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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Diagnosed autism is more common in an IT-rich region

A new study from Cambridge University has for the first time found that autism diagnoses are more common in an IT-rich region.

Jun 20, 2011

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Neuroscience

Study shows how our brain and personality provide protection against emotional distress

If you feel anxious prior to exams, take note: studies suggest that you can learn how to be resilient and manage your stress and anxiety.

Aug 30, 2018

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Neuroscience

Curiosity: We're studying the brain to help you harness it

They say curiosity killed the cat for a reason. Being curious has many advantages, but it is also associated with risk taking. But what is curiosity exactly? Is it really just one personality trait that you can have more ...

Sep 13, 2019

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Skip the texts: Face-to-face meetings make college students happier

In a world where everyone spends more and more time with eyes fixed on their phones, new research suggests young people feel happier after socializing with friends in person rather than virtually.

Aug 5, 2022

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Psychology & Psychiatry

New study sheds light on role of genetics in recovering from eating disorders

A substantial number of people with eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa have a chronic course. They are severely underweight and have a high likelihood of dying from malnutrition. No treatment has been found that ...

Jul 26, 2011

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Owners of high-status cars are on a collision course with traffic

Why do BMW and Audi owners often seem to drive like idiots? Is it the car that makes them behave aggressively behind the wheel, or are specific types of people drawn to such cars as well being more likely to break traffic ...

Jan 29, 2020

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Finnish study shows increase in economically valuable personality traits

(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in Finland has found that personality traits that convey economic advantages rose over a 15-year study period. In their paper published in Proceedings ...

Jun 6, 2017 report

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Genetics

Study: Gene-gene interactions important to trait variance

(Medical Xpress)—Gaining more insight into predicting how genes affect physical or behavioral traits by charting the genotype-phenotype map holds promise to speed discoveries in personalized medicine. But figuring out exactly ...

Sep 11, 2012

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Autism spectrum disorders

Heritability of autism spectrum disorder studied in UK twins

Substantial genetic and moderate environmental influences were associated with risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and broader autism traits in a study of twins in the United Kingdom, according to an article published ...

Mar 4, 2015

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