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Dec 17, 2013 11:58 AM EST

Self-Affirmation Techniques Help the Poor Overcome Poverty

UNICEF estimates that 22,000 children die every day due to poverty. However, for those suffering through dark times, a new study shows that remembering past successes can help struggling families improve brain function by several IQ points and even increase their willingness to seek help through aid...

Dec 17, 2013 10:33 AM EST

Childhood Bullying may Increase Psychotic Experiences Later in Life

A recent study shows that later in life, adult victims of childhood bullying may be more prone to psychotic experiences.

Dec 17, 2013 09:24 AM EST

Chemicals from Fracking Could Cause Infertility

Hyraulic fracturing is a process that's used in nine out of 10 natural gas wells in the United States in which millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals are pumped underground to break apart rock and release gas. Over the years, fracking has become a particularly controversial issue due to en...

Dec 17, 2013 09:11 AM EST

Ancient Human Ancestor Evolved Agile Hands Earlier Than Thought

Scientists have uncovered a bit more about human hand evolution; they've found a new hand bone from a human ancestor who roamed East Africa about 1.42 million years ago.

Dec 17, 2013 07:30 AM EST

Ancient Neanderthals Buried Their Dead Like Modern Humans

Humans aren't the only ones that pay respect to their dead and bury them. It turns out that Neanderthals did the same. The findings reveal that this ancient species may have been far more intelligent and human-like than archaeologists first expected.

Dec 17, 2013 10:43 PM EST

Are Multivitamins a Waste of Money?

It's estimated that nearly 40 percent of Americans regularly take multivitamins. However, recent studies suggest that taking them may not carry any added health benefit.

Dec 17, 2013 03:04 AM EST

Study Ties Genetic Deficiency in Males to Onset of Liver Cancer

A deficiency of the gene NCOA5 in mice triggered a spontaneous reaction that led to the development of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma

Dec 17, 2013 03:27 AM EST

Been There, Done That! New Discovery Confirms Neanderthals Buried Their Dead Much Before Modern Humans Adopted The Ritual

Researchers of a 13-year-long study on Neanderthal bones found in south-western France concluded that the human ancestors also buried their dead, according to a New York University press release.

Dec 16, 2013 09:10 PM EST

Regulation of Cancer-Causing Protein KRas Could Create Target Therapies for Patients with Mutation

A recent study looks at how the regulation of a newly-discovered cancer-causing protein known as KRas could potentially help to develop targeted therapies for those carrying the KRas mutation.

Dec 16, 2013 03:59 PM EST

An Animation That Explains a Thesis in 5 Minutes

A doctoral student in computational biology has succeeded with the daunting task of summarizing four years of research through a short animated film dedicated to friends and family.

Dec 16, 2013 02:55 PM EST