News tagged with group leader
Defect in transport system causes DNA chaos in red blood cells
Within all our cells lies two meters of DNA, highly ordered in a structure of less than 10 micro meters in diameter. Special proteins called histones act as small building bricks, organising our DNA in this structure. Preservation ...
Mar 12, 2012 |
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Researchers to develop new energy storage device based on water
The global energy demand is still increasing. However, today's concepts for power generation aren't able to deliver the amount of electricity, which is needed in the future. Dr. Fabio La Mantia, junior group leader of the ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Who's the best leader: the saint or the scrooge?
Generosity is typically regarded as a virtue. But among leaders, it can be seen as a sign of weakness, according to a new study.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 28, 2011 |
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Low-status leaders are ignored
People who are deemed social misfits or "losers" aren't effective leaders, even if they are crusading for a cause that would benefit a larger group, according to new research from Rice University, the University of Texas ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 02, 2010 |
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Researchers will test suicide prevention program in high schools
With students returning to classes, University of Rochester Medical Center researchers are beginning a large, long-term study of the effectiveness of a unique suicide prevention program in high schools across New York and ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 07, 2010 |
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Teaching resilience, sense of purpose in schools can prevent depression and improve grades
Teaching children how to be more resilient along with regular classroom instruction can improve children's outlook on life, curb depression and boost grades, according to a researcher who spoke at the American Psychological ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 07, 2009 |
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