How We Understand Others
People who empathize easily with others do not necessarily understand them well. To the contrary: Excessive empathy can even impair understanding as a new study conducted by psychologists from Würzburg…
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Analysis of Dog Genome Will Provide Insight Into Human Disease
New research published today in PLOS ONE reveals an improved annotation of microRNAs in the dog genome to further understand its biological role. Providing a platform for future studies into…
Diets Heavy In Fructose Damage Genes Related To Memory And Metabolism, Says Study
High-fructose corn syrup is a grocery store staple, an inexpensive additive found in everything from soda to spaghetti sauce. We already know that diets heavy in it are a likely…
Michael Alfaro, Awarded the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
Congratulations to Michael Alfaro for the Faculty Student Development DEI Award! The selection of these winners is often difficult as each of the many candidates nominated for these awards have made enormous contributions to encouraging that environment in important and innovative ways.
UCLA Scientists Unravel the Genetic Evolution of Zika Virus
A new UCLA study suggests that the Zika virus possesses the ability to mutate rapidly. The team identified substantial DNA changes between the strains, showing a split between the Asian and African lineages, as well as the human and mosquito versions.
Scripps Florida Study Identifies Memory Suppressor Gene That Could Hold Key to New Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments
While research has identified hundreds of genes required for normal memory formation, genes that suppress memory are of special interest because they offer insights into how the brain prioritizes and…