News tagged with cultural group


Group finds facial expressions not as universal as thought

(Medical Xpress) -- For most of history, people have assumed that facial expressions are generally universal; a smile by someone of any cultural group generally is an expression of happiness or pleasure, for ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Peptide found to induce autophagy resulting in defense against diseases

(Medical Xpress)—A multi-disciplined team of researchers from the United States and The Netherlands has found that introducing a certain type of peptide into mice cells induces autophagy, which in turn helps in fighting ...

Medical research created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Discovery that specific protein modification important in cancer development

All proteins are made from chains of amino acids and their functions can be modified by adding small molecules to specific amino acids. One such modification is the addition of a methyl group, which is made ...

Cancer created Feb 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Refugees often face greater challenges in adapting to US than other immigrants

Many refugees to the U.S. travel thousands of miles to a safe harbor, but once here find that adjusting to linguistic and cultural differences is an equally daunting task, according to new research to be presented by two ...

Health created Aug 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teens maintain their religion

High school is a turbulent time for adolescents. Every parent knows these are the years when teens begin to spread their wings, develop their own self-awareness and confirm their identification with specific social groups ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

China begins phasing out prisoner organs next year

China will start phasing out its reliance on organs from executed prisoners for transplants early next year as a new national donation system is implemented, a government-appointed expert has said.

Other created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0