Using sophisticated genome mining and gene manipulation techniques, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have solved a mystery that could lead to a new treatment approach for autism spectrum disorder ...
Nov 17, 2017
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Once a hip drug of the '70s and '80s party scene, cocaine is not only making a comeback, it's proving its staying power thanks to its potent allure. In fact, Drug Enforcement Administration officials say that traffickers ...
Jun 28, 2017
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New research findings often garner great attention. But when other scientists follow up and fail to replicate the findings? Not so much.
Apr 4, 2017
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More Americans than ever are turning to spiritual, meditative and religious retreats as a way to reset their daily life and enhance wellbeing. Now, researchers at The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson ...
Mar 23, 2017
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Pain serves as a warning signal to indicate the intensity and location of damage to the body. In addition to unpleasant sensations, painful events trigger negative emotional responses that may serve to reinforce pain-avoiding ...
Mar 13, 2017
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People with social anxiety avoid situations in which they are exposed to judgment by others. Those affected also lead a withdrawn life and maintain contact above all on the Internet. Around one in ten people is affected by ...
Mar 9, 2017
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A child's genetic make-up can play a large, hidden role in the success of efforts to maximize his or her development, South African research suggests.
Feb 28, 2017
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Researchers have found evidence that could shed new light on the complex community of trillions of microorganisms living in all our guts, and how they interact with our bodies.
Dec 29, 2016
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Researchers from the University of Liverpool have conducted a study examining the effect ecstasy has on different parts of the brain.
Apr 18, 2016
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Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Vollum Institute have uncovered remarkably detailed 3-D views of one of the most important transporters in the brain - the serotonin transporter. Their study, published ...
Apr 6, 2016
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