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New study shows false memories affect behavior 
Do you know someone who claims to remember their first day of kindergarten? Or a trip they took as a toddler? While some people may be able to recall trivial details from the past, laboratory research shows that the human memory can be remarkably fragile and even inventive.
Do you know someone who claims to remember their first day of kindergarten? Or a trip they took as a toddler? While some people may be able to recall trivial details from the past, laboratory research shows that the human memory can be remarkably fragile and even inventive.
Neuroscience
Source: Association for Psychological Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008, 4:29pm
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Source: Association for Psychological Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008, 4:29pm
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Switching it up: How memory deals with a change in plans
Adjusting our behavior to such changing circumstances enables us to achieve our goals. But how, exactly, do our brains switch so elegantly and quickly from one well-entrenched plan to a newer one in reaction to a sudden change in circumstances?
Adjusting our behavior to such changing circumstances enables us to achieve our goals. But how, exactly, do our brains switch so elegantly and quickly from one well-entrenched plan to a newer one in reaction to a sudden change in circumstances?
Neuroscience
Source: Johns Hopkins University
Posted on: Monday, Aug 18, 2008, 1:25pm
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Source: Johns Hopkins University
Posted on: Monday, Aug 18, 2008, 1:25pm
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New evidence implicates humans in prehistoric animal extinctions
Research led by UK and Australian scientists sheds new light on the role that our ancestors played in the extinction of Australia's prehistoric animals.
Research led by UK and Australian scientists sheds new light on the role that our ancestors played in the extinction of Australia's prehistoric animals.
Paleontology
Source: University of Exeter
Posted on: Monday, Aug 11, 2008, 4:42pm
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Source: University of Exeter
Posted on: Monday, Aug 11, 2008, 4:42pm
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Resistant prions: Living in the soil
A flock of sheep at pasture – a seemingly idyllic scene. But appearances can be deceptive: If the animals are suffering from scrapie, entire flocks may perish. Scrapie is an infectious disease in which prions destroy the animal's brain, much like BSE.
A flock of sheep at pasture – a seemingly idyllic scene. But appearances can be deceptive: If the animals are suffering from scrapie, entire flocks may perish. Scrapie is an infectious disease in which prions destroy the animal's brain, much like BSE.
Health
Source: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Posted on: Monday, Aug 11, 2008, 10:47am
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Source: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Posted on: Monday, Aug 11, 2008, 10:47am
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Genes may make some people more prone to anxiety
Inborn differences may help explain why trauma gives some people bad memories and others the nightmare of post-traumatic stress. Scientists in Germany and the United States have reported evidence linking genes to anxious behavior. The findings appear in the August issue of Behavioral Neuroscience, published by the American Psychological Association.
Inborn differences may help explain why trauma gives some people bad memories and others the nightmare of post-traumatic stress. Scientists in Germany and the United States have reported evidence linking genes to anxious behavior. The findings appear in the August issue of Behavioral Neuroscience, published by the American Psychological Association.
Psychology
Source: American Psychological Association
Posted on: Monday, Aug 11, 2008, 9:23am
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Source: American Psychological Association
Posted on: Monday, Aug 11, 2008, 9:23am
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Slideshow: Hot Cranes, Baby Penguin, Gorillas, More
A black-crowned crane cools off; a Siberian tiger cub takes its first steps, and more in our new weekly roundup of animal news photos.
A black-crowned crane cools off; a Siberian tiger cub takes its first steps, and more in our new weekly roundup of animal news photos.
Animals
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Friday, Aug 08, 2008, 4:02pm
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Friday, Aug 08, 2008, 4:02pm
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Could Pandas Be an Evolutionary Mistake—or Proof of an Intelligent Designer?
The panda’s apparent lack of interest in sex and nutrition provides ample fodder to intelligent design supporters, who question how such an animal could have "evolved" to be so poorly suited for survival.
The panda’s apparent lack of interest in sex and nutrition provides ample fodder to intelligent design supporters, who question how such an animal could have "evolved" to be so poorly suited for survival.
Evolution
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2008, 10:50am
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2008, 10:50am
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Water is 'designer fluid' that helps proteins change shape, scientists say
According to new research, old ideas about water behavior are all wet. Ubiquitous on Earth, water also has been found in comets, on Mars and in molecular clouds in interstellar space. Now, scientists say this common fluid is not as well understood as we thought.
