Studies and Analyses

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Study links APC gene to learning and autistic-like disabilities

Autistic-like behaviors and decreased cognitive ability may be associated with disruption of the function of the Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) gene. When…

Pathological gambling runs in families

A study by University of Iowa researchers confirms that pathological gambling runs in families and shows that first-degree relatives of pathological gamblers…

Migratory Birds Help Spread Plant Species: UConn Study

But a new study out of the University of Connecticut demonstrates for the first time how some plants travel not just across the backyard, but as far as from…

Sleep quality and duration improve cognition in aging populations

Maybe turning to sleep gadgets — wristbands, sound therapy and sleep-monitoring smartphone apps — is a good idea. A new University of Oregon-led study of…

Commuting times stay constant even as distances change

How much commuting can you tolerate? A new study by MIT researchers shows that across countries, people assess their commutes by the time it takes them to…

Quantum theory reveals puzzling pattern in how people respond to some surveys

Researchers used quantum theory – usually invoked to describe the actions of subatomic particles – to identify an unexpected and strange pattern in how people…

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