Genetic variation linked to individual empathy, stress levels

Love And Envy Linked By Same Hormone, Oxytocin
A new study has found that the hormone oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone," which affects behaviors such as trust, empathy and generosity, also affects opposite behaviors, such as...

Eutrophication affects diversity of algae
(University of Gothenburg) Eutrophication of the seas may have an impact on genetic variation in algae, research at the University of Gothenburg shows.

Discovery Could Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
Researchers have discovered a genetic variation that could identify those people infected with hepatitis C who are most likely to benefit from current treatments.

Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the Soil...
Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life-not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other...

Biomaterials Science, Second Edition: An Introduction...
The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning...