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Moral in the Morning, but Dishonest in the Afternoon
Our ability to exhibit
self-control to avoid
cheating or lying is
significantly reduced over
the course of a day, making
us more likely to be
... > full story
New Bio Bank to Resolve Legal, Ethical Issues
When researchers collect
human tissue in a so-called
bio bank, the purpose is
usually to learn about
various diseases and improve
curing of them. But a group
... > full story
Dishonest Deeds Lead to 'Cheater's High,' as Long as No One Gets Hurt, Study Finds
People who get away with
cheating when they believe
no one is hurt by their
dishonesty are more likely
to feel upbeat than
... > full story
Can One Buy the Right to Name a Planet? A Response to Recent Name-Selling Campaigns
In the light of recent
events, where the
possibility of buying the
rights to name exoplanets
has been advertised, the
... > full story
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New IOM Report Assesses Oversight of Clinical Gene Transfer Protocols
December 5, 2013 — In most cases, human gene transfer research is no longer novel or controversial enough to require additional review from the National Institutes of Health's Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee, known ... > full story -
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Interns Should Be More Aware of Their Rights, According to a New Guide
December 5, 2013 — A series of guidelines hopes to shed light on the rights of employers who take on ... > full story -
Parents' Work Hours in Evenings, Nights, Weekends Disadvantage Children
December 2, 2013 — A comprehensive review of studies on parents’ work schedules and child development spanning the last three decades shows that parents’ work schedules in evenings, nights and weekends, so ... > full story -
Hooking Phishers of Men and Women
November 25, 2013 — Phishing is a fraudulent attempt seeking to acquire money, confidential information or other gain such as usernames, passwords or credit card details from people by masquerading as a trustworthy ... > full story -
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Controversial Cholesterol Guidelines Biggest Change in 25 Years
November 14, 2013 — New cholesterol guidelines for identifying adults at risk for heart disease represent the biggest change in such expert advice in more than 25 years, and could dramatically affect how patients are ... > full story -
Swine Flu Pandemic Media With Pharma Links More Likely to Talk Up Risks, Promote Drugs
November 11, 2013 — Academics with links to the pharmaceutical industry were more likely to talk up the risks of the 2009-10 British swine flu pandemic in the media and promote the use of drugs than those without these ... > full story -
Mothers' Relationships Can Influence Adolescent Children's Relationships
November 6, 2013 — Researchers have found that mothers' relationships can influence adolescent children's relationships with their friends, particularly the negative and antagonistic ... > full story -
Investment Bankers on Boards Make for Better Corporate Mergers
November 1, 2013 — A new study finds that having an investment on a corporate board makes for more successful mergers and acquisitions with higher stock prices, lower costs and ... > full story -
Study Examines Expedited FDA Drug Approvals, Safety Questions Remain
October 28, 2013 — Fewer patients were studied as part of expedited reviews of new drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2008, and some safety questions remain unanswered, according to a ... > full story -
Flawed Health Care System Causes Doctors to 'Bend' Ethical Norms to Best Serve Patients
October 28, 2013 — A survey among rheumatologists finds many face moral dilemmas when trying to do what’s best for their patients in the current health care ... > full story
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