling rejected or isolated are more likely to engage in healthy activities if they see messages that appeal to emotion rather than rationality.

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Most reproductive-age women using opioids also use another substance

(University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences) The majority of reproductive-age and pregnant women who use opioids for non-medical purposes also use at least one other substance, ranging from nicotine or alcohol to cocaine, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health analysis. It was the first to look at use of multiple substances in a nationally representative group of US women age 18 to 44.

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Rare, exceptionally preserved fossil reveals lifestyle of ancient armor-plated reptile

(University of Oxford) An exceptionally preserved fossil from the Alps in eastern Switzerland has revealed the best look so far at an armored reptile from the Middle Triassic named Eusaurosphargis dalsassoi. The fossil is extremely rare in that it contains the animal's complete skeleton, giving an Anglo-Swiss research team a very clear idea of its detailed anatomy and probable lifestyle for the first time, according to a paper published in Scientific Reports today.

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Older Americans don't get -- or seek -- enough help from doctors & pharmacists on drug costs

(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) The majority of Americans over age 50 take two or more prescription medicines to prevent or treat health problems, and many of them say the cost weighs on their budget, a new poll finds. But many older adults aren't getting -- or asking for -- as much help as they could from their doctors and pharmacists to find lower-cost options, the data reveal. This suggests an opportunity for clinicians and patients to talk more about drug costs.

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State revenue declines lead to cuts in children's Medicaid benefits, education spending

(Rice University) State spending cuts during economic downturns fall more heavily on children than the elderly, according to new research by experts at Rice University. Their findings are published in the National Tax Journal and analyze implications for policymakers.

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ACP Applauds House for Passage of Multifaceted Approach to Medical Liability Reform

(American College of Physicians) The American College of Physicians (ACP) applauds the House of Representatives for its passage of a multifaceted approach to medical-liability reform, the "Protecting Access to Care Act" (H.R. 1215), yesterday.

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Internists make recommendations at meeting with HHS Secretary

(American College of Physicians) The American College of Physicians (ACP) today told a meeting convened by Health and Human Services (HHS) Department Secretary Tom Price that it has long identified reducing excessive administrative tasks as an important objective. The purpose of the meeting was to evaluate the impact of government requirements on the clinician-patient relationship.

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Acoustic scientist sounds off about the location of cave paintings

(Acoustical Society of America) One popular theory about the Paleolithic cave paintings proposes that sites were chosen based on the acoustics in the caves. The originators of the theory reported a causal connection between the 'points of resonance' in three French caves and the position of Paleolithic cave paintings. David Lubman, an acoustic scientist and fellow of ASA, will share some of the insights from his research during Acoustics '17 Boston, held June 25-29, in Boston, Mass.

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Discovering the early age immune response in foals

(Cornell University) Researchers at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered a new method to measure tiny amounts of antibodies in foals, a finding described in the May 16 issue of PLOS ONE. The methodology will help understand how fast a foal starts producing its own antibodies, which in turn will help optimize recommendations for young horse vaccination schedules, said Dr. Julia Felippe, associate professor of large animal medicine, and research associate Rebecca Tallmadge.

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Car seat laws for older kids have limited impact

(Ohio State University) Laws that require increasingly older kids to sit in car safety seats appear to have limited impact, new research has found.

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Controlling a single brain chemical may help expand window for learning language and music

(St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have discovered that curtailing activity of the neuromodulator adenosine extends the critical period of auditory learning in mice and offers promising results for humans.

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Ancient viral 'fossils' reveal evolutionary mechanisms

(Hokkaido University) Studying DNA fragments left by ancient viruses in their host's genome has shown even non-autonomous viruses could prosper by helping each other.

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Researchers find link between food allergies and childhood anxiety

(Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health) Researchers studied the link between food allergy and childhood anxiety and depression among a sample of predominantly low socioeconomic status minority children and found that children with a food allergy had a significantly higher prevalence of childhood anxiety. Food allergies were not associated with symptoms of childhood depression or with symptoms of anxiety or depression among their caregivers.

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People lived in chilly Andean highlands year-round over 7,000 years ago

(University of California - Davis) UC Davis study confirms that intrepid hunter-gatherers -- women, men, and children -- called the Andean highlands home over 7,000 years ago. The team of archaeologists and geochemists marshaled five lines of scientific evidence to arrive at this conclusion.

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Research suggests association between gut bacteria and emotion

(University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) Researchers have identified gut microbiota that interact with brain regions associated with mood and behavior. This may be the first time that behavioral and neurobiological differences associated with microbial composition in healthy humans have been identified.

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Genetic evidence from the South Caucasus region shows surprising long-term stability

(Cell Press) The South Caucasus -- home to the countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan -- geographically links Europe and the Near East. The area has served for millennia as a major crossroads for human migration, with strong archaeological evidence for big cultural shifts over time. And yet, surprisingly, ancient mitochondrial DNA evidence reported in Current Biology on June 29 finds no evidence of any upheaval over the last 8,000 years.

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Penn collaboration produces surprising insights into the properties of butterfly wings

(University of Pennsylvania) A collaboration between biologists and materials scientists at the University of Pennsylvania is yielding new insights into the wings of the "skipper butterfly" in the Costa Rican rainforest. What they learn could lead to technological advancements in systems ranging from power-efficient computer displays to sensors to energy efficient buildings, windows and vehicles.

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Variation at a central metabolic gene influences male fruit fly lifespan

(North Carolina State University) The overexpression of an important gene that regulates energy metabolism can cause a severe shortening of lifespan in male fruit flies but has only a small negative effect on lifespans of female fruit flies, according to new research from North Carolina State University.

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Baycrest and CMHA partner to evaluate caregiver mental health program

(Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care) Baycrest Health Sciences has teamed up with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario to assess the country's first multilingual, group program centered on evidence-based, talk therapy principles for older adult caregivers.

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OSC data processing helps uncover the impact of loan forgiveness programs

(Ohio Supercomputer Center) Most of us have been affected by the burden of student debt. In 2007, Congress created programs that would forgive and reduce student loans if certain criteria were met. Hongyu Chen, graduate assistant in the Department of Economics at OSU, ran data simulations on OSC's Oakley Cluster to discover what the impact of these programs might be. The results are impressive and have the potential to impact future legislation.

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Immersive journalism in a post-truth world

(Frontiers) Immersive journalism allows viewers to have an intensely subjective experience of an objective situation. It promises new ways of heightening interest in and empathy for news stories, but it also runs the risk of aligning with a post-truth politics centering around subjectivism and relativism. Many challenges remain, chiefly with regards to the technological and ethical aspects of turning an external viewer/reader into an immersed and active participant.

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Understanding the epidemiology of sarcopenia throughout the lifecourse

(International Osteoporosis Foundation) Recent definitions of sarcopenia have integrated information on muscle mass, strength, and physical function. A new systematic review by researchers at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, has now evaluated the epidemiology of these three distinct physiological components affected by the disorder.

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Depression linked to physical health decline in cancer caregivers

(American Cancer Society) A new report finds that symptoms of depression are the only significant predictor of caregivers' physical health decline.

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The Statue of Liberty's true colors (video)

(American Chemical Society) The Statue of Liberty is an iconic blue-green symbol of freedom. But did you know she wasn't always that color? When France gifted Lady Liberty to the US, she was a 305-foot statue with reddish-brown copper skin. See how this statue transitioned from penny red to chocolate brown to glorious liberty green in this Reactions video, just in time for Independence Day: https://youtu.be/_ZSLrXtg1-o.

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Ryanair random seat allocation is not so random says Oxford University expert

(University of Oxford) Passengers have more chance of winning the National Lottery jackpot than being allocated middle seats at random on a Ryanair flight, according to new Oxford University analysis.

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Africa's demographic dividend

(Springer) Africa will dominate global population dynamics in the 21st century. While public attention is focused on Asia as a fast-growing and prospering market with currently 4.5 billion inhabitants, today's one billion sub-Saharan Africans have significantly outpaced Asia in terms of population growth. The book Africa's Population: In Search of a Demographic Dividend, edited by Hans Groth and John F. May, analyses how Africa can accelerate its economic growth by benefiting from its changing population structure.

