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·May 8, 2019·4 min read

Paper wasps capable of behavior that resembles logical reasoning

Researchers find evidence of transitive inference in paper wasps. The study, researchers say, adds to a growing body of evidence that miniature nervous systems do not limit the ability for sophisticated behaviors.

This is a watercolor of a person walking

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·May 1, 2019·3 min read

The impact of exercise and sleep on depression varies by gender

Study reports regular, vigorous exercise helps to protect males against depressive symptoms, while in women, no levels of physical activity had a significant impact on depression.

This shows VGLL3 expression in different skin samples

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·April 19, 2019·5 min read

Skin discovery may help explain why women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men

Skin cells may hold the key to explaining why women are more prone to developing autoimmune diseases, such as lupus than men. Researchers found women have more VGLL3 in their skin cells than men. VGLL3 pushes the immune system into overdrive, resulting in the 'self-attacking' autoimmune response, the mouse study revealed. Findings strongly implicate VGLL3 as a pivotal catalyst in sex-based autoimmunity.

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·February 28, 2019·6 min read

Pesticide Exposure Contributes to Faster ALS Progression

Researchers report exposure to common pesticides, such as PCBs, can accelerate the progression of ALS.

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·January 18, 2019·5 min read

Long Periods of Undisturbed Sleep During Pregnancy May be Linked to Stillbirth Risk

Researchers have discovered a link between women who sleep for more than nine hours uninterrupted a night while pregnant and an increased risk of stillbirth. The study reports the link appears to be independent of other risk factors.

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·January 3, 2019·4 min read

Living a Stronger and Longer Life

Researchers have identified a molecule that causes the decline of motor function and increased frailty in nematodes. Targeting the molecule with paxilline helps improve motor function and longevity.

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·November 29, 2018·8 min read

Study Reveals Roots of OCD

A new study combines hundreds of brain scans of patients with OCD and pinpoints problems with error processing in the brain that leads to repetitive behaviors.

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·November 20, 2018·5 min read

Does Netflix ’13 Reasons Why’ Influence Teen Suicide?

Researchers report half of suicidal teens in a hospital sample say the controversial TV show contributed to their suicidal symptoms.

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·November 19, 2018·3 min read

Does an ‘Echo Chamber’ of Information Impede Flu Vaccinations for Children?

Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children against the flu may be exposed to limited, or inaccurate, information that impedes their decision, researchers report.