In water, seals nap with half their brain
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Seals can sleep with just half of their brain at a time, and biologists have discovered some of the chemicals involved. The study identified the chemical cues that allow the seal...
View ArticleTotal fungus genome could fight tree-killer
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Scientists have mapped the genome of the fungus that causes Dutch Elm disease, an infection that threatens the survival of trees around the world. The findings could help scientists...
View ArticleEven with advice, new moms don’t sleep
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Giving new parents sleep advice and support may not result in more shut-eye for first-time moms, according to a recent study. Researchers studied sleep patterns of 246 new moms in...
View ArticleUS birth tied to health risks in Mexican-Americans
U. TORONTO (CAN) / UC BERKELEY (US) — Mexican-Americans over 55 who were born in the US are significantly more likely than immigrants from Mexico to report limitations in one or more basic physical...
View ArticleFungus adds to asthma for 5 million worldwide
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Antifungal treatment could improve the health of an estimated 4,837,000 people with asthma and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), according to new research. The study...
View ArticleChildren of addicted parents face depression risk
U. TORONTO (CAN) — The children of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed as adults than their peers, a new study shows. Investigators examined the association...
View ArticlePlants do better far away from close relatives
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Charles Darwin got it right. Plant species that share environments with those that are distantly related are more productive. The findings by Marc William Cadotte of the University...
View ArticleAtlas maps 90,000 gene switches in plants
U. TORONTO (CAN) — A new genomic map may help explain why some plants can survive a freeze and others are sensitive to even the slightest drop in temperature.Those that flourish activate specific genes...
View ArticleTo deal with problems, avoid them (for a little while)
U. TORONTO (CAN) — The best way to manage stressful problems at work, school, and home may be to take your mind off them—temporarily.Researchers sampled a group of university students faced with the...
View ArticleChild abuse linked to thyroid disorders in women
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Being physically abused as a child raises a woman’s odds of developing a thyroid disorder by as much as 40 percent.“We found a significant association with thyroid disorders for...
View ArticleAbused kids may face stubborn depression as adults
Adults who experienced childhood physical abuse or parental addictions may face a longer recovery time from depression. University of Toronto investigators examined a range of factors associated with...
View ArticleTo gain willpower, find a way to like your ‘chores’
Self-control is tougher when we’re tired, but new research suggests the key to having willpower is to find pleasure in everyday, necessary tasks. “When people are fatigued they experience a change in...
View ArticleHow print magazines can sell more ads
To survive, experts say print magazines should target a group of consumers called “multihomers.” “Targeting is as important as ever,” says Ambarish Chandra, assistant professor in the department of...
View ArticleRewards for lying may not feel as good
People seem to feel more satisfied when they receive a reward for telling the truth rather than for telling a lie, according to the results of two neural imaging studies. The studies were published...
View ArticleComputer beats people at detecting fake pain
A computer system can spot real or faked expressions of pain more accurately than people can. “The computer system managed to detect distinctive dynamic features of facial expressions that people...
View ArticleToddlers have ‘an ear’ for accents
By two years of age, children are remarkably good at comprehending speakers who talk with regional accents that the toddlers have never heard before. Even more striking, say researchers, children as...
View ArticleWhy seeing ‘Jesus in toast’ isn’t all that strange
Seeing faces, like those of Jesus or Elvis, in objects like toast or clouds is perfectly normal and based on physical causes, scientists say. “Most people think you have to be mentally abnormal to see...
View ArticleApp knows if alcohol tremors are real or fake
A new app can measure the strength of alcohol withdrawal tremors and shows promise in being able to predict whether they are real or fake. It’s a common scenario in emergency rooms—someone stops...
View ArticleExtroverts tend to save less money
Extroverted populations tend to have lower savings rates, new research shows. “Many of the choices that people make are influenced by their personality characteristics,” says Jacob Hirsh, assistant...
View Article2 in 5 people with schizophrenia attempt suicide
A new study has uncovered a strong link between schizophrenia and the likelihood of attempting suicide. The risk is particularly high for women, people with substance abuse issues, and those who were...
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