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Past experience of pheromones induces dominant courtship behavior in fruit flies
By investigating the interplay between pheromone signaling and behavior in fruit flies, researchers have begun to understand how an adult fly's earlier experience as a young individual can influence its behavior towards other flies as an adult.   view more (2005-10-11)

Genetic risk for anxiety does not have to be destiny
A growing body of basic animal research and studies of abused and neglected children provide a strong basis of support for the hypothesis that individuals with particular genotypes are at greater risk for depression, anxiety disorders, and problems with the abuse of alcohol and other substances.   view more (2009-04-29)

Children who blow their own trumpet
Young children are unaware of the concept of modesty. As they get older, they start to understand the benefits and social importance of keeping quiet about their own achievements.   view more (2002-02-27)

Early severe deprivation impairs social development of infants
These were the findings of a study published today, Thursday, 9 September 1999, in the British Journal of Developmental Psychology , by Jana Kreppner and colleagues at the Institute of Psychiatry, London.   view more (1999-09-02)

World's largest DNA scan for autism uncovers new gene variant for disorder
UCLA scientists, in partnership with 30 research institutions across the country, have identified a new gene variant that is highly common in autistic children.   view more (2009-04-29)

Your mom was wrong: Horseplay is an important part of development
Playground roughhousing has long been a tradition of children and adolescents, much to the chagrin of several generations of parents who worry that their child will be hurt or worse, become accustom to violence and aggression. But animal research may paint a different portrait of rough and tumble play; one that suggests that social and emotional... view more... (2007-03-20)

Few friends combined with loneliness linked to poor mental and physical health for elderly
Although not having many close friends contributes to poorer health for many older adults, those who also feel lonely face even greater health risks, research at the University of Chicago suggests. Older people who are able to adjust to being alone don't have the same health problems.   view more (2009-03-19)

Multiracial youth more likely to engage in violent behavior, substance abuse
Multiracial adolescents in middle school are significantly more likely to engage in such problem behaviors as violence and substance use than single-race young people, according to a new study.   view more (2006-05-02)

Evolutionary forces explain why women live longer than men
Despite research efforts to find modern factors that would explain the different life expectancies of men and women, the gap is actually ancient and universal.   view more (2006-05-10)

Mutant mice show key autism traits
While the causes of autism remain complex and mysterious, researchers are steadily adding pieces to its intricate puzzle.   view more (2006-05-04)

Hyperactivity and academic achievement could be linked by genetics
Children who are hyperactive tend to do worse academically than their peers who are not hyperactive.   view more (2007-05-17)

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)

Cynical shyness can precipitate violence in males and may be factor in school shootings
After performing an analysis of school shootings in the last decade, researchers at the Shyness Research Institute in Indiana say that the perpetrators are likely to suffer from cynical shyness-an extreme form of shyness that predominantly affects males and can lead to violent behavior.   view more (2007-08-20)

A hormone that enhances one's memory of happy faces
Oxytocin was originally studied as the "milk let-down factor," i.e., a hormone that was necessary for breast-feeding. However, there is increasing evidence that this hormone also plays an important role in social bonding and maternal behaviors.   view more (2008-07-29)

Patients who suffer from chronic fatigue have poor social support
A study performed in Netherlands provides new insights into the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and social environment. Several studies suggested that the surroundings of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients are of importance in the persistence of complaints. Contrary to what was expected, participation in support groups has not... view more... (2004-04-06)

Predictors of disease behavior change in Crohn's disease
Using the Vienna classification system, it has been shown in clinic-based cohorts that there can be a significant change in disease behavior over time, whereas disease location remains relatively stable.   view more (2009-08-10)

University of Denver bullying victimization study
A University of Denver study shows a curriculum-based bullying prevention program reduced incidents of bullying by 20 percent, twice as much as in the study control group.   view more (2008-02-22)

New study seeks understanding of effects of social phobia
Social phobia or social anxiety disorder is a common and distressing problem that can cause sufferers immense difficulties in all areas of their lives, affecting their performance at work and personal relationships.   view more (2005-01-24)

Color Vision Drove Primates to Develop Red Skin and Hair, Study Finds
You might call it a tale of "monkey see, monkey do." Researchers at Ohio University have found that after primates evolved the ability to see red, they began to develop red and orange skin and hair.   view more (2007-05-25)

Pesky fruit flies learn from experienced females: Study
A common household nuisance, the fruit fly, is capable of intricate social learning much like that used by humans, according to new research from McMaster University.   view more (2009-09-17)
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