According to new research, old ideas about water behavior are all wet. Ubiquitous on Earth, water also has been found in comets, on Mars and in molecular clouds in interstellar space. Now, scientists say this common fluid is not as well understood as we thought.
Chemistry
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2008, 10:43am
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Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2008, 10:43am
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The school bully -- does it run in the family?
A shove, a taunt or name-calling on the playground or in the hall, away from the eyesight, earshot and authority of the teacher – childhood bullying can involve physical contact, spreading rumors and other negative behaviors committed over and over again to intimidate, humiliate and isolate the receiver of the behavior.
A shove, a taunt or name-calling on the playground or in the hall, away from the eyesight, earshot and authority of the teacher – childhood bullying can involve physical contact, spreading rumors and other negative behaviors committed over and over again to intimidate, humiliate and isolate the receiver of the behavior.
Genetics
Source: University of Cincinnati
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008, 8:42am
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Source: University of Cincinnati
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008, 8:42am
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Climate change and species distributions
Scientists have long pointed to physical changes in the Earth and its atmosphere, such as melting polar ice caps, sea level rise and violent storms, as indicators of global climate change. But changes in climate can wreak havoc in more subtle ways, such as the loss of habitat for plant and animal species.
Scientists have long pointed to physical changes in the Earth and its atmosphere, such as melting polar ice caps, sea level rise and violent storms, as indicators of global climate change. But changes in climate can wreak havoc in more subtle ways, such as the loss of habitat for plant and animal species.
Ecology
Source: Ecological Society of America
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008, 8:41am
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Source: Ecological Society of America
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008, 8:41am
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Aging impairs the 'replay' of memories during sleep
Aging impairs the consolidation of memories during sleep, a process important in converting new memories into long-term ones, according to new animal research in the July 30 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings shed light on normal memory mechanisms and how they are disrupted by aging.
Aging impairs the consolidation of memories during sleep, a process important in converting new memories into long-term ones, according to new animal research in the July 30 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings shed light on normal memory mechanisms and how they are disrupted by aging.
Neuroscience
Source: Society for Neuroscience
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008, 8:51am
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Source: Society for Neuroscience
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008, 8:51am
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Scientists discover new class of glassy material
Scientists at U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory are dealing with an entirely new type of frustration, but it's not stressing them out. Dynamic frustration has been found to be the cause of glassy behavior in materials that previously had none of the features of a normal glass.
Scientists at U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory are dealing with an entirely new type of frustration, but it's not stressing them out. Dynamic frustration has been found to be the cause of glassy behavior in materials that previously had none of the features of a normal glass.
Physics
Source: DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008, 12:47pm
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Source: DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008, 12:47pm
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Newly discovered proteins in seminal fluid may affect odds of producing offspring
Seminal fluid contains protein factors that, when transferred from a male to a female at mating, affect reproductive success. This is true of many different animals, from crickets to primates. In fruit flies, for instance, seminal fluid proteins influence the competitive ability of a male's sperm, and alter the female's post-mating behavior by dampening her interest in other males and cueing her t
Seminal fluid contains protein factors that, when transferred from a male to a female at mating, affect reproductive success. This is true of many different animals, from crickets to primates. In fruit flies, for instance, seminal fluid proteins influence the competitive ability of a male's sperm, and alter the female's post-mating behavior by dampening her interest in other males and cueing her t
Health
Source: University of Washington
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008, 9:05am
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Source: University of Washington
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008, 9:05am
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A bee's future as queen or worker may rest with parasitic fly
Strange things are happening in the lowland tropical forests of Panama and Costa Rica. A tiny parasitic fly is affecting the social behavior of a nocturnal bee, helping to determine which individuals become queens and which become workers.
Strange things are happening in the lowland tropical forests of Panama and Costa Rica. A tiny parasitic fly is affecting the social behavior of a nocturnal bee, helping to determine which individuals become queens and which become workers.
Evolution
Source: University of Washington
Posted on: Monday, Jul 28, 2008, 11:26am
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Source: University of Washington
Posted on: Monday, Jul 28, 2008, 11:26am
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Slideshow: Albino Eagle, Cloned Pups, More
Cloned Labradors add up to quadruple cuteness, a rare lemur group is discovered in Africa, and more in our first weekly gallery of animal news photos.
