Serial cohabiters less likely than others to marry
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A new study in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that serial cohabiters are less likely than single-instance cohabiting unions to result in marriage. Similarly if serial cohabiters marry, divorce rates are very high. ...
Introducing Tassie's underwater robot – 'Searise'
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A miniature CSIRO submarine being used to study the health of Tasmania’s waterways has officially been named ‘Searise’.
Turtles alter nesting dates due to temperature change
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Turtles nesting along the Mississippi River and other areas are altering their nesting dates in response to rising temperatures, says a researcher from Iowa State University.
UC team virtually rebuilds lost architecture of the Shakers
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Nov 06, 2008 |
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The Shakers, a religious group that built 19 communities in the United States during the 1800s, had a prolific and distinct architectural construction and design style. Much of that architecture has been lost; however, a ...
Kidney transplantation provides cognitive benefits for patients with kidney disease
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Individuals with kidney disease often suffer from cognitive impairment, but kidney transplantation can improve their mental performance, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual ...
Pregnancy diabetes doubles the risk of language delay in children
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Children born to mothers with pregnancy-related diabetes run twice the risk of language development problems, according to a research team directed by Professor Ginette Dionne of Université Laval's School of Psychology. Details ...
How women can improve their quality of life after breast cancer treatment
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Opting for less damaging treatments, staying active and learning about the warning signs of lymphedema: that's how women with breast cancer can avoid developing chronic lymphedema, according to the German Institute for Quality ...
Herpes drug inhibits HIV replication, but with a price
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The anti-herpes drug acyclovir can also directly slow down HIV infection by targeting the reverse transcriptase (RT) enzyme, researchers report in this week's JBC. This beneficial effect does pose a risk though, as HIV-in ...
Melanin production discovered in fat tissue
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A two-year study conducted by researchers at George Mason University, INOVA Fairfax Hospital and the National Cancer Institute may open the door to new therapies for combating chronic diseases associated with obesity, a condition ...
New advancements in the use of adult, embryonic stem cells for tissue regeneration
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A major issue in the development of regenerative medicine is the cell sources used to rebuild damaged tissues. In a review of the issue published in Developmental Dynamics, researchers state that inducing regeneration in hum ...
Family problems affect African-American children more than other races
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It is a common belief that girls tend to internalize their problems, becoming depressed or anxious, while boys externalize their problems, turning to violence against people or property. A new study in the Journal of Marital an ...
Age, race are among factors that influence carotid-surgery success
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Advanced age and race are among the factors that can affect whether a patient dies or suffers a stroke after carotid-artery surgery, a UT Southwestern physician involved in a multicenter study has found.
Multiple sclerosis research charges ahead with new mouse model of disease
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A new study highlights the role of a charge-switching enzyme in nervous system deficits characteristic of multiple sclerosis and other related neurological illness.
CISA3 Researchers Look Into the Past with High-Resolution Digital Scans of Italy's Palazzo Medici
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Palazzo Medici, one of most significant landmarks of the Italian Renaissance, has always been something of a touchstone — it was completed in 1460 for the wealthy Medici family and later ...
Researchers find predictive tests and early treatment delay progression of blood cell cancer
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Mayo Clinic researchers say they have moved closer to their goal of providing personalized care for a common blood cell cancer. They have found that the use of predictive biomarkers along with two targeted treatments significantly ...
