Gene Brings Together Animal And Human Research In Alcoholism Among Those With European Ancestry An important genetic study has identified vital new information concerning alcoholism in subjects with European ancestry. Research findings indicate that alcohol dependence is highly inheritable, although specific genes and their variations associated with this illness remain unknown.
Liberals and atheists smarter? Intelligent people have values novel in human evolutionary history, study finds Higher intelligence is associated with liberal political ideology, atheism, and men's (but not women's) preference for sexual exclusivity. More intelligent people are statistically more likely to exhibit social values and religious and political preferences that are novel to human evolution. Specifically, liberalism and atheism, and for men (but not women), preference for sexual exclusivity corre
Alzheimer's rat created for human research Researchers have genetically manipulated rats that can emulate Alzheimer's disease in humans, enabling research that will include the development of new treatments.
Implications of 'intelligent design' for human behavior Although evolutionists and creationists strongly disagree about the role that intelligent design plays in the origins of bodies and brains, they curiously agree about the role that intelligent design plays in the origins of human inventiveness. However, both camps would do well to focus less on perceived foresight and purpose and more on the actual origins of behavior, according to one expert.
Does Reading About Serial Killers Make You Disturbed? In an earlier post, Asperger's Awareness for Assistance Professions, I touched on the importance of professional awareness of certain behaviors in Asperger's, and how they can be misunderstood.  Such misinterpretations, handled improperly, can cause a great deal of havoc in the lives of people with Asperger's, and their families. I recently saw yet another example of this depicted in the movie,
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