Cloned Labradors add up to quadruple cuteness, a rare lemur group is discovered in Africa, and more in our first weekly gallery of animal news photos.
Animals
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2008, 8:55am
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2008, 8:55am
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Reflecting on values promotes love, acceptance
No one enjoys being told that their behavior is harmful to themselves or others. In fact, most people respond defensively when confronted with evidence that their behavior is irrational, irresponsible, or unhealthy. Fortunately, research has shown that just a few minutes of writing about an important value can reduce defensiveness.
No one enjoys being told that their behavior is harmful to themselves or others. In fact, most people respond defensively when confronted with evidence that their behavior is irrational, irresponsible, or unhealthy. Fortunately, research has shown that just a few minutes of writing about an important value can reduce defensiveness.
Psychology
Source: Association for Psychological Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008, 10:35am
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Source: Association for Psychological Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008, 10:35am
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How the Galapagos Islands Changed the World
The Galapagos Islands host a faunal freak show of rare animal species endemic only to those volcanic specks isolated in the Pacific Ocean. While still very interesting to ecologists today, in the 19th century the life there proved key in Charles Darwin's
The Galapagos Islands host a faunal freak show of rare animal species endemic only to those volcanic specks isolated in the Pacific Ocean. While still very interesting to ecologists today, in the 19th century the life there proved key in Charles Darwin's
Ecology
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008, 10:35am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008, 10:35am
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New study sheds light on how intracellular pathogens trigger the immune system
Disease-causing microbes like the food-borne bacterium Listeria monocytogenes specialize in invading and replicating inside their animal hosts' own cells, making them particularly tricky to defeat. Now, a new study has identified a molecular alarm system in which the intracellular pathogen sends out signals that kick the immune response into gear.
Disease-causing microbes like the food-borne bacterium Listeria monocytogenes specialize in invading and replicating inside their animal hosts' own cells, making them particularly tricky to defeat. Now, a new study has identified a molecular alarm system in which the intracellular pathogen sends out signals that kick the immune response into gear.
Immunology
Source: University of California - Berkeley
Posted on: Monday, Jul 14, 2008, 4:45pm
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Source: University of California - Berkeley
Posted on: Monday, Jul 14, 2008, 4:45pm
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Listen: Animal Disease Lab Plans Controversial Relocation
The Department of Homeland Security is considering relocating the nation's main animal disease lab. Now located on an isolated island off New York, the lab could be moved to North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Texas, or Kansas. Local residents, farmers and ranchers are worried, while local officials anticipate the money and prestige the lab might bring.
The Department of Homeland Security is considering relocating the nation's main animal disease lab. Now located on an isolated island off New York, the lab could be moved to North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Texas, or Kansas. Local residents, farmers and ranchers are worried, while local officials anticipate the money and prestige the lab might bring.
Famous polar bear caught in custody battle
No animal in Europe is cuter than polar bear Knut — or has generated more cash for a zoo. Now there's a legal fight over all those millions.
No animal in Europe is cuter than polar bear Knut — or has generated more cash for a zoo. Now there's a legal fight over all those millions.
Could Climate Change Impact Costa Rica? New Study Says Yes
Climate change could have a major impact on the environment of Costa Rica, upsetting delicate mountain cloud forests, and causing a decrease in plant and animal species in a region famous for its biodiversity. Regional climate models predict that the area will become warmer and drier as climate change accelerates.
Climate change could have a major impact on the environment of Costa Rica, upsetting delicate mountain cloud forests, and causing a decrease in plant and animal species in a region famous for its biodiversity. Regional climate models predict that the area will become warmer and drier as climate change accelerates.