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New study examines effectiveness of labor induction in India

(University of Liverpool) Researchers from the University of Liverpool with colleagues from Gynuity Health Care in New York and the Government Medial College, Nagpur, India, have published a major study of two different types of labour induction methods in The Lancet.

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Social status of listener alters our voice

(University of Stirling) People tend to change the pitch of their voice depending on who they are talking to, and how dominant they feel, a study by the University of Stirling has found.

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'The Dirty of Loudness' HKU student wins international GIS award

(The University of Hong Kong) Mr Kenneth Wong Kiu-ho, a Year 4 Bachelor of Arts student in the Urban Studies programme at the University of Hong Kong (HK), has won the Esri Young Scholars Award (YSA) 2017 for his entry 'The Dirty of Loudness - Investigation on Traffic Noise Pollution to Residents in Western District'.

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University of Surrey's research reveals secrets of success of tourism entrepreneurs

(University of Surrey) University of Surrey research into innovative entrepreneurs starting to work in tourism has found, in some of the first analysis undertaken, how they have to use initiative and hard work -- and often work for nothing -- to overcome the barriers in setting up their innovation.

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Eyewitness identification study earns top award at Policing Journal

(Sam Houston State University) A study conducted by Sam Houston State University (SHSU) researchers on eyewitness identification procedures used by the Robbery Division at the Houston Police Department received the 2017 Award of Excellence from Emerald Publishing.

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Serious pain afflicts a third of nursing home residents in last 6 months of life

(University of British Columbia) Many nursing home residents have a fairly pain-free experience until the end of life, but at least a third suffer persistent, significant pain during their last six months, according to a new study from the University of Manitoba, University of British Columbia and University of Alberta that could have implications for end-of-life care in Canada.

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Banned chemicals pass through umbilical cord from mother to baby, research finds

(Indiana University) Trace amounts of flame retardants, banned in the US for more than a decade, are still being passed through umbilical cord blood from mothers to their babies, according to new Indiana University research. The chemicals are linked to health concerns including hormone disruption and low birth weight.

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Bullying and bias can cost schools millions in lost funding

(University of Texas at Austin) When children avoid school to avoid bullying, many states can lose tens of millions of dollars in lost funding, and California alone loses an estimated $276 million each year because children feel unsafe. New research from The University of Texas at Austin published in School Psychology Quarterly highlights the hidden cost to communities in states that use daily attendance numbers to calculate public school funding.

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University of Leicester develops pioneering X-ray technique to analyze ancient artifacts

(University of Leicester) Leicester leads an international team to develop new method for conducting materials analysis on historical objects.

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New research identifies key mechanism behind some deafness

(University of Maryland School of Medicine) Although the basic outlines of human hearing have been known for years -- sensory cells in the inner ear turn sound waves into the electrical signals that the brain understands as sound -- the molecular details have remained elusive. New research has identified a crucial protein in this translation process.

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CRT's discovery laboratories extends alliance with Merck to develop new cancer drugs

(Cancer Research UK) CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY (CRT) has signed a further deal with Merck, a leading science and technology company, to discover new cancer drugs targeting the Hippo pathway, today (Thursday).

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Allina Health LifeCourse to be featured at IAGG 2017

(Allina Health ) The International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2017 World Congress in July in San Francisco is expected to draw 6,000 professionals from around the world who are concerned with aging. Allina Health researchers will present a three-part symposium and four studies based on LifeCourse, a late life care model featuring layperson care guides.

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NSF-funded researchers demonstrate advanced network applications.

(National Science Foundation) The National Science Foundation (NSF) has long been a leader in supporting research that has formed the basis for smart and connected communities, pushing sensor and networking capabilities beyond today's Internet of Things (IoT) to next-generation technologies able to revolutionize our lives in smart communities across the nation.

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How family and friends influence breast cancer treatment decisions

(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) When a woman walks into the oncologist's office, she's usually not alone. In fact, a new study finds that half of women have at least three people standing behind them, sitting next to them or waiting at home to help.

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Decrease in lead exposure in early childhood significantly responsible for drop in crime rate

(Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs) Kids exposed to lead as young children are more likely to be suspended or incarcerated during their school years.

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UA researcher paves way for promising treatment for hot flashes

(University of Arizona) Fifteen years ago, Dr. Naomi Rance was at work when she experienced her first hot flash. Rance, a physician and researcher at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, took note. As it turns out, her basic scientific research on estrogen's involvement with hot flashes may lead to a promising treatment for them.

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3,000-year-old textiles are earliest evidence of chemical dyeing in the Levant

(American Friends of Tel Aviv University) Tel Aviv University archaeologists have revealed that cloth samples found in the Israeli desert present the earliest evidence of plant-based textile dyeing in the region. They are estimated to date from the 13th-10th centuries BCE, the era of David and Solomon.

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Adolescent obesity linked to early mortality from cardiovascular diseases

(The Endocrine Society) While there is solid evidence that adolescent overweight and obesity are associated with coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke, less is known about the association between body mass index (BMI) and rarer cardiovascular diseases.

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In Turkey, carved skulls provide the first evidence of a neolithic 'skull cult'

(American Association for the Advancement of Science) Three carved skull fragments uncovered at a Neolithic dig site in Turkey feature modifications not seen before among human remains of the time, researchers say. Thus, these modified skull fragments could point to a new 'skull cult' -- or ritual group -- from the Neolithic period. Throughout history, people have valued skulls for different reasons, from ancestor worship to the belief that.

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Riggs research psychologist named Robert S. Wallerstein Fellow in Psychoanalytic Research

(Austen Riggs Center) Austen Riggs research psychologist Katie Lewis, PhD, named Robert S. Wallerstein Fellow in Psychoanalytic Research.

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Can antipoverty programs work globally? J-PAL offers user's guide

(Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Leaders of MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), one of world's foremost centers for antipoverty research, have developed their own formal framework for thinking about this vexing question, over the last several years. Now, in a new article, two J-PAL directors have unveiled the lab's approach.

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Research group focuses on economics of transportation needs for rural elderly

(Texas A&M AgriLife Communications) A multidisciplinary team of researchers is examining economic issues associated with providing transportation for the rural elderly and other socially disadvantaged populations.The aging baby boomer population is increasing the importance of mobility issues, including transportation, to society, the researchers said, also noting studies are needed to examine potential alternatives to increase the mobility of the elderly including both private and public alternatives.

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Improving Chinese air pollution leads to business opportunities

(American Chemical Society) China's trouble with smog and air pollution is well known, but air quality is beginning to improve as Chinese authorities start to tackle the problem. According to a story in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, their efforts have made China a major market for those in the business of abating and measuring air pollution.

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Tweaking muscle metabolism prevents obesity and diabetes in mice

(University of Iowa Health Care) Mildly stressing muscle metabolism boosts levels of a beneficial hormone that prevents obesity and diabetes in mice, according to a new University of Iowa study. The findings, published in the EMBO Journal, show that triggering ER stress in mouse muscle cells causes them to produce and secrete significant amounts of the anti-diabetic hormone fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF21), which then has widespread beneficial effects on whole-body metabolism.

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Analysis of Neanderthal teeth grooves uncovers evidence of prehistoric dentistry

(University of Kansas) A discovery of multiple toothpick grooves on teeth and signs of other manipulations by a Neanderthal of 130,000 years ago are evidence of a kind of prehistoric dentistry, according to a new study led by a University of Kansas researcher.

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Real-time vapor analysis could improve training of explosive-detecting dogs

(American Chemical Society) With a sense of smell much greater than humans, dogs are considered the gold standard for explosive detection in many situations. But that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. In a study appearing in the ACS' journal Analytical Chemistry, scientists report on a new, more rigorous approach to training dogs and their handlers based on real-time analysis of what canines actually smell when they are exposed to explosive materials.

