What Does It Mean To Say That A Person With Autism Has An Extreme Male Brain?
This article is about whether the concept of an ‘extreme male brain’ has any explanatory power for autism. Clinical autism is more common in men…
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Yearly Archive: 2019
Handle With Care: Research To Improve Bycatch Survival Through Better Handling
Published by Katrina Cook and Maryann Watson Department of Forest Sciences and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia, and Marine Affairs Program, Dalhousie University These…
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Who Knew What Tau In Oligodendrocytes Can Do?
Being tuned in to the changes in life and staying current makes you young at heart. As life evolves, the ability to adapt moves your…
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Vanadium In Shallow Groundwaters: A Potentially Dangerous Pollutant?
Among the critical elements (Figure 1), vanadium (V) has been proposed to be a potentially dangerous pollutant, especially in the critical zone. The United States…
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The Role Of DDX3X In The Immune System
The innate immune system establishes a first-line defense against invading pathogenic microorganisms. The pathogens are sensed by dedicated antigen receptors. These receptors subsequently emit signals…
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Harming Your Rivals Is Not Only Satisfying, But Also Suppresses Physical Pain
You might be familiar with the concept called schadenfreude — feeling pleasure from another person’s pain. Schadenfreude is not only felt between individuals, but also…
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The Link Between Intimate Partner Homicides And Firearm Legislation
Firearm use is responsible for nearly 40,000 deaths and 80,000 injuries yearly in the US, with 2018 statistics marking the highest such rates seen in…
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How Hand Grip Strength Could Indicate Brain Health
One of the most remarkable findings to emerge from medical science in recent years is the strong association that exists between age-related declines in hand…
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Bridging The History Of Climate Change And Human Society: A Case From Imperial China
Geographical environment, especially climate change, has long been one of the most important driving forces in the evolution of human history. Climate change could cause…
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The Psychological Science Accelerator: Building A “CERN For Psychology”
The science of human behavior holds great promise for illuminating processes that impact every one of our lives every day. We study how one can…
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Using Behavioral Treatment To Curb Conduct Problems In Children With Callous-Unemotional Traits
Behavior problems in children take many forms, including verbal defiance towards authority figures, non-compliance, and physical aggression – all of which fall under a broad…
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