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Could Novel Drug Target Autism and Fetal Alcohol Disorder?
June 13, 2013 — A surprising new study reveals a common molecular vulnerability in autism and fetal alcohol disorder. Both have social impairment symptoms and originate during brain development. The study found male ... > full story -
New Molecular-Level Understanding of the Brain's Recovery After Stroke
June 13, 2013 — A specific MicroRNA, a short set of RNA (ribonuclease) sequences, naturally packaged into minute (50 nanometers) lipid containers called exosomes, are released by stem cells after a stroke and ... > full story -
Infants Express Non-Verbal Sympathy for Others in Distress
June 12, 2013 — Infants as young as ten months old express sympathy for others in distress in non-verbal ways, according to new ... > full story -
People Anticipate Others' Genuine Smiles, but Not Polite Smiles
June 12, 2013 — Smile and the world smiles with you -- but new research suggests that not all smiles are created equal. The research shows that people actually anticipate smiles that are genuine but not smiles that ... > full story -
Big Movies and Other Cultural Products Have Evolutionary Roots
June 12, 2013 — Epic battles, whirlwind romances, family feuds, heroic attempts to save the lives of strangers: these are stories guaranteed to grace the silver screen. According to new research, that's not lazy ... > full story -
Workplace and Financial Stress Lead to Poor Health Choices
June 12, 2013 — Two studies highlight the impact work and financial stress can have on health behaviors. The lead author urges workplace wellness programs to consider such impacts as the economy sputters ... > full story -
Cyberbullying Puts Teens at Risk
June 12, 2013 — Teenage victims of cyberbullying, defined as the use of the internet or cell phones to send hurtful and harassing messages, are more likely to develop symptoms of depression, substance abuse and ... > full story -
Parents' Activity Unlikely to Influence Teen Fitness
June 12, 2013 — Teens don’t necessarily follow in their parents’ footsteps when it comes to physical activity, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent ... > full story -
Potential Disease-Transmission Sources in Animals ID'd by Calculating Risk Using Social Network Mathematics
June 11, 2013 — Scientists have successfully identified animal species that can transmit more diseases to humans by using mathematical tools similar to those applied to the study of social networks like Facebook or ... > full story -
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment: Genetic Predictor of Response to Exposure Therapy
June 11, 2013 — There is growing evidence that a gene variant that reduces the plasticity of the nervous system also modulates responses to treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. In this case, patients with ... > full story
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