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People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link
People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link Asthma sufferers who have been abused by intimate partners have worse asthma symptoms, but researchers are still trying to understand the reasons behind this link. Most current treatments for asthma target inflammation, but a new […]
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Woven baskets aren’t just aesthetically pleasing – materials science research finds they’re sturdier and more resilient than stiff containers
Woven baskets aren’t just aesthetically pleasing – materials science research finds they’re sturdier and more resilient than stiff containers Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that woven baskets are sturdier and more resilient than stiff containers due to their ability to bend before breaking. The team designed a series of small woven units […]
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Signature size and narcissism − a psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link
Signature size and narcissism − a psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link Signature size has been found to be related to status and self-esteem, as observed by social psychologist Yoan Valat in a study conducted over 50 years ago. Valat’s research involved analyzing signatures of faculty members, students, and blue-collar workers […]
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Phone data could help identify mental health disorders
Phone data could help identify mental health disorders Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found that cellphone data can help identify mental health disorders, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study used a statistical analysis tool to find correlations between sensor data and mental health symptoms reported by participants, showing that sensor […]
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Parkinson’s protein clumps drain brain cells of energy
Parkinson’s protein clumps drain brain cells of energy Parkinson’s disease protein clumps can drain brain cells of energy by breaking down adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule responsible for powering cellular activities. The protein clumps, composed of alpha-synuclein, reshape themselves to trap ATP in a small pocket, causing it to break apart and release energy, similar […]
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New trick could stop lung cancer in its tracks
New trick could stop lung cancer in its tracks A researcher at the University of Missouri has discovered that tiny bubble-shaped packages called extracellular vesicles (EVs) may hold the key to stopping lung cancer in its tracks. EVs are released by nearly every cell in the body, including cancer cells, and can carry harmful signals […]
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Book challenges ideas about why whales sing
Book challenges ideas about why whales sing University at Buffalo professor Eduardo Mercado III challenges the long-held scientific consensus that whales sing as a courtship display. Mercado’s new book “Why Whales Sing?” proposes an alternative explanation: whales use their songs to explore and scan their surroundings, effectively using sound as sonar. The sonar hypothesis directly […]
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Aging chimps show human-like cognitive decline
Aging chimps show human-like cognitive decline Aging chimpanzees may be showing signs of human-like cognitive decline, similar to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in eLife. The researchers observed that older female chimpanzees who used to be skilled at cracking nuts with stones were confused and faltered in performing tasks, suggesting a decline […]
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Simple tool can help uncover underdiagnosed back condition
Simple tool can help uncover underdiagnosed back condition A new study has developed an innovative online screening questionnaire called the A-tool to help identify people with underdiagnosed back conditions, specifically axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The A-tool consists of a brief set of clinical questions that patients can complete themselves without a physician intermediary, and it has […]
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Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research
Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research Nonprofits that rely heavily on contractors can experience a 27% decrease in attendance at museums, theaters, and other arts organizations. The use of flexible labor arrangements, such as hiring contractors instead of full-time employees, may not […]
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