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Like Curry? New Biological Role Identified for Compound Used in Ancient Medicine
Scientists have just
identified a new reason why
some curry dishes, made with
spices humans have used for
thousands of years, might be
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'Personality Genes' May Help Account for Longevity
Researchers have found that
personality traits like
being extroverted, enjoying
laughter and staying engaged
may also be part of the
longevity genes mix that
... > full story
New Type of Male Contraceptive? Key Gene Essential for Sperm Development Discovered
A new type of male
contraceptive could be
created thanks to the
discovery of a key gene
essential for sperm
... > full story
Categories for Kinship Vary Between Languages
Different languages refer to
family relationships in
different ways. For example,
English speakers use two
terms -- grandmother and
grandfather -- to refer to
grandparents, while Mandarin
... > full story
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Positive Words: The Glue to Social Interaction
May 24, 2012 — Words charged with a positive emotional content are used more frequently, thus enhancing human ... > full story -
IUDs, Implants Most Effective Birth Control, Study Suggests
May 23, 2012 — A study to evaluate birth control methods has found dramatic differences in their effectiveness. Women who used birth control pills, the patch or vaginal ring were 20 times more likely to have an ... > full story -
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The Goldilocks Effect: Babies Choose ‘Just Right’ Experiences
May 23, 2012 — Infants ignore information that is too simple or too complex, focusing instead on situations that are “just right,” according to a new study. Dubbed the “Goldilocks effect” by ... > full story -
Sociologists' Research Study Finds Everyday Tax Talk Is 'Morally Charged'
May 23, 2012 — A new study by sociologists demonstrates how everyday "tax talk" is morally charged and how many Americans associate the income tax with a violation of the moral principle that hard work should be ... > full story -
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Americans Find Doing Their Own Taxes Simpler Than Improving Diet and Health
May 23, 2012 — Most Americans (52 percent) have concluded that figuring out their income taxes is easier than knowing what they should and shouldn’t eat to be healthier, according to a new ... > full story -
Wearing Two Different Hats: Moral Decisions May Depend on the Situation
May 23, 2012 — An individual's sense of right or wrong may change depending on their activities at the time -- and they may not be aware of their own shifting moral integrity -- according to a new study looking at ... > full story -
'Obesity Genes' May Influence Food Choices, Eating Patterns
May 23, 2012 — Blame it on your genes? Researchers say individuals with variations in certain "obesity genes" tend to eat more meals and snacks, consume more calories per day and choose the same high fat, sugary ... > full story -
Make No Mistake -- Male Bosses' Errors Matter
May 23, 2012 — Male leaders who make mistakes are judged more harshly than women in the same ... > full story -
More Physical Education in Schools Leads to Better Grades, Study Suggests
May 23, 2012 — More physical education in schools leads to better motor skills and it can also sharpen students’ learning ability, new research shows. The differences are especially clear among ... > full story -
Resilient People More Satisfied With Life
May 23, 2012 — When confronted with adverse situations such as the loss of a loved one, some people never fully recover from the pain. Others, the majority, pull through and experience how the intensity of negative ... > full story
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