Temporary infidelity may contribute to the stability of ancient relationships
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Partner switching between fungus farming ants and their fungal clones during nest establishment may contribute to the stability of this long-term mutualistic relationship.
Liver disease 'shrunk' by blood-pressure drug
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A blood-pressure medicine has been shown to reverse the effects of early-stage liver failure in some patients.
Elevated water temperature and acidity boost growth of key sea star species
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New research by zoologists at the University of British Columbia indicates that elevated water temperatures and heightened concentrations of carbon dioxide can dramatically increase the growth rate of a keystone species of ...
Folic acid even more baby-protective than thought
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(AP) -- Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects.
Carbon monoxide reverses diabetic gastric problem in mice
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Mayo Clinic researchers have shown that very low doses of inhaled carbon monoxide in diabetic mice reverses the condition known as gastroparesis or delayed stomach emptying, a common and painful complication for many diabetic ...
When adult patients have anxiety disorder, their children need help too
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
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In what is believed to be the first U.S. study designed to prevent anxiety disorders in the children of anxious parents, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center have found that a family-based program reduced symptoms ...
In the turf war against seaweed, coral reefs more resilient than expected
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There's little doubt that coral reefs the world over face threats on many fronts: pollution, diseases, destructive fishing practices and warming oceans. But reefs appear to be more resistant to one potential menace - seaweed ...
Staying together 'for kids' sake' isn't always best
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The research is clear: Adolescents tend to fare better -- academically and behaviorally -- when they live with both biological parents. But when their parents frequently argue, young adults are significantly ...
Glucose metabolism and recidivism of severe violent crimes in alcohol intoxications
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
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It is commonly known that alcoholism and alcohol intoxications are connected with severe violent crimes such as homicides. For instance, in Finland even 80 per cent of these crimes happen in alcohol intoxications. It has ...
Wiping out the world's mass migrations
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Densely packed wildebeests flowing over the Serengeti, bison teeming across the Northern Plains—these iconic images extend from Hollywood epics to the popular imagination. But the fact is, all of the world's ...
Study shows gay couples want legal rights, regardless of marriage
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
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New research from North Carolina State University shows that gay and lesbian couples are forming long-term, committed relationships, even in the absence of the right to marry. However, couples surveyed for the study overwhelmingly ...
Space station astronauts: Big family in full house
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(AP) -- Life on board the international space station is busier and more crowded now that it's a full house.
Google to sell new e-books online
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Google plans to begin selling electronic versions of new books online this year, posing a potential challenge to market leader Amazon.
New study finds lowfat chocolate milk is effective post-exercise recovery aid for soccer players
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Soccer players and exercise enthusiasts now have another reason to reach for lowfat chocolate milk after a hard workout, suggests a new study from James Madison University presented at the American College of Sports Medicine ...
New device detects heart disease using less than one drop of blood
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Testing people for heart disease might be just a finger prick away thanks to a new credit card-sized device created by a team of researchers from Harvard and Northeastern universities in Boston. In a research report published ...