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The value of nature

(University of California - Santa Barbara) Money may not grow on trees, but trees themselves and all that they provide have a dollar value nonetheless.

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First 'haploid' human stem cells could change the face of medical research

(The Hebrew University of Jerusalem) Scientists have isolated and replicated embryonic stem cells containing just one set of chromosomes in humans, with implications for diagnostics, regenerative medicine and cancer research. The innovative research, which has already led to the launching of a company that develops a diagnostic kit for predicting resistance to chemotherapy treatments, has earned doctoral student Ido Sagi a Kaye Innovation Award from the Hebrew University.

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Mitochondrial disease has a disproportionate healthcare burden in US

(Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) Mitochondrial diseases are a diverse group of disorders caused by mutated genes that impair energy production in a patient's cells, often with severe effects. Patients with these diseases incur high medical costs for hospitalization, and suffer higher-than-typical rates of comorbid diseases and in-hospital mortality. Researchers who analyzed those costs say their findings underscore the importance of developing preventive strategies and therapies for these illnesses.

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Longer reproductive years linked to lower cardiovascular & cerebrovascular risk in women

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) A new study has shown that every 1 year increase in reproductive duration -- years from menarche to menopause--was associated with a 3 percent reduction in a woman's risk of angina or stroke.

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E-cigarettes increase risk of cigarette smoking in youth

(Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center) A new collaborative Dartmouth study finds strong and consistent evidence of greater risk between initial e-cigarette use and subsequent cigarette smoking initiation, regardless of how initiation was defined and net other factors that predict cigarette smoking.

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Social connections impact voter turnout, decisions, says FSU research

(Florida State University) People more closely connected to electoral candidates in their social network vote at higher rates, according to Matthew Pietryka, an assistant professor of political science. The term 'social network' refers to the wide collection of family, friends and acquaintances that an individual has, as well as a social connection's family, friends and acquaintances.

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JHU alumni-run A-Level Capital to support AI-powered drug discovery at Insilico Medicine

(InSilico Medicine, Inc.) Insilico Medicine, Inc, announced an investment from A-Level Capital. A-Level Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund founded by the JHU alumni and students to support innovative businesses started and lead by alumni, students and staff of the Johns Hopkins University.

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Does religion protect against suicide?

(Michigan State University) Religious participation is linked to lower suicide rates in many parts of the world, including the United States and Russia, but does not protect against the risk of suicide in sections of Europe and Asia, finds new research by a Michigan State University scholar.

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Socioeconomic status in childhood linked with cardiac structure and function in adulthood

(University of Turku) The multicenter trial coordinated by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku, Finland, shows that low socioeconomic status in childhood increases the risk of higher left ventricular mass and poorer diastolic function in adulthood.

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Male infertility could be linked to noisy bedrooms, study suggests

(Elsevier) Long-term exposure to a noisy environment, particularly at night, is linked to infertility in men, according to a study in Environmental Pollution. The researchers found that exposure above the WHO night noise level (55 dB -- equivalent to the noise of a suburban street) is linked to a significant increase in infertility.

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Genomic copy number variants contribute to cognitive impairment in the UK

(Elsevier) Genetic alterations of rare deletions or duplications of small DNA segments, called copy number variants (CNVs), have been known to increase risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. Now, a new study in Biological Psychiatry reports that even in the absence of a disorder, people carrying a CNV associated with these disorders may have impaired cognition.

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PolyU 80th Anniversary Global Leader Lecture by Professor Hau L. Lee

(The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University invited Professor Hau L. Lee, a leading scholar in global supply chain management, entrepreneurship and innovations in developing economies, and value chain strategies, to speak at the PolyU 80th Anniversary Global Leader Lecture Series on June 28, 2017.

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How 'The Gruffalo' helped academics boost youngsters' motor skills and language ability

(Coventry University) Combining movement and storytelling activities boosts pre-school children's key motor skills and language ability, according to Coventry University experts who used bestselling book 'The Gruffalo' during their research.

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Now or later: How taste and sound affect when you buy

(Brigham Young University) New research finds the type of sensory experience an advertisement conjures up in our mind -- taste and touch vs. sight and sound -- has a fascinating effect on when we make purchases.The study led by marketing professors at Brigham Young University and the University of Washington finds that advertisements highlighting more distal sensory experiences (sight/sound) lead people to delay purchasing, while highlighting more proximal sensory experiences (touch/taste) lead to earlier purchases.

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Study illuminates serotonin contributions to cocaine's allure

(Florida Atlantic University) A new study reinforces long-held suspicions that the brain chemical serotonin, a molecule usually associated with mood, appetite and libido, makes a direct contribution to the actions of cocaine. Scientists can now clearly see details of how the brain uses serotonin not just to regulate mood, but also to drive both rapid and long-lasting changes in the brain. They suspect these changes may contribute to the brain modifications that ultimately trap users in an addicted state.

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First-of-its-kind Alzheimer's disease prevention study extended

(McCabe Message Partners) The A4 Study (Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's Disease Study) is testing whether solanezumab, an investigational treatment, can prevent or slow the development of symptoms associated with AD. Based on external findings from trials at later stages of AD dementia and ongoing observational studies in clinically normal individuals, the leadership of the A4 Study has decided to increase the dose of solanezumab and to extend the length of the A4 Study.

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Study illustrates how the cortex assigns credit for causality

(Brown University) New research in the Journal of Neuroscience affirms a key role for neurons in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in the crucial learning task of determining what caused a desired result.

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McLean researchers awarded allowance for a method to treat PTSD with xenon gas

(McLean Hospital) Researchers from McLean Hospital have been issued a patent allowance for their invention involving the use of xenon gas to aid in the treatment of addiction and anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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New technology aims to provide peace and positive stimulation to dementia patients

(Human Factors and Ergonomics Society) To alleviate boredom and increase engagement, elderly patients in long-term care facilities can engage with the Ambient Activity Technology device any time to view family photos, hear their favorite music, and play games.

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Researchers document early, permananet human settlement in Andes

(University of Wyoming) Examining human remains and other archaeological evidence from a site at nearly 12,500 feet above sea level in Peru, the scientists show that intrepid hunter-gatherers -- men, women and children -- managed to survive at high elevation before the advent of agriculture, in spite of lack of oxygen, frigid temperatures and exposure to elements.

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At-risk chronic pain patients taper opioids successfully with psychological tools

(University Health Network) Psychological support and new coping skills are helping patients at high risk of developing chronic pain and long-term, high-dose opioid use taper their opioids.

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Artists and architects think differently compared to other people

(University College London) Architects, painters and sculptors conceive of spaces in different ways from other people and from each other, finds a new study by UCL and Bangor University researchers.

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Researchers document early, permananet human settlement in Andes

(University of Wyoming) Examining human remains and other archaeological evidence from a site at nearly 12,500 feet above sea level in Peru, the scientists show that intrepid hunter-gatherers -- men, women and children -- managed to survive at high elevation before the advent of agriculture, in spite of lack of oxygen, frigid temperatures and exposure to elements.

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Leaping lizards!

(University of California - Riverside) Many geckos inhabit trees, often living high in the canopy. Relying on their incredible adhesive strength to help them break their fall, they jump from trees, and land on leaves or smooth tree trunks. A team of researchers led by a biologist at the University of California, Riverside now reports that the gecko adhesive system may reach its functional limits in extreme situations, such as when a gecko falls/jumps from the canopy of a rainforest.

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Hey Siri, an ancient algorithm may help you grasp metaphors

(University of California - Berkeley) Ask Siri to find a math tutor to help you 'grasp' calculus and she's likely to respond that your request is beyond her abilities. That's because metaphors like 'grasp' are difficult for Apple's voice-controlled personal assistant to, well, grasp. But new UC Berkeley research suggests digital helpers could someday learn the algorithms that humans have used for centuries to create and understand metaphorical language.

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Public safety department at NJIT earns law enforcement accreditation

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) New Jersey Institute of Technology's (NJIT) Public Safety Department has received accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), whose mission is 'to promote and enhance the highest ethical and professional standards in law enforcement at all levels throughout New Jersey.'