Environment
Source: Newswise
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 10, 2008, 10:16am
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Source: Newswise
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 10, 2008, 10:16am
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Novel approach may protect against heart attack injury
Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have manipulated cell activity that occurs during the interruption of blood flow to strongly protect heart tissue in animal studies. The finding has the potential to become an emergency treatment for heart attack patients
Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have manipulated cell activity that occurs during the interruption of blood flow to strongly protect heart tissue in animal studies. The finding has the potential to become an emergency treatment for heart attack patients
Health
Source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 10, 2008, 10:15am
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Source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 10, 2008, 10:15am
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Money makes the heart grow less fond... but more hardworking
Money is a necessity: it provides us with material objects that are important for survival and for entertainment, and it is often used as a reward. But recent studies have shown that money is not only a device for gaining wealth, but a factor in personal performance, interpersonal relations and helping behavior, as well.
Money is a necessity: it provides us with material objects that are important for survival and for entertainment, and it is often used as a reward. But recent studies have shown that money is not only a device for gaining wealth, but a factor in personal performance, interpersonal relations and helping behavior, as well.
Psychology
Source: Association for Psychological Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008, 10:29am
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Source: Association for Psychological Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008, 10:29am
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Slideshow: Top 10 oddballs of the animal world
From the bushy-tailed aye-aye to the seafloor-dwelling yeti crab, these wonderfully weird creatures live on nature's fringes.
From the bushy-tailed aye-aye to the seafloor-dwelling yeti crab, these wonderfully weird creatures live on nature's fringes.
Will our future brains be smaller?
The speed at which we react to threatening situations can have life or death implications. In the more primitive past, it could have meant escaping a wild animal; today it might mean swerving to avoid a head-on car crash.
The speed at which we react to threatening situations can have life or death implications. In the more primitive past, it could have meant escaping a wild animal; today it might mean swerving to avoid a head-on car crash.
Evolution
Source: University of Bristol
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008, 8:36am
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Source: University of Bristol
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008, 8:36am
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Brain chemical shown to induce both desire and dread
The chemical dopamine induces both desire and dread, according to new animal research in the July 9 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Although dopamine is well known to motivate animals and people to seek positive rewards, the study indicates that it also can promote negative feelings like fear.
The chemical dopamine induces both desire and dread, according to new animal research in the July 9 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Although dopamine is well known to motivate animals and people to seek positive rewards, the study indicates that it also can promote negative feelings like fear.
Neuroscience
Source: Society for Neuroscience
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008, 5:16pm
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Source: Society for Neuroscience
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008, 5:16pm
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Synthetic molecules emulate enzyme behavior for the first time
When chemists want to produce a lot of a substance -- such as a newly designed drug -- they often turn to catalysts, molecules that speed chemical reactions. Many jobs require highly specialized catalysts, and finding one in just the right shape to connect with certain molecules can be difficult.
When chemists want to produce a lot of a substance -- such as a newly designed drug -- they often turn to catalysts, molecules that speed chemical reactions. Many jobs require highly specialized catalysts, and finding one in just the right shape to connect with certain molecules can be difficult.
Biochemistry
Source: Ohio State University
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008, 10:48am
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Source: Ohio State University
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008, 10:48am
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Animal study identifies new DNA weapon against avian flu
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified a potential new way to vaccinate against avian flu. By delivering vaccine via DNA constructed to build antigens against flu, along with a minute electric pulse, researchers have immunized experimental animals against various strains of the virus.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified a potential new way to vaccinate against avian flu. By delivering vaccine via DNA constructed to build antigens against flu, along with a minute electric pulse, researchers have immunized experimental animals against various strains of the virus.
Epidemiology
Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008, 2:37pm
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Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008, 2:37pm
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Animal study suggests inadequate sleep may exacerbate cellular aging in the elderly
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have shown that the unfolded protein response, which is a reaction to stress induced by sleep deprivation, is impaired in the brains of old mice.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have shown that the unfolded protein response, which is a reaction to stress induced by sleep deprivation, is impaired in the brains of old mice.
Health
Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Posted on: Friday, Jun 27, 2008, 10:31am
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Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Posted on: Friday, Jun 27, 2008, 10:31am
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Quantum computing breakthrough arises from unknown molecule
The odd behavior of a molecule in an experimental silicon computer chip has led to a discovery that opens the door to quantum computing in semiconductors.
The odd behavior of a molecule in an experimental silicon computer chip has led to a discovery that opens the door to quantum computing in semiconductors.
Technology
Source: Purdue University
Posted on: Friday, Jun 27, 2008, 10:31am
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Source: Purdue University
Posted on: Friday, Jun 27, 2008, 10:31am
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