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Sep 26, 2014 11:52 AM EDT

Women Get To Decide In Sexual Pairing

In the game of love and life, science shows that women are more likely to choose same age or slightly older partners. This is bad news for those who prefer older women, according to recent findings published in "Women's and Men's Sexual Preferences and Activities with Respect to the Partner's Age: E...

Sep 26, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

How to Stop Rabies Deaths Worldwide: Mass Dog Vaccinations

Rabies is a deadly and painful virus and now, scientists may have come up with a solution to eliminate it for good. Researchers have found that rabies can be eliminated among humans by stopping it point-blank among dogs.

Sep 26, 2014 07:35 AM EDT

The Evolution of Stone Tools Reveals Human Innovation was Worldwide

Stone tools may be more of a common invention than researchers once thought. Scientists have found that this human technological innovation occurred intermittently throughout the Old World, rather than spreading from a single point, as previously thought.

Sep 25, 2014 08:13 PM EDT

What Online Dating Tells Us About The Future Of A Relationship

As more and more individuals turn to online dating and social media to find the perfect mate, researchers look to determine what an effective means of finding a future spouse actually means. The intriguing results of a new study are published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Netw...

Sep 25, 2014 09:46 AM EDT

New Genetic Study Reveals Females Were Dominant During Human History

The human population has been divided into male and female throughout human history. Now, though, scientists have examined human genetics and have found that females have long dominated worldwide populations, revealing a bit more about our genetic past.

Sep 24, 2014 05:54 PM EDT

Researchers Create First ALS, Dementia Mouse Model

Researchers have created the first animal model of ALS dementia--a form of ALS that also damages the brain. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have developed the model to directly examine the brains of living mice, under anesthesia, at the microscopic level.

Sep 24, 2014 05:45 PM EDT

Most Breast Cancer Patients At Peace With Removal Decision

Statistics show that many women with cancer in one breast are now making the decision to also have the other breast removed. Are they regretful about their decision?

Sep 22, 2014 06:10 PM EDT

One Time Intervention Goes A Long Way In Depression Risk For Teens

When it comes to preventing depression, a little often goes a long way.

Sep 22, 2014 06:06 PM EDT

Blood Test May Determine Risk of Psychosis

Could a blood test determine psychosis risk?

Sep 22, 2014 05:52 PM EDT

Low Iron May Increase The Risk of Autism in Expectant Mothers

A new study on mothers with autistic children suggests that they be less likely to take iron supplements before and during pregnancy.

Sep 22, 2014 05:46 PM EDT

Babies Have Stronger Immune Systems Than Once Thought

Recent findings published in the journal Nature Medicine contradict previous studies suggesting that babies carry budding and potentially weak immune systems. Quite the contrary.

Sep 22, 2014 05:42 PM EDT

Migration of Cancer Cells Dependent on Energy Needs

Cancer cells that are traveling to different sites require various amounts of energy for other components that continue to proliferate at the original tumor site, according to findings published in the journal Nature Cell Biology.