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Ecological speciation by sexual selection on good genes: Is speciation adaptive?

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Darwin suggested that the action of natural selection can produce new species, but 150 years after the publication of his famous book, 'On the Origin of Species', debate still continues on the mechanisms of speciation. New ...


Improving female reproductive health and empowerment through control of NTDs

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Controlling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in developing countries would help improve the reproductive health and rights of girls and women in the poorest countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, according ...


Common plastics chemicals linked to ADHD symptoms

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 4

Phthalates are important components of many consumer products, including toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items. Studies to date on phthalates have been inconsistent, with some linking exposure to these ...


'The pill' for him: Scientists find a hormonal on-and-off switch for male fertility

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new research report published in the December 2009 print issue of The FASEB Journal could one day give men similar type of control over their fertility that women have had since the 1960s. That's because scientists have f ...


Teen girls diagnosed with STI more likely to seek treatment for partners after watching video

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A study at Johns Hopkins Children's Center found that girls diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) who watched a short educational video were three times more likely to discuss their condition with their partners ...


Pilot study relates phthalate exposure to less-masculine play by boys

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 9

A study of 145 preschool children reports, for the first time, that when the concentrations of two common phthalates in mothers' prenatal urine are elevated their sons are less likely to play with male-typical toys and games, ...


A RANK insider resolving the enigma of the fever chart

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mammals have evolved a complex system for controlling bone remodeling. Babies require calcium for healthy bones and they obtain it from their mother's milk. Nursing mothers release calcium from their bones. Surprisingly, ...


An end to sleep problems? Researchers discover enzyme behind effects of sleep deprivation

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

There is hope for those who miss one night too many or whose children keep them up at night. The unwelcome effects of a bad night's sleep - forgetfulness, impaired mental performance - can be dealt with by reducing the concentration ...


Ecstasy may be linked to sleep apnea

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created 13 hours ago | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

New research shows that recreational users of the drug known as ecstasy may be at a higher risk for sleep apnea. The study is published in the December 2, 2009, online issue of Neurology.


Parent training key to improved treatment of behavior problems in children with autism

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The serious behavior problems that can occur in children with autism and related conditions can be reduced with a treatment plan that includes medication combined with a structured training program for parents, according ...



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