Everyone wants to stand out in the crowd. And thanks to new findings independently reported by three labs in this week’s Cell, we all might be a lot more unique than we thought. The identity-inducing culprit? Everyone’s favorite jumping genes: transposons. Yes, the genes that just can’t sit still—the same ones Barbara McClintock owes a large part of her fame to&m
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June 30, 2010
Study Of Methamphetamine’s Effect On Oral Health: Dental School Gets $1.86M From NIH
The abuse of methamphetamine -a powerful and highly addictive psychostimulant that is toxic to the nervous system - has reached epidemic proportions in many parts of the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that more than 10 million Americans have tried methamphetamine, while more than 1.4 million are habitual users...
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A Quick Guide to Coping with Alcohol Cravings
Many times, alcoholics/problem drinkers who are trying to get sober are told if they have a craving to drink that they should simply call someone who is sober or go to a mutual-help meeting. The problem with relying solely on these suggestions is if that person is unable to contact a sober person via phone or there is not a meeting available at that time, then they are at an increased r
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Distressed Ravens Show That Consolation Is For The Birds, Too
tags: birds, ornithology, Common Raven, Northern Raven, Corvus corax, animal behavior, animal culture, aggression, dominance hierarchy, social groups, social conflict, post-conflict behavior, consolation, empathy, bpr3.org/?p=52,peer-reviewed research, journal clubCommon Raven, Corvus corax, at Bryce Canyon National Park, USA. Image: United States National Park Service (Public Domain) [larger vie
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Experiencing different cultures enhances creativity
Creativity can be enhanced by experiencing cultures different from one's own, according to a new study.
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The tools of language and the craft of understanding
Stanford Magazine has a fascinating article on how speakers of different languages think differently about the world.The piece focuses on the work of psychologist Lera Boroditsky and covers many of her completely intriguing studies about how the conceptual tools embedded within languages shape how we think."In English," she says, moving her hand toward the cup, "if I knock this cup off the table,
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Planned Parenthood Affiliate Files Lawsuit Against Neb. Antiabortion Law
On Monday, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a Nebraska law (LB 594) that requires women seeking abortions to undergo extensive physical and mental health screenings, the Lincoln Journal Star reports. The law is scheduled to take effect July 15, and Planned Parenthood is seeking an injunction to prevent its implementation...
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Teenage physical activity reduces risk of cognitive impairment in later life
Women who are physically active at any point over the life course (teenage, age 30, age 50, late life) have lower risk of cognitive impairment in late-life compared to those who are inactive, but teenage physical activity appears to be most important.
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Are you fluttering your eyelashes at me or just feeling creative?
An intriguing new study has found that the rate at which students blink (as measured over six minutes using electrodes placed near the eyes) is associated with both their divergent and convergent creativity scores, but not their intelligence. Divergent creativity was measured with the 'alternate uses task', which required the students to come up with as many original uses for a brick, shoe and ne
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FDA Approves First Generic Effexor Extended Release Capsules To Treat Major Depressive Disorder
On June 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of Effexor XR capsules (venlafaxine hydrochloride) to treat major depressive disorder. Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules in 37.5 milligram, 75 milligram and 150 milligram strengths have been approved to be manufactured by TEVA Pharmaceuticals, North Wales, Pa...
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