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Symbolic traces of communist legacy in post-docialist Hungary by Dr. Lisa Pope Fischer

(The City University of New York) In what ways does societal change carry aspects of the past?  How is the past reworked and molded to fit the present? A new book published in September 2016 by Brill examines how Hungarians have adjusted their perceptions and daily activities in the transition from communism to a post-socialist society.

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With health care cuts looming, low-cost magnesium a welcome option for treating depression

(Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont) The cost of depression is great -- 350 million people worldwide suffer from this disorder and costs for traditional SSRI treatments are high. New clinical research results show magnesium is effective at addressing symptoms and is safer and easier on the wallet than prescription therapies.

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Wayne State to develop online parent-training program for addressing challenging behaviors

(Wayne State University - Office of the Vice President for Research) Wayne State University received a four-year, $533,151 award from the National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health to develop a technology-based parent-training program for addressing young children's challenging behaviors.

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UC biologist looks at butterflies to help solve human infertility

(University of Cincinnati) UC biologist helps decode the structural complexities of male butterfly ejaculate and co-evolving female reproductive tract. Findings from these biochemical relationships may help unlock certain mysteries of human infertility.

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Proteins linked to HIV transmission could actually be beneficial for reproduction

(Gladstone Institutes) Protein fragments found in semen, and previously only known for their ability to enhance HIV infection, also appear to play an important role in reproductive biology. A team of researchers from the Gladstone Institutes, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and Ulm University in Germany discovered that these fragments could help dispose of damaged or unneeded sperm.

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New report: FMCSA's safety measurement system is sound, implementation improvements needed

(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) used to identify commercial motor vehicle carriers at high risk for future crashes is conceptually sound, several features of its implementation need improvement, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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Discrimination, lack of diversity, & societal risks of data mining highlighted in big data

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) A special issue of Big Data presents a series of insightful articles that focus on Big Data and Social and Technical Trade-Offs. Despite the dramatic growth in big data affecting many areas of research, industry, and society, there are risks associated with the design and use of data-driven systems.

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Slow motion makes football referees more likely to give a red card

(KU Leuven) Video assistant refereeing in football has to be used with caution. Researchers at KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Belgium, have shown that refs are more likely to give red when they see a foul committed in slow motion, even when a yellow card is more justifiable. This is because fouls viewed in slow motion appear to be more serious.

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Older adults who take 5+ medications walk slower than those who take fewer medications

(American Geriatrics Society) The ability to walk well is a sign of independence and good health for older adults, for example, and it may be affected by the use of multiple medications. Although healthcare providers know that some treatments can slow or hamper an older person's ability to walk, little is known about the effects of polypharmacy on walking while performing other tasks, like talking. In a new study, researchers examined how polypharmacy affected walking while talking.

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Older obese adults can benefit from moderate exercise

(Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center) Moderate-intensity exercise can help even extremely obese older adults improve their ability to perform common daily activities and remain independent, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

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Transcranial stimulation and/or physical therapy improves walking speed in Parkinson's disease

(Wolters Kluwer Health) Noninvasive brain stimulation and physical therapy -- alone or in combination -- improve some measures of walking ability in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), concludes a clinical trial in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the official journal of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

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Tech company video ads still dominated by white males

(Springer) Consumer tech companies that are serious about attracting more women and people from minority groups into their workforce might want to revisit the video advertisements featured on their websites. Although these ads do not explicitly discourage women and girls, or people of color, from pursuing the fields of computer science, they do little to present technologies as accessible to those who do not fit the dominant white male idea.

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Acupuncture may not be effective in treating infertility

(Penn State) Acupuncture, alone or with the medication clomiphene, does not appear to be effective in treating infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to an international team of researchers. The finding casts doubts on previous smaller trials that have suggested that acupuncture may improve reproductive function in women affected by infertility.

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Concussion assessment recommendations not followed during last World Cup, research finds

(St. Michael's Hospital) International recommendations for assessing whether athletes had suffered a concussion were not followed during the 2014 World Cup, according to research published today.

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Dartmouth study finds legal cannabis laws impact teen use

(The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth) A new study by researchers at Dartmouth has found that adolescents living in medical marijuana states with a plethora of dispensaries are more likely to have tried new methods of cannabis use, such as edibles and vaping, at a younger age than those living in states with fewer dispensaries.

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Researchers examine brain region that affects drug use habits

(University of Iowa) University of Iowa researchers have identified a brain region involved in cocaine addiction. The findings could lead to targeted drugs or improved behavioral treatments for substance addiction, including opioid dependency. Findings published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

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Friend or foe? Manganese concentration in drinking water needs attention, researchers say

(Kansas State University) Kansas State University researchers published a study in Frontiers in Environmental Science that showed Manganese relates differently than its cancer-causing cousin, arsenic, to dissolved organic matter in groundwater. Researchers say more studies are need to understand the relationship.

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Shock report tells of system that turns people with learning disabilities into commodities

(Lancaster University) 'A trade in people' with learning disabilities and/or autism has been uncovered by a partnership of activists, families and Lancaster University academics.The new report from the University's Centre for Disability Research (CeDR) found that last year £477 million was forecast to be spent on keeping just 2,500 people with learning disabilities and/or autism in hospital and that 52 percent of those beds were provided by the independent sector.

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Jellyfish fluorescence shines new light on DNA copying

(University of York) Scientists at the University of York have used florescent proteins from jellyfish to help shed new light on how DNA replicates.

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Digital dating abuse especially bad for girls

(University of Michigan) Teens expect to experience some digital forms of abuse in dating, but girls may be suffering more severe emotional consequences than boys, according to a new study.

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US renews Brown University addiction center's funding with emphasis on opioids

(Brown University) With a new $3.8 million grant, the federal government has renewed funding for Brown University's New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center for the next five years.

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An Israeli innovation feeds the world with more fish protein

(The Hebrew University of Jerusalem) A new way to grow larger fish and feed the expanding world population has earned a Hebrew University aquaculture expert a 2017 Kaye Innovation Award. Young tilapia fed molecules developed by Prof. Berta Levavi-Sivan gained 25 percent more weight versus fish that did not receive the supplement.

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Yoga more risky for causing musculoskeletal pain than you might think

(University of Sydney) Yoga causes musculoskeletal pain in 10 percent of people and exacerbates 21 percent of existing injuries, University of Sydney research shows. Published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, the findings come from the first prospective study to investigate injuries caused from recreational participation in yoga. The injury rate is up to 10 times higher than has previously been reported.

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Expanded Medicaid helped people do better at their jobs or seek work, and improved health

(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Most low-income Michigan residents who signed up for the state's expanded Medicaid program say their new health insurance helped them do a better job at work, or made it easier for them to seek a new or better job, in the first year after they enrolled, according to a new study.That's on top of the positive health effects that many said their new coverage brought them, University of Michigan researchers report.

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Universal access to water requires stronger government leadership, say researchers

(Elsevier) Access to water is worse now than it was in 1990. The world needs a consolidated voice to protect water as a human right, and this will require stronger leadership from governments, suggests research published in Water Resources and Rural Development. Study wins Elsevier's Atlas award.

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International Conference on Life Cycle Management on Sept. 3 - 6, 2017 in Luxembourg

(University of Luxembourg) The 8th International Conference on Life Cycle Management (LCM) will take place on Sept. 3 - 6, 2017 in Luxembourg at the European Convention Center Luxembourg. The three-day conference brings together about 700 life cycle experts from more than 40 countries from research, industry, NGOs and public bodies to discuss and advance the implementation of Life Cycle approaches along the businesses' value chain.

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Safeguarding sustainability through forest certification mapping

(International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) How can we ensure forest protection and sustainable forest biomass production at the same time? A first-ever global map of certified forest areas, based on a participatory and collaborative mapping approach, contributes to the answer.

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Study examines disciplinary segregation across state prisons

(Sam Houston State University) Nearly one-third of offenders who violated institutional rules and regulations across state prisons received a sanction of disciplinary segregation, which prison officials based on legal and extralegal factors, according to a recent study.

