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Study surprise yields new target for assessing genes linked to autism

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have uncovered a new genetic signature that correlates strongly with autism and which doesn't involve changes to the DNA sequence itself. Rather, the changes are in the way the ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Study finds Web no equalizer for civic engagement

(AP) -- Unlike some people have hoped, the Internet hasn't led to big changes in the socio-economic makeup of Americans engaged in civic activities, a new study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project finds.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 01, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Is social media making you anti-social?

The turning point came around November for Jessi Odenbach.

Technology / Internet

created May 28, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Engaged employees are good, but don't count on commitment

The notion that highly engaged workers will continue to work tirelessly for organizations despite diminishing resources often isn't true, according to Clemson University psychology professor Thomas Britt.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 13, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Historically black colleges and universities may be more supportive of students

An Indiana University study that analyzed differences in practices between faculty at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly white institutions (PWIs) found that faculty members ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The Japanese disaster one year later

As the world remembers the horrors of the disaster on its one-year anniversary, experts at the Mailman School take stock of disaster response, nuclear fears and lessons learned

Technology / Other

created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

'Flipped classroom' teaching model gains an online community

Researchers at Harvard University have launched the Peer Instruction (PI) Network, a new global social network for users of interactive teaching methods.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Republicans and democrats less divided than commonly thought

Republicans and Democrats are less divided in their attitudes than popularly believed, according to new research. It is exactly those perceptions of polarization, however, that help drive political engagement, researchers ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 28, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 4

Want to improve employee engagement? Make it part of the performance management process

The performance management process should evaluate and focus on employee engagement in addition to job performance, according to a paper published from the University of Toronto and University of Guelph. Engagement involves ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Aug 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Structure helps new employees adjust, study finds

With people often changing jobs and careers, organizations need to know how to help integrate and engage newcomers in order to retain them. A new University of Guelph study shows that new employees adjust better to their ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 18, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Be specific: Perceived media bias can lead to political action

Politicians should be careful when they rail against mainstream news media. A study from North Carolina State University shows that perceived bias of media outlets can lead to increased political engagement – but only ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Group learning strategies increase productivity

(PhysOrg.com) -- Large businesses could improve their productivity by implementing a peer group learning strategy according to the results of a recent UTS study in Indonesia.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created May 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How to avoid employee depression in a recession

As employees become increasingly anxious about job security and financial worries during an economic recession, satisfaction with the job they have, commitment to their company and engagement with their work are all affected ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 29, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers: Twitter can increase student engagement, boost grades

(PhysOrg.com) -- Tweet this: Using a social networking platform such as Twitter as a tool in university courses can increase student engagement and boost grades.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 12, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Researchers discover new genetic factors associated with successful aging in the Amish

Avoiding disease, maintaining physical and cognitive function, and continuing social engagement in late life are considered to be key factors associated with what some gerontologists call "successful aging." While conducting ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Nov 03, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0