A new study published in Scientific Reports found that smaller groups with longer memories are more likely to evolve cooperative strategies. This suggests that human societies' powerful memory capacity may have fed our ability to cooperate.
A two-year clinical study found that CD34+ cells significantly reduced angina frequency in patients resistant to other therapies. The treatment demonstrated persistent improvement in angina and a trend towards decreasing major cardiac events, offering new treatment options for 'no option' patients.
A study found that mentioning politics in environmental issue messages can deter people from supporting pro-science projects. Even those with more knowledge about the issue were less likely to back solutions when framed around global warming terminology.
A recent study published in Frontiers in Genetics found that black men with more genetic variants descended from West Africa tend to have a lower waist circumference and waist-hip ratio, indicating less central adiposity. This suggests that certain genes may provide partial protection against obesity.
A meta-analytic review found that lenient return policies increase purchases more than they increase returns. Retailers may benefit from creating complex return policies varying along multiple dimensions to balance these concerns.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Brown University a five-year, $11.5 million grant to expand its research in computational biology. The new Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) will support early career faculty members as they tackle genomics underlying diseases such as cancer and preeclampsia. Researchers will...
A recent study by the University of Vermont found that irrigation systems in wine-producing regions of New Zealand led farmers to perceive their local area as cooler and wetter than it actually is. This misperception can slow efforts to address climate change, according to the research.
A six-week online training course called GET.ON has been shown to reduce the risk of developing depression in people at increased risk. The study found that 27% of those who completed the course developed depression, compared to 41% of those who did not receive the training.
A new study using optogenetics has increased long-term memory in mice with fear disorders, such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. The technique, tested in two mouse populations, improved memory recall and reduced fear responses, offering potential therapeutic targets for these conditions.
Scientists have discovered a single genetic mutation that causes multiple sclerosis in two-thirds of those affected, providing a potential target for therapies. The mutation leads to a defective protein that disrupts communication between the brain and body, resulting in vision problems, muscle weakness, and cognitive impairments.
African American men with high West African genetic ancestry have lower waist circumference and waist-hip ratio, indicating reduced central adiposity. In contrast, African American women do not show a similar association, suggesting that genes from West Africa may offer protection against obesity in men but not women.
Two studies found that a high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assay can accurately diagnose or rule out heart attacks in patients with chest pain. The tests identified 19% of patients as potentially suitable for immediate discharge and had high diagnostic performance in excluding heart attacks. A new algorithm using this test showed rap...
The Global Names project enables the rapid indexing of content using scientific names, improving the discovery of small data. The study found that name-matching was improved to almost 85% with simplified or canonical versions of names.
A recent Iowa State University study found that employers prioritize oral communication skills in new college graduates, ranking them above other forms of communication. The study suggests that colleges should adopt a multimodal teaching approach to prepare students for various job requirements.