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Scientifically valid prevention programs cut rates of juvenile delinquency
Seventh-grade students in U.S. communities that have set up scientifically validated programs to reduce juvenile delinquency have a significantly smaller chance of engaging such behavior than do children in towns that have not adopted such programs.   view more (2008-06-24)

Insomnia in parents can result in sleep problems, suicidal behavior among their offspring
A history of chronic insomnia in parents is not only associated with elevated risk for insomnia but also with elevated risks for use of hypnotics, psychopathology and suicidal behavior in adolescent offspring, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Thursday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional... view more... (2008-06-12)

New study examines how sense of smell affects mating and aggression in mice
New research by scientists at UCSF sheds light on how the odor detecting system in mice sends signals that affect their social behavior.   view more (2005-12-22)

Family-based treatment more effective than supportive psychotherapy in treating bulimia
Bulimia patients age 12 to 19 years who received family-based treatment were less likely to continue to binge and purge than those who received supportive psychotherapy, which explores the underlying issues of the disorder.   view more (2007-09-04)

UC Engineering Researchers Uncover Factors That Control Ion Motion in Solid Electrolytes — Coming to a Pacemaker Near You
University of Cincinnati researchers show for the first time that they can connect an increase in electrical (ionic) conductivity with flexibility of their networks. The same team of researchers discovered intermediate phases seven years ago in amorphous or disordered materials where networks are covalently bonded.   view more (2007-05-09)

Taming Tiny, Unruly Waves for Nano Optics
Nanoscale devices present a unique challenge to any optical technology - there's just not enough room for light to travel in a straight line.   view more (2007-10-09)

NYU Child Study Center offers unique summer experience for children with ADHD
As parents and teachers know, children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can thrive in a setting that emphasizes achievement and success and maintains consistency and, therefore, predictability.   view more (2006-07-13)

Good parenting in kindergarten increases chances of good kids in fourth grade
How you interact with your children when they're just starting kindergarten helps determine their behavior by the time they finish fourth grade.   view more (2005-09-14)

The secret lives of sea slugs
It turns out that the sea slug isn't really that sluggish after all. So says the first broad field study of this charismatic orange creature's behavior in the wild.   view more (2006-05-04)

Early childhood behavior predicts adolescent alcohol and drug use
Children's behavior as early as age 3 can predict whether they will use alcohol and illicit drugs in adolescence, according to a study published in the July/August issue of the journal Child Development.   view more (2006-07-13)

Media invitation: The world we created? : Risking our environment
Scientific and technological advances are, by their very nature, risky. Experimentation is an investigation of the unknown. Without taking risks, some of the things we take for granted in today's society - such as antibiotics or pesticides - would not have been possible. But has a fear of the unknown become a major barrier for future developments?... view more... (2004-04-22)

Cocaine-induced synaptic plasticity linked to persistent addictive behaviors
The persistent nature of addiction is its most devastating feature. Understanding the mechanism underlying this phenomenon is the key for designing efficient therapy. Two separate studies published by Cell Press is the August 14 issue of the journal Neuron identify specific cocaine-induced changes in dopamine (DA) neurons that play a pivotal role... view more... (2008-08-14)

Colleges, communities combat off-campus student drinking
Programs that bring colleges and their surrounding neighborhoods together may help reduce off-campus drinking problems, a new study suggests.   view more (2009-06-15)

Simple measures can yield big greenhouse gas cuts, scientists say
New technologies and policies that save energy, remove atmospheric carbon and limit greenhouse gas emissions are needed to fight global climate change - but face daunting technological, economic and political hurdles, a Michigan State University scientist said.   view more (2009-10-27)

We are family -- but advertisers often miss the point
Even though most Americans think of themselves as part of a family - and many list "being a family" as a top priority - very little is known about how membership in this collective actually affects consumer decisions, from choosing a cell phone plan to remodeling the kitchen to how we display treasured keepsakes.   view more (2008-04-22)

Differences in sexual desire can be attributed to genetic variances
New evidence that individual differences in human sexual desire can be attributed to genetic variations has been revealed by a research group headed by a professor of psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.   view more (2006-05-31)

MSU study finds media coverage of breast cancer focuses too little on prevention
News coverage of breast cancer focuses too much on treatments and not enough on prevention, a trend that could prove risky in the long run for many women, say researchers at Michigan State University.   view more (2008-04-16)

Female auto crash rates increase alarmingly; airbags can be dangerous for tall and small people
Automobile crashes remain the leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults, compounded by the effects of alcohol and failure to use seatbelts.   view more (2007-05-16)

Self-regulation game predicts kindergarten achievement
Early childhood development researchers have discovered that a simple, five-minute self-regulation game not only can predict end-of-year achievement in math, literacy and vocabulary, but also was associated with the equivalent of several months of additional learning in kindergarten.   view more (2009-06-09)

Some antipsychotic drugs may be missing their mark
Drugs that treat depression, schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions and that target a particular protein on brain cells might not be triggering the most appropriate response in those cells, new research suggests.   view more (2008-01-02)
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