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Population health resource to give US cities access to key data

(NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine) Hundreds of United States cities will be able to identify their most pressing health needs more accurately -- thanks to a nationwide expansion of the City Health Dashboard, an innovative health data visualization tool.

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Integrated medical records can reduce disparities between blacks and whites in HIV care

(University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) A streamlined and integrated method of tracking medical records called a laboratory health information exchange narrowed the gap in anti-retroviral therapy and viral suppression between HIV-positive blacks and whites. Also, the use of these exchanges led to Latinos who are HIV-positive being more likely than whites of using anti-retroviral therapy and improving viral suppression.

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Regulating the indirect land use carbon emissions imposes high hidden costs on fuel

(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) Biofuel policies like the Low-Carbon Fuel Standard in California are trying to minimize the indirect land use change related emissions by accounting for the indirect land use change factor as part of the carbon emissions per gallon of biofuels. A University of Illinois study examines the costs and benefits of using this approach at a national level.

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Amber warning for the UK's access to new medicines post Brexit

(ecancermedicalscience) In an editorial to be published on Tuesday June 27, 2017 in the journal ecancermedicalscience, Anthony Hatswell of BresMed and University College London, explores the consequences of a British exit from the European Medicines Agency as a result of Brexit, and what this will mean for pharmaceutical regulation and future access to medicines for UK citizens.

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Adults with autism make more consistent choices

(Association for Psychological Science) People with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) often show a reduced sensitivity to contextual information in perceptual tasks, but new research suggests that this reduced sensitivity may actually lead to more consistent choices in high-level decision-making tasks.

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Community-wide effort to fight childhood obesity shows promise

(Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) A large-scale effort to reduce childhood obesity in two low-income Massachusetts communities resulted in some modest improvements among schoolchildren over a relatively short period of time, suggesting that such a comprehensive approach holds promise for the future, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Deaths among patients with opioid disorders may be cut by one-third by better care

(RAND Corporation) Opioid-related deaths have surged in the United States during the past two decades as the nation battles an opioid epidemic. A new study finds that following three guidelines in providing medical care to people with an opioid addiction may cut deaths among such patients by as much as one-third. While the results need to be duplicated, researchers say the initial findings suggest the quality measures could go a long way toward improving patient outcomes.

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New study links hot flashes with depression

(The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)) With age comes a greater risk of depression, especially in women. With 15% of the female population in the US being 65 or older, and the number expected to double in the next 50 years, there is a major focus on age-related disorders, including depression. A new study published in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), documents an association between hot flashes and a greater risk of depression.

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UA researchers: Brains evolved to need exercise

(University of Arizona) Mounting scientific evidence shows that exercise is good not only for our bodies, but for our brains. Yet, exactly why physical activity benefits the brain is not well understood. In a new article published in the journal Trends in Neurosciences, University of Arizona researchers suggest that the link between exercise and the brain is a product of our evolutionary history and our past as hunter-gatherers.

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New research could help humans see what nature hides

(University of Texas at Austin) Things are not always as they appear. New visual perception research at The University of Texas at Austin, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, explains the natural limits of what humans can see and how to find what nature hides.

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Belief in free will predicts criminal punishment support, disapproval of unethical actions

(University of Minnesota) In countries with transparent governments and low levels of corruption, the belief in free will -- that is, believing that people's outcomes are tied to choices and personal responsibility -- predicts someone's intolerance of unethical behavior along with a greater desire to see criminals harshly punished for their actions.

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Dementia patients may die sooner if family caregivers are mentally stressed

(University of California - Berkeley) Patients with dementia may actually die sooner if their family caregivers are mentally stressed, according to a new study from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Animals, not drought, shaped our ancestors' environment

(University of Utah) This shows that the expansion of grasslands isn't solely due to drought, but more complex climate factors are at work, both for modern Africans now and ancient Africans in the Pleistocene.

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Study: Lack of sleep + spat with spouse = potential health problems

(MediaSource) A lack of sleep can certainly lead to crankiness and a spat with your spouse, but new research shows that if it happens consistently, it could take a serious toll on your health. Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center took blood samples from couples before and after an argument, and found that spouses who fought after not getting enough sleep had higher levels of inflammation than normal.

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Review: Insomnia medication may wake up some patients from vegetative state

(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) A systematic review of zolpidem for noninsomnia neurological disorders, including movement disorders and disorders of consciousness, finds reason for additional research.

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The brain's fight and flight responses to social threat

(Society for Neuroscience) A study published in eNeuro exploring the neural correlates of the 'fight-or-flight' response finds that people who choose to flee perceive a greater threat, which leads them to mentally and behaviorally disengage from the situation.

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Taking photos of experiences boosts visual memory, impairs auditory memory

(Association for Psychological Science) A quick glance at any social media platform will tell you that people love taking photos of their experiences -- whether they're lying on the beach, touring a museum, or just waiting in line at the grocery store. New research shows that choosing to take photos may actually help us remember the visual details of our encounters. The findings are published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

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Young American Latinos report the most discrimination

(Penn State) Although the United States has seen a dramatic increase in Mexican and Latin American immigrants since 1970, a recent study by Penn State researchers is one of the few where perceived discrimination is examined in this population. The study found that undocumented Latino immigrants are not the most likely group to report discrimination.

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Taking pictures of sentimental goods may help people declutter, donate more

(Penn State) The cure for a cluttered home might be just a snapshot away. According to researchers, people are more likely to increase donations to second-hand nonprofit businesses if they take a picture of the item first.

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New gonorrhea treatment targets enzyme needed for respiration

(Oregon State University) Researchers have identified a possible new treatment for gonorrhea, using a peptide that thwarts the infection-causing bacterium by interfering with an enzyme the microbe needs to respirate.

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Does socioeconomic status affect women's decisions not to continue breastfeeding?

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) A new study has shown that among women who intended to breastfeed, nearly 25 percent of those defined as socioeconomically (SE) marginalized stopped after only one month, compared to about 7 percent of the women in the SE privileged group.

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Premature infants at greater risk of SIDS

(Rutgers University) Premature infants still have a greater risk compared to full-term babies of dying of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics that hospital NICU's provide more safe infant sleep education to parents before they go home.

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When kids talk to robots: Enhancing engagement and learning

(Disney Research) Conversational robots and virtual characters can enhance learning and expand entertainment options for children, a trio of studies by Disney Research shows, though exactly how these autonomous agents interact with children sometimes depends on a child's age.

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Cosmetic complaints climb but products still on market

(Northwestern University) A new Northwestern Medicine study reports consumer complaints more than doubled for cosmetic products from 2015 to 2016, with hair care products being the biggest offender. But consumers remain at risk because the industry receives little regulatory scrutiny and does not require pre-approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Previously unknown extinction of marine megafauna discovered

(University of Zurich) Over two million years ago, a third of the largest marine animals like sharks, whales, sea birds and sea turtles disappeared. This previously unknown extinction event not only had a consid-erable impact on the earth's historical biodiversity but also on the functioning of ecosystems. This has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Zurich.

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Readily available drug cocktail can help prevent sepsis shock and death

(Elsevier) Even in advanced medical settings, sepsis is still very dangerous and accounts for over 400,000 deaths annually in the US alone. While new drugs are in development, a group of researchers has determined that a combination of intravenous vitamin C, corticosteroids (a steroid), and thiamine (vitamin B) may be effective in preventing progressive organ dysfunction and reducing the number of deaths from severe sepsis and septic shock. Their findings are published in the June issue of CHEST.

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Fluid in the knee holds clues for why osteoarthritis is more common in females

(Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University) Researchers have more evidence that males and females are different, this time in the fluid that helps protect the cartilage in their knee joints.

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Beyond bananas: 'Mind reading' technology decodes complex thoughts

(Carnegie Mellon University) This latest research led by CMU's Marcel Just builds on the pioneering use of machine learning algorithms with brain imaging technology to "mind read." The findings indicate that the mind's building blocks for constructing complex thoughts are formed by the brain's various sub-systems and are not word-based.

