Do Men Like Women Who Like Women? A Discussion Of Recent Findings
Prevalence studies indicate that about one in five women experiences some degree of same-sex attraction. Since same-sex contacts do not lead to children, selection forces…
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Have Faith In Time! The Relationships Between Time Perspective And Religiosity
Time is one of the forces that strongly influence thoughts, emotions, and actions of people around the world. Everyone has a tendency to perceive time…
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How Methanogens Could Survive On Mars Despite Low Temperatures
Mars is typically considered too cold and dry to harbor any extant lifeforms. However, on Earth, microorganisms such as bacteria are found in the most…
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WRINKLED1 Transcription Factor And Plant Oil Biosynthesis
Plants produce and build up triacylglycerol (TAG, familiar to most people as vegetable oils) in their seeds as a main carbon and energy resource for…
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Depressive Symptoms In Adolescence Increase The Risk For Obesity And High BP Decades Later In Adulthood
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s leading cause of death, and up to 90% of CV events are related to our poor lifestyle choices. Adulthood…
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A Synthetic Metabolism Approach For Boosting Plant Yields
In “An Essay on the Principle of Population”, published in 1798, Thomas Malthus put forward his famous population trap concept, postulating the end of human…
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The Relationship Between Wild Ungulates And Temperate Forests
Wild ungulates such as deer, moose, goats, and boar are key drivers of forest ecosystems, as they can exert strong top-down control on forest structure…
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The Potential Benefit Of Emotional Awareness And Perceived Control For Socially Anxious Adolescents
The teenage years can be a tumultuous time, and for teenagers burdened by social anxiety, such worries will often increase the difficulties they face. Research…
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Lipidomics Study Reveals Possible Associations Between Staphylococcus Aureus Virulence And Metabolism Of Host Lipids
Have you ever wondered if bacteria that infect us actively modify lipids found in the membrane that surround our cells, and if that actually determines…
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Correcting Computer Models Of Structures For Improved Prediction Of Dynamic Response
Engineered structures are present in almost all aspects of daily life. The houses and buildings in which we live and work, the cars we drive,…
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Small Impact Craters Of The Moon: How Long Is Their “Life” On The Lunar Surface?
The surface of the Moon is pitted with a myriad of small impact craters (Figure 1). An important characteristic of lunar surface geology is the…
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