Transgenic songbirds provide new tool to understand the brain
A new genetic tool will enable scientists to study vocal learning and neurogenesis at the molecular level in songbirds.
Biotechnology
Sep 29, 2009
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News tagged with social cognition
Schools use therapy-based programs for 'overwhelmed' kids
On a windy December morning in rural southwest Michigan, an American flag flapped at half-staff outside Paw Paw Early Elementary School. A social worker with a miniature therapy dog named Trixie offered comfort at the entry ...
Education
Dec 20, 2021
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What defunding the police could mean for missing persons
In the wake of sustained protests and calls to defund police forces, cities across North America have been busily engaging in police reform.
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2020
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Researchers study factors affecting purchasing trends of Gen Z shoppers in Vietnam
A study in the Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, has revealed the various factors that influence the likelihood of Generation Z individuals in Vietnam to make online purchases. Generation ...
Social Sciences
Jun 20, 2023
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Virtual training helps middle schoolers hone social skills
Middle school, a time when children's brains are undergoing significant development, is often also a time of new challenges in navigating the social world. Recent research from the Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas demonstrates ...
Education
Jun 23, 2021
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Why teens should treasure their friendships
Adolescents with strong friendships experience fewer anxiety and depression symptoms, Ph.D. student Iris Koele discovered in her research on high school students' social relationships. "As a psychologist, I include friends ...
Social Sciences
Mar 22, 2024
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'Collective mind' bridges societal divides: Research explores how watching the same thing can bring people together
Only about 1 in 4 Americans said that they had trust in the nation's institutions in 2023—with big business (1 in 7), television news (1 in 7) and Congress (1 in 12) scraping the very bottom.
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2024
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