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·November 18, 2022·3 min read

What Underpins Exceptional Longevity?

A new study will investigate the genetic and biological mysteries of extreme longevity and healthy aging.

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·November 18, 2022·2 min read

Social Bees Travel Greater Distances for Food Than Their Solitary Counterparts

Social bees venture further for pollen and nectar than their less social counterparts.

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·November 18, 2022·2 min read

Genetic Markers for Autism, Hiding in Plain Sight

It is estimated that 80% of autism is inherited, but causative genes are hard to identify. Researchers have identified the ACMSD gene as being associated with non-verbal types of ASD.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·November 17, 2022·4 min read

Genetic Links Between Traits Are Often Overstated

Researchers say estimates of how strongly diseases and traits share genetic signals could be over-inflated. Instead, they suggest, mating patterns may help explain the biological relationship between traits.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 17, 2022·5 min read

LGBTQIA+ Youth More Than Twice as Likely to Attempt Suicide Than Heterosexual Peers

Young people who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community are twice as likely to experience suicidal thoughts and attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 17, 2022·4 min read

Deprivation in Childhood Linked to Impulsive Behavior in Adulthood

Findings reveal a link between childhood deprivation and impulsivity and addiction later in life.

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·November 17, 2022·5 min read

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Associated With Serious Forms of Cardiovascular Disease

People with subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD), a form of age-related macular degeneration, are more likely to have underlying heart damage as a result of heart failure or heart attacks, or other forms of cardiovascular disease associated with increased stroke risk.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 17, 2022·4 min read

Being Comfortable With Aging Can Benefit Sex Life

Older adults who feel more positively about aging tend to have more fulfilling love lives, a new study reveals.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 17, 2022·5 min read

ADHD Medication for Amphetamine Addiction Linked to Reduced Risk of Hospitalization and Death

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), a medication commonly used to treat ADHD, lowers the risk of hospitalization and death for those with amphetamine use disorder.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 17, 2022·5 min read

New Target for Alzheimer’s Therapies Found

Researchers have discovered a co-aggregation between amyloid beta and the protein medin in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 17, 2022·5 min read

Violent Sexual Predators Use Dating Apps as Hunting Grounds

Many people turn to dating apps to find companionship and love, however, researchers say sexual predators are using dating apps to secure new victims. A new study reveals 14% of rapes committed by an acquaintance occurred as a result of meeting via a dating app. Victims with mental illnesses and other vulnerabilities were the most targeted, and the attacks were significantly more violent.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 17, 2022·4 min read

Some Reduced-Carb Diets May Decrease Diabetes Risk, but Others May Raise It

Animal-based low-carb diets were associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, while plant-based low-carb diets were associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes.