Archive: 08/09/2016

Negative experiences on Facebook linked to increased depression risk in young adults

In the first study of its kind, public health researchers show that young adults who reported having negative experiences on Facebook—including bullying, meanness, misunderstandings or unwanted contacts—were at significantly ...

Sep 8, 2016

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Nijmegen breakage syndrome: Molecular pathways that lead to microcephaly

Scientists from Jerusalem and Duesseldorf have succeeded in generating induced pluripotent stem cells from a rare disorder called Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS) and to push these cells to become early neurons, revealing ...

Sep 8, 2016

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Sensory cells of the balance organ can regenerate after injury

Research at Umeå University in Sweden shows that in the utricle – which is one of the internal ear's balance organs in mammals – epithelial cells can be regenerated, resulting in healthy sensory hair cells and surrounding ...

Sep 8, 2016

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Why you should worry about the privatization of genetic data

President Obama has promised to support a bold future for medicine where diagnostic testing and treatments aren't just what's best for most people – they're what's best for you.

Sep 8, 2016

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Ten-year time limit on storing human eggs should be scrapped, says new research

The 10 year statutory time limit on the storage of human eggs should be scrapped to allow women to freeze their eggs for longer periods, according to new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science ...

Sep 8, 2016

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Diabetes as a risk factor of air pollution

Exposure to air pollution at the place of residence increases the risk of developing insulin resistance as a pre-diabetic state of type 2 diabetes. Scientists of Helmholtz Zentrum München, in collaboration with colleagues ...

Sep 8, 2016

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What the pursuit of well-being means for our brain

In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Gregor Hasler (University of Bern) analyzes the neuroscientific implications of the pursuit of well-being.

Sep 8, 2016

Seniors less likely to buy longevity insurance despite value, study finds

As life expectancy for American seniors continues to rise, many aging Americans face problems outliving the amount of money they have saved for retirement. Annuities are one type of financial product that could help insure ...

Sep 8, 2016

When a child stops speaking, researcher helps find their voice

Eleven-year-old Aylani Suazo has not spoken to anyone in school since age 7.

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Cancer therapies for dogs may speed up treatments for humans

In my favorite childhood photo, I'm sitting in a big laundry basket in a pile of lab mix puppies. They're licking my face, pulling on my curls and I'm laughing with absolute joy. Dogs are good at teaching us to live in the ...

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