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People living at home with dementia at risk of potentially dangerous antipsychotic usage

(American Osteopathic Association) Physicians are still prescribing off-label antipsychotics to help families manage the behavioral and psychologic symptoms of dementia (BPSD) -- potentially unaware these medications drive mortality rates 1.6 times higher in elderly people with dementia.

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Twitter-monitoring system detects riots far quicker than police reports

(Cardiff University) Social media can be an invaluable source of information for police when managing major disruptive events, new research from Cardiff University has shown.

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Physician heal thyself: Simple coping strategies for pervasive physician burnout

(Florida Atlantic University) The proverb, 'physician heal thyself,' is probably more relevant today than it was in biblical times with the fast pace of life, the impact of multitasking and the unending bombardment of information, which have made emotional exhaustion almost certain. And this is especially true for obstetricians and gynecologists who experience professional burnout rates between 40 to 75 percent.

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Greater muscle strength -- better cognitive function for older people

(University of Eastern Finland) Greater muscle strength is associated with better cognitive function in ageing men and women, according to a new Finnish study. The association of extensively measured upper and lower body muscle strength with cognitive function was observed, but handgrip strength was not associated with cognitive function.

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Study shines light on brain cells that coordinate movement

(University of Washington Health Sciences/UW Medicine) A technique for inserting a gene into specific cell types in the adult brain can be used to alter the function of brain circuits and change behaviors in an animal model. The method will allow scientists to better understand what roles certain cell types play in the brain's complex circuitry. Researchers hope the approach might someday lead to developing treatments for conditions like epilepsy that might be curable by activating a small group of cells.

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Scientists find clever way to help you de-clutter your home

(Ohio State University) If your attic is full of stuff you no longer use but can't bear to give away, a new study may offer you a simple solution. Researchers found that people were more willing to give away unneeded goods that still had sentimental value if they were encouraged to take a photo of these items first, or find another way to preserve the memories.

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Magnetic implants used to treat 'dancing eyes'

(University College London) A UCL-led research team has successfully used magnets implanted behind a person's eyes to treat nystagmus, a condition characterized by involuntary eye movements.

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Gays and lesbians who feel supported are more certain about retirement prospects

(University of Waterloo) Gay men and Lesbians who don't feel socially supported feel less secure about their retirement than heterosexual adults, a study from the University of Waterloo has found.

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Study: Most families in low-income countries don't have soap at home

(University at Buffalo) Study -- the first to systematically measure handwashing in so many countries -- highlights the need to improve access to soap, along with handwashing behavior in general, in many impoverished countries.

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Medicaid restrictions linked to increased late-stage breast cancer diagnoses

(Wiley) Women in Tennessee who were diagnosed with breast cancer were more likely to be diagnosed with late stage disease after a substantial rollback of Medicaid coverage for adults in the state, according to a new analysis.

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Study highlights need for education and training to help human trafficking victims

(MediaSource) According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, human trafficking is a public health concern and often a crime that impacts individuals, families and entire communities across generations. Human trafficking occurs when a trafficker exploits vulnerable victims with force, fraud, or coercion to make them perform commercial sex or work. Since emergency nurses are often the first healthcare workers to have contact with victims, the conversation and education on this topic has ramped up in recent years.

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Scratch test -- wound healing disrupted by smoke but not by Vype e-cigarette vapor

(R&D at British American Tobacco) A new laboratory study reveals that cigarette smoke completely prevented wound healing at concentrations over 20 percent in a wound healing assay, whereas e-cigarette vapor had no effect, even at 100 percent concentration and double the amount of nicotine relative to smoke. The 'wound' was created in a cultured layer of of vascular endothelial cells. These are the cells that line the inside of blood vessels.

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The friendly honk

(Acoustical Society of America) Sound permeates the human experience and gets our attention, sometimes traumatically so. Consider the car horn. It is a widespread practical application of this noise-trauma-alert principle -- and an increasing source of noise pollution worldwide as the global traffic population grows. It also is the subject of new noise pollution research to be presented during Acoustics '17 Boston. The study introduces a new pedestrian-friendly car-horn sound identified through the Mean Option Score.

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Seeing with your ears

(Acoustical Society of America) Paris' Cathedral of Notre Dame has a ghost orchestra that is always performing, thanks to a sophisticated, multidisciplinary acoustics research project that will be presented during Acoustics '17 Boston. In the project, computer models use recordings from a live concert held at the cathedral and detailed room acoustic simulations to produce a novel type of audience experience: a virtual recreation of the live performance using spatial audio and virtual reality.

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Rheumatology leaders applaud re-introduction of Patients' Access to Treatment Act

(American College of Rheumatology) The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) today applauded the leadership of Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) and Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) in reintroducing H.R. 2999, the Patients' Access to Treatment Act (PATA). The bipartisan legislation would limit cost-sharing requirements for medications placed on specialty insurance tiers and make innovative and necessary therapies more accessible to Americans living with rheumatic diseases by reducing excessive out-of-pocket expenses.

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Chatter in the deep brain spurs empathy in rats

(Duke University) By combining electrical monitoring of neural activity with machine learning, a team of Duke and Stanford University neuroscientists has tuned into the brain chatter of rats engaged in helping other rats. The results clarify earlier conflicting findings on the role of specific brain regions, such as the insula, in guiding antisocial and psychopathic behavior, and may shed light on how to encourage altruistic behavior in humans.

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Improving knowledge and data on migration -- new migration profile of Mali

(European Commission Joint Research Centre) One year from its conception, the European Commission's Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography is publishing a new migration profile of Mali.

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More democracy through mathematics

(Technical University of Munich (TUM)) For democratic elections to be fair, voting districts must have similar sizes. When populations shift, districts need to be redistributed -- a complex and, in many countries, controversial task when political parties attempt to influence redistricting. Mathematicians at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now developed a method that allows the efficient calculation of optimally sized voting districts.

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Senate health reform proposal jeopardizes care for us all as we age, AGS experts

(American Geriatrics Society) Newest proposal in a line of legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act will harm access to key health services for older Americans, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, the AGS has said in a statement.

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ESC Congress 2017 -- Press schedule

(European Society of Cardiology) The press schedule for ESC Congress 2017 is announced today. Journalists are invited to attend 6 hot line session press conferences including a Clinical Trial Update and a Late Breaking Registry Results and 3 press conferences with the themes:* Cardiac Interventions - Expanding Applications* Living Longer - Tips and Tricks * Cholesterol Lowering - Reality Check and New Directions

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Research investigates causes of sea level falls in Dead Sea

(University of Plymouth) The causes of falling sea levels in the Dead Sea, which have significant impacts on the environment and the economy, are to be investigated in new research led by the University of Plymouth.

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Is it okay for children to count on their fingers?

(Frontiers) Is it OK for children to count on their fingers? Generations of pupils have been discouraged by their teachers from using their hands when learning maths. But a new research article shows using fingers may be a much more important part of maths learning than previously thought.

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Following a friend leads to unsafe driving behavior

(Frontiers) A new study inspired by a court case involving a driver seriously hurt in an accident when following another car to a destination, provides evidence to show that the car behind makes risky driving maneuvers. Driving faster, more erratically, closer to the car in front and jumping traffic lights are all blamed on a fear of getting lost. Drivers are advised to provide the follower with a map or navigational guide before setting off.

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Public health guidelines aim to lower health risks of cannabis use

(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) Canada's Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines, released today with the endorsement of key medical and public health organizations, provide 10 science-based recommendations to enable cannabis users to reduce their health risks. The guidelines, based on a scientific review by an international team of experts, are published in the American Journal of Public Health.

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ACP expresses 'strongest opposition' to Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017

(American College of Physicians) The American College of Physicians (ACP) expresses our strongest possible opposition to the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) of 2017, legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Child safety or parental duty: New study maps out core concepts in the vaccination debate

(Virginia Tech) 'A single phrase can conjure up completely different images in our minds, depending on how that concept is organized in our mental models,' said Samarth Swarup, a research assistant professor at Virginia Tech.

