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Putting Concussion Under the Genetic Microscope
The world’s first study on whether genetic variations are involved in the post-traumatic headache experienced by some people following concussion is underway at QUT, funded by a $250,000 US Department of Defence grant.
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In the Bonobo Dating Scene, Mothers Go the Extra Mile to Aid Reproductive Success
Researchers have found that while both bonobo and chimpanzee mothers will advocate for their sons in male-on-male conflicts, bonobo moms go the extra mile to aid their sons’ copulation efforts.
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The Science of Snobbery
People who see themselves as being in a higher social class may tend to have an exaggerated belief that they are more adept than their equally capable lower-class counterparts, and that overconfidence can often be misinterpreted by others as greater competence in important situations, such as job interviews.
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Wave Goodbye to Weights as We Know Them
Following the General Conference on Weights and Measures in November 2018, perhaps one of the most significant revisions to the International System of Units (the SI) since its inception was agreed. Today, on World Metrology Day, it is being put into action.
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New Drug Inhibits Neonatal Seizures in Rodent Models
Researchers have identified a new drug that can inhibit neonatal seizures in rodent models, this discovery could open up new avenues for the treatment of epilepsy in human newborns.
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Imagination Can Change Our Attitudes
Sometimes in life there are special places that seem to stand out to us - that inconspicuous street corner where you were kissed for the first time, for example. Before the kiss you had never even noticed that corner. Our attitude towards these places changes - they become valuable to us. But could this also happen purely by the power of imagination rather than by the experience itself?
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Identifying a Sticky Culprit
In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the University of Colorado Denver and Binghamton University are the first to map the molecular structure and dynamics of an aggressive protein modification that spurs on Alzheimer's disease.
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Choosing to Own a Pooch May Be a Decision Influenced by Your Genetics
Scientists have studied the heritability of dog ownership using information from 35,035 twin pairs from the Swedish Twin Registry. The new study suggests that genetic variation explains more than half of the variation in dog ownership, implying that the choice of getting a dog is heavily influenced by an individual's genetic make-up.
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Crossword Addicts Have Better Brain Function
Older adults who regularly take part in word and number puzzles have sharper brains, according to the largest online study to date. The more regularly adults aged 50 and over played puzzles such as crosswords and Sudoku, the better their brain function, according to research in more than 19,000 participants, led by the University of Exeter and King's College London.
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A New Model of Working Memory
A new study presents a new model of working memory that aims to account for the remarkable flexibility of this type of memory.
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