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Adult Brain Neurons Can Remodel Connections
Overturning a century of prevailing thought, scientists are finding that neurons in the adult brain can remodel their connections.
Social Amoeba Seek Kin Association
Starving "social amoebae" called Dictyostelium discoideum seek the support of "kin" when they form multi-cellular organisms made up of dead stalks and living spores, researchers report.
System at breaking point, suspended N.L. nurse says
A central Newfoundland nurse who was disciplined amid a union campaign for higher wages has suggested that Premier Danny Williams's wealth may remove him from the plight of ordinary people...
Video seen as Army suicide prevention tool
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army, as part of its suicide prevention program, is using an interactive video to encourage soldiers to seek help to cope...
Mothers' Mental Games Increase Depressive Symptoms In Daughters, Study Finds
A new study in the journal Family Relations examined the effects of a mother's psychological control on the risk for depression of African-American adolescents. Researchers found that girls whose mothers...
Publication Bias Found Among Trials Submitted To FDA: New Study
A quarter of drug trials submitted in support of new drug applications to the US Food and Drug Administration remain unpublished five years after the fact, says new research.
Robo-lizards help prove long-standing signalling theory
Like teachers who rap a ruler before announcing homework in noisy classrooms, Puerto Rican anole lizards perform eye-catching pushups before beginning head-bobbing displays that advertise their territory and status, according...
Telephone counselling may be as effective as face-to-face counselling in weight loss maintenance
Face-to-face and telephone follow-up sessions appear to be more effective in the maintenance of weight loss for women from rural communities compared with weight loss education alone, according to a...
Peer-led sex education does not reduce abortions among teenagers
A trial of peer-led sex education in schools in England has found that it is not more effective at reducing teenage abortions than the sex education classes given by teachers....
Time single working moms spend with kids surprises researchers
"Time poor" single mothers come surprisingly close in the number of hours they spend caring for their children compared to married mothers, and the difference is explained almost entirely by...
Poll: Should cannabis be reclassified as a class B drug?
Should cannabis be upgraded from a class C drug to class B?
Bioinformatics lecturers enlist undergrads to tackle DNA annotation challenge
In this week's issue of PLoS Biology, a team of Marseilles University lecturers led by Pascal Hingamp, describe the Annotathon - an innovative bioinformatics teaching approach that appeals to...
A Soldier, Taking Orders From Its Ethical Judgment Center
Some scientists propose that fighting robots have benefits, but moral question linger.
Vital Signs: Patterns: Better Health for Religiously Observant
A new study found that women who attended religious services were one-fifth less likely to die than those who did not.
Research Center Tied to Drug Company
Documents reveal that a renowned child psychiatrist pushed Johnson & Johnson to fund a research center whose goal was “to move forward the commercial goals of J&J.”
The Evidence Gap: New Arena for Testing of Drugs: Real World
There is a growing movement to gather evidence to explore what treatment is best for typical patients with complex symptoms.
The Welllcome Collection: where science and art are encouraged to meet Stuart Jeffries profiles the work of the Wellcome Collection
On the wall of the Wellcome Collection in London is a colour pencil drawing of a man's crotch that makes me wince.
Jim Al-Khalili: Scientists must publicly defend rational, secular society
Jim Al-Khalili: While people still cling to beliefs from the dark ages, more scientists must publicly defend rational, secular society
U of C students risk arrest for anti-abortion displays
Some University of Calgary students say they will risk arrest and possibly even expulsion by holding an anti-abortion protest later this week.
Nap without guilt: It boosts sophisticated memory
(AP) -- Just in time for the holidays, some medical advice most people will like: Take a nap. Interrupting sleep seriously disrupts memory-making, compelling new research suggests. But on...
TV: Not the only channel to early sex
Watching plenty of television combined with low self-esteem, poor relationships with parents, and low academic achievement are some of the factors that may add up to young people having sex...
Health study in Uganda calls for improved services for internally displaced persons
There are over 1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Uganda due to the 20-year conflict waged between a rebel group, the Lord's Resistance Army, and the central government...
Uncertainty can be more stressful than clear negative feedback
Some individuals would rather receive clear negative information than deal with ambiguity or uncertainty, according to new research out of the University of Toronto. read more
Tinnitus: Psychological Treatment And Neurostimulation Offer Hope
A remarkable number of patients with tinnitus demonstrate withdrawal behavior and have a negative view of life. Feelings of anxiety and depression result in patients experiencing the complaint as a...
Brits Said to Believe in Aliens and Ghosts More Than God
A new survey in Britain claims to have found more people believe in aliens and ghosts than in God.
Cyber-bully trial in limbo after testimony
The criminal trial of accused cyber-bully Lori Drew is in limbo as a federal judge considers whether to dismiss the case during the trial.
Bittersweet milestones: Depression in adults 100 years old and over is poorly understood
For many of the elderly, the golden years are anything but. Faced with health problems, financial issues and the death of a spouse or loved one, many adults 65...
How to speed emotional recovery after disaster
It helps to stick to a routine, stay close to loved ones and accomplish small tasks, mental health experts say. ...