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Don't leave baby boomers behind when designing wearable technology

(Human Factors and Ergonomics Society) Accounting for age-related cognitive and physical challenges can increase adoption rates for older users who need help managing their health.

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Putting others first can cost lives in emergencies

(University of Waterloo) Selfless heroism isn't the best strategy in life-and-death disaster situations involving groups of people, a new study from the University of Waterloo suggests.

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Additional funding for prisoner mental health collaboration

(University of Plymouth) A national collaboration investigating a cross-agency 'joined up' approach to the needs of prisoners with mental health needs on and immediately after release, has received additional funding of almost £290,000 to continue its work for another 10 months. Follow up will now be extended from six to 12 months and a more comprehensive economic analysis will be carried out.

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Scientists recreate Californian Indian water bottles to study ancient exposure to chemicals

(BioMed Central) Water bottles replicated in the traditional method used by Native Californian Indians reveal that the manufacturing process may have been detrimental to the health of these people. The study is published this week in the open access journal Environmental Health.

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New report examines evidence on interventions to prevent cognitive decline, dementia

(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) Cognitive training, blood pressure management for people with hypertension, and increased physical activity all show modest but inconclusive evidence that they can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia, but there is insufficient evidence to support a public health campaign encouraging their adoption, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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Researchers show first evidence of using cortical targets to improve motor function

(University of Miami Miller School of Medicine) University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Dr. Monica A. Perez, Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery and The Miami Project, and colleagues, recently published 'A novel cortical target to enhance hand motor output in humans with spinal cord injury' in the June issue of Brain that provides the first evidence that cortical targets could represent a novel therapeutic site for improving motor function in humans paralyzed by spinal cord injury.

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ACR acknowledges CMS efforts to increase flexibility and reduce regulatory burdens

(American College of Rheumatology) The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) today welcomed components of a new proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) Quality Payment Program (QPP) as containing several positive developments for rheumatology providers.

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Tourette Syndrome risk increases in people with genetic copy variations

(Purdue University) An international team that just conducted the largest study of Tourette Syndrome has identified genetic abnormalities that are the first definitive risk genes for the disorder.

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Research suggests sexual appeals in ads don't sell brands, products

(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Ads with sexual appeals are more likely to be remembered but don't sell the brand or product, according to a meta-analysis of nearly 80 advertising studies, published online this week by the International Journal of Advertising. Researchers found no positive effect on study participants' ability to remember the brands featured in such ads or on their intention to buy the product. The research was led by University of Illinois advertising professor John Wirtz.

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Mouse study suggests how hearing a warning sound turns into fearing it over time

(Emory Health Sciences) An adult mouse model reveals that changes in lattice-like structures in the brain known as perineuronal nets are necessary to 'capture' an auditory fear association and 'haul' it in as a longer-term memory.

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Quantum thermometer or optical refrigerator?

(National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)) In an arranged marriage of optics and mechanics, physicists have created microscopic structural beams that have a variety of powerful uses when light strikes them.

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Study examines gun policy preferences across racial groups

(University of Illinois at Chicago) Support for all forms of gun control is stronger among Latinos and blacks than whites, according to researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Authenticity key to landing a new job

(University College London) At job interviews, relax and be yourself -- if you're good, being yourself may be the best way to secure a job offer, according to a new study involving UCL researchers.

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How pheromones trigger female sexual behavior

(University of Tokyo) A study by a group of Japanese scientists showed how a male pheromone in mice enhances sexual behaviors in females -- and how it may enhance a different behavior, aggression, in males -- by identifying distinct neural circuits and neurons that generate a particular behavioral response to specific chemical signals. The findings point to a model for further investigating how sex-specific innate behaviors in living things are controlled.

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Select memories can be erased, leaving others intact

(Columbia University Medical Center) Different types of memories stored in the same neuron of the marine snail Aplysia can be selectively erased, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and McGill University and published today in Current Biology.

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Proton pump inhibitors do not contribute to dementia or Alzheimer's disease

(American Geriatrics Society) Noting that the prescription of proton pump inhibitors is on the rise among middle-aged and older adults, a team of researchers designed a new study to examine PPIs and the risk of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer's disease. They published their study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Popular prostate drug linked to serious side effects

(Boston University Medical Center) Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with the commonly prescribed Avodart (Dutsteride) may put men at an increased risk for diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and worsening erectile dysfunction.

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Science sets sail

(University of Erlangen-Nuremberg) FAU explores new research horizons with voyage of scientific discovery on the Baltic Sea

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White people show race bias when judging deception

(Association for Psychological Science) When making judgments about who is lying and who is telling the truth, new research shows that White people are more likely to label a Black person as a truth-teller compared with a White person, even though their spontaneous behavior indicates the reverse bias. The findings are published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

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Uncomfortable summer heat makes people moody and unhelpful, new research finds

(Lehigh University) Associate professor Liuba Belkin of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Maryam Kouchaki, assistant professor at Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois, conclude in a new study, that when when it's uncomfortably hot, we're less likely to be helpful or 'prosocial.'

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On polygamous females and single-parent males

(Bielefeld University) On polygamous females and single-parent males Behavioral researchers at Bielefeld University are studying ploversMale plovers survive more successfully in the wild than females. Behavioral researchers at Bielefeld University have studied how sex biases develop across the life span of the plover. They report on the consequences of the surplus of males for rearing chicks in the research journal 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences'.

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Negative tweets can trash TV programs for other viewers

(Penn State) Negative social media comments about a television show tend to lower enjoyment for other viewers, while positive comments may not significantly boost their enjoyment, according to researchers.

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Alzheimer's disease study links brain health and physical activity

(IOS Press) People at risk for Alzheimer's disease who do more moderate-intensity physical activity, but not light-intensity physical activity, are more likely to have healthy patterns of glucose metabolism in their brain, according to a new UW-Madison study. Results of the research were published today online in Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

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Clinics cut pregnancy risks for obese women

(University of Edinburgh) Specialist antenatal clinics for severely obese mums-to-be can help cut rates of pregnancy complications, research has found. Women who received the specialist care were eight times less likely to have a stillbirth and health experts say the clinic helps them to spot signs of complications sooner.

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Video games can change your brain

(Frontiers) Scientists have collected and summarized studies looking at how video games can shape our brains and behavior. Research to date suggests that playing video games can change the brain regions responsible for attention and visuospatial skills and make them more efficient. The researchers also looked at studies exploring brain regions associated with the reward system, and how these are related to video game addiction.

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Adulthood wellbeing lower for single-parent kids -- new research

(University of Warwick) People who grew up in single-parent families have lower levels of wellbeing and life satisfaction in adulthood, according to new research by the University of Warwick.

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Critical gaps in our knowledge of where infectious diseases occur

(Faculty of Science - University of Copenhagen) Today Scientists have called for action. The scientific journal Nature Ecology & Evolution have published a joint statement from scientists at Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate, University of Copenhagen and North Carolina State University. The scientists call attention to a serious lack of data on the worldwide distribution of disease-causing organisms. Without this knowledge, predicting where and when the next disease outbreak will emerge is hardly possible. Macroecologists hold the expertise to create the needed data network and close the knowledge gaps.

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Eating your feelings? The link between job stress, junk food and sleep

(Michigan State University) Stress during the workday can lead to overeating and unhealthy food choices at dinnertime, but there could be a buffer to this harmful pattern.

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Stereotypes still affect females' career aspirations in STEM topics

(Frontiers) Study investigates the impact of stereotypes and the role of family, school and society on the self-concept of females already studying these scientific subjects and found that these stereotypes do impact the self-concept of females already studying these scientific subjects.

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Don't lose sleep over sharing your bed with your pet or kids

(Springer) About half of all pet owners share their beds or bedrooms with their pets. Studies about co-sleeping are limited to the bedtime arrangements of adults, or parents and their children. In an article in Springer's journal Human Nature, the authors argue that society regards both human-animal and adult-child co-sleeping with apprehension. These concerns should be set aside because both practices have their benefits, says lead author Bradley Smith of Central Queensland University in Australia.

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FAU launches new approach to preventing dementia

(Florida Atlantic University) Is it possible to prevent dementia from happening in the first place? That's what a leading FAU neuroscientist plans to prove using an innovative approach that defies the idea that 'one-size-fits-all' when it comes to battling Alzheimer's disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's disease and other related disorders. Using a personalized approach and precision medicine to reduce risk, this center is one of only a handful of centers in the world that focuses on dementia prevention.

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Brisbane Airport named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport at guide launch

(Queensland University of Technology) Brisbane Airport was named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport by Alzheimer's Australia at the launch today in the International Terminal of a new guide to the airport for travellers with dementia.The QUT-based Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration: Carers and Consumers (DCRC-CC) has been working with the airport since 2015 to improve the experience of air travel for people with dementia.

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Accentuate the positive to reduce risk of chronic disease

(American Psychological Association) People who experience not just positive emotions but a diversity of positive emotions appear to have lower levels of systemic inflammation, which may reduce their risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

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Scientists may have cracked rugby league's code

(James Cook University) Scientists from James Cook University and Victoria University may have unlocked the secret behind success in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition.

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How serious is binge drinking among college students with disabilities?

(SAGE) A new study finds that college students with disabilities binge drink more often than their non-disabled student peers. The study, providing the first picture of alcohol use and binge drinking by US college students with disabilities, is out today in Public Health Reports, a SAGE Publishing journal and the official journal of the Office of the US Surgeon General and the US Public Health Service.

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Paracetamol during pregnancy can inhibit masculinity

(University of Copenhagen The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) Paracetamol during pregnancy can inhibit masculinityParacetamol during pregnancy can inhibit the development of 'male behavior' in mice. New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that it can reduce sex drive and aggressive behavior.

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Starting school young can put child wellbeing at risk

(University of Exeter) A study led by the University of Exeter Medical School which investigated more than 2,000 children across 80 primary schools in Devon, has found that children who are younger than their peers when they start school are more likely to develop poorer mental health, as rated by parents and teachers.

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U study finds recognition technology a step closer to use in courtroom

(University of Minnesota) A report by University of Minnesota Law Professor Francis Shen, the study's lead author and director of the Neurolaw Lab, finds that brain-based memory recognition technology may be one step closer to court. The findings suggest American jurors can appropriately integrate the evidence in their evaluations of criminal defendants, which could ultimately lead to an additional expert witness on the stand.

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Analysis indicates that insurance expansion improves access to care, health, and survival

(Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) There is strong evidence that expanding health insurance increases access to care, improves health in a variety of ways, and reduces mortality, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers,

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Identified brain circuitry bridges neural and behavioral roles in PTSD

(NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine) Specific cerebral circuitry bridges chemical changes deep in the brain and the more outward behavioral expressions associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which could lead to more objective biomarkers for the disorder, according to a comprehensive review of rapidly changing data published June 22 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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ACP's initial review of QPP proposed rule 'encouraging'

(American College of Physicians) The American College of Physicians (ACP) is encouraged that the 2018 proposed rule to implement the Quality Payment Program (QPP), released yesterday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), continues to take important steps to benefit both clinicians and patients in the delivery of high-quality, high-value care.

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Study answers why ketamine helps depression, offers target for safer therapy

(UT Southwestern Medical Center) UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists have identified a key protein that helps trigger ketamine's rapid antidepressant effects in the brain, a crucial step to developing alternative treatments to the controversial drug being dispensed in a growing number of clinics across the country.

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Perceptions about body image linked to increased alcohol, tobacco use for teens

(University of Missouri-Columbia) Virginia Ramseyer-Winter, assistant professor of social work, found negative body image is associated with increased tobacco and alcohol use, with implications for both young men and women.

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Feeling stressed? Bike to work

(Concordia University) New research from Concordia's John Molson School of Business (JMSB) has found that cycling can help reduce stress and improve your work performance.

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An end to population aging in China, Germany, USA

(International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) New measures of aging, combined with UN population projections, show that population aging is likely to end before 2100 in China, Germany, and the USA.

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UTSA Center for Community and Business Research releases Eagle Ford Shale study

(University of Texas at San Antonio) Commissioned by the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), The University of Texas at San Antonio's (UTSA) Center for Community and Business Research (CCBR) completed the latest Eagle Ford Shale (EFS) study in June. The study titled, "Economic Impact of the Eagle Ford Shale, Business Opportunities and the New Normal" provides new trend data and updated economic impact analysis across 2014, 2015 and, 2016.

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New statistical method finds shared ancestral gene variants involved in autism's cause

(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) A team led by geneticist Michal Wigler of CSHL has published what they believe is the first rigorous statistical evidence that ancient variations in the human genome contribute to autism -- each, most likely, having a very small effect. The method Wigler and colleagues used in the new study was family-based and compared 'discordant sibilings,' one with and one without autism to a separate collection of affected individuals. The sample included over 16,000 people from nearly 4000 families.

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When lovers touch, their breathing and heartbeat syncs, pain wanes, study shows

(University of Colorado at Boulder) A new study by pain researchers from University of Colorado and University of Haifa found that when an empathetic partner holds a lover's hand, their heart rates and breathing rates sync and her pain subsides. Authors say such 'interpersonal synchronization' could play a role in the analgesic impacts of touch.

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CPAP improves respiratory and survival rates in children in Ghana

(Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health) A new study found that applying continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a form of non-invasive ventilation, decreased mortality in children with respiratory distress. Findings from the trial in Ghana indicated that the procedure especially benefited children less than one year of age, confirmed that no serious adverse events were associated with the treatment, and is a step forward in treating children with respiratory distress in resource-limited settings.

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Behavior study shows piglets prefer new toys

(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) We can't help but be tempted by new things. We see it in a child's eyes when she opens a new toy, and feel it every time a new version of the iPhone is released. It turns out our preference for shiny, new things is pretty universal throughout the animal kingdom. Yes, even piglets prefer new toys.

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The brain mechanism behind multitasking

(American Friends of Tel Aviv University) New Tel Aviv University research identifies a brain mechanism that enables more efficient multitasking.

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NJIT's center for pre-college programs receives upward bound federal grants

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) The United States Department of Education (USDOE) has awarded the Center for Pre-College Programs (CPCP) at New Jersey Institute of Technology two grants for its Upward Bound program.

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A new technique isolates neuronal activity during memory consolidation

(Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)) A team belonging to the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), have discovered some basic processes underlying memory consolidation. The work identifies some of the electrical events responsible for specific neuronal activity in the hippocampus: a region of the brain with fundamental roles in episodic memory.

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The (extra) eyes have it

(University of California - Santa Barbara) Your doctor is an expert with many years of experience. So when she tells you, upon reviewing all the fancy tomographic imaging you had done, that the tenderness in your breast is just some minor irritation, you want to believe her and leave it at that.

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New study examines relationship between emotion regulation and brain connectivity in ASD

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) Emotional control varies among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and researchers using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for whole brain analysis identified relationships between emotional lability and neuronal activity in two brain regions.

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Common water treatments could damage DNA

(University of East Anglia) Scientists are warning that a water treatment widely used in developing countries could be damaging the DNA of those drinking it.Despite poor evidence of their effectiveness as a water disinfectant, colloidal silver and silver nanoparticles are increasingly being promoted for treating potentially contaminated drinking water in low income countries.A study led by the University of East Anglia has concluded that there is a risk these treatments could in fact cause genotoxicity.

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In organizations, bullying begets whining, study finds

(Northern Illinois University) In organizations, bullying within decision-making groups appears to go hand in hand with whining, according to a new study. 'In other words, when some people act dominant by bullying, others respond by being submissive and whining,' says David Henningsen, a Northern Illinois University professor of communication who led the study. The researchers found that both reported bullying and whining behaviors negatively impacted group perceptions of cohesiveness and decision-making effectiveness.

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