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- November 16, 2012
- 07:48 PM
- 257 views
The Science Surrounding Children & Dogs: Part 1 (The Good)
by Cobb & Hecht in Do You Believe In Dog?
I love that cute is good for us. All this talk of cute, a website and some observations at home got me thinking this week. I recently saw this image posted on Facebook and I don’t mind admitting that it tugged at my emotions. Around the same day, I was watching my two year old toddler (an unpublished and independent kawaii survey reports the toddler is somewhat cute) interacting with my dogs (they are cute, no survey required).(source)The toddler is currently learning (slowly) that the worl........ Read more »
Serpell James. (1999) Animals in Children's Lives. Society , 7(2), 87-94. DOI: 10.1163/156853099X00013
O'Haire Marguerite. (2010) Companion animals and human health: Benefits, challenges, and the road ahead. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 5(5), 226-234. DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2010.02.002
Blue Gladys F. (1986) The Value of Pets in Children's Lives. Childhood Education, 63(2), 85-90. DOI: 10.1080/00094056.1986.10521747
Zasloff R.Lee. (1996) Measuring attachment to companion animals: a dog is not a cat is not a bird. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 47(1-2), 43-48. DOI: 10.1016/0168-1591(95)01009-2
Holscher Bernd, Frye Christian, Wichmann H. -Erich, & Heinrich Joachim. (2002) Exposure to pets and allergies in children. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 13(5), 334-341. DOI: 10.1034/j.1399-3038.2002.02063.x
Anderson Katherine L., & Olson Myrna R. (2006) The value of a dog in a classroom of children with severe emotional disorders. Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People , 19(1), 35-49. DOI: 10.2752/089279306785593919
Gee Nancy R., Harris Shelly L., & Johnson Kristina L. (2007) The Role of Therapy Dogs in Speed and Accuracy to Complete Motor Skills Tasks for Preschool Children. Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People , 20(4), 375-386. DOI: 10.2752/089279307X245509
- November 16, 2012
- 05:56 PM
- 363 views
USF-China study: Acupuncture may treat hypertension through antioxidant effects
by Perikis Livas in Tracing Knowledge
Animal-model research examines molecular mechanisms for blood-pressure lowering effect of ancient Chinese therapy
An increase in antioxidant enzymes triggered by acupuncture appeared to play a role in reducing high blood pressure in hypertensive rats treated with the ancient Chinese therapy, a study by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Pharmacy and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine found.
The study findings were reported online last month in the biomedical jo........ Read more »
Anne DeLotto Baier. (2012) USF-China study: Acupuncture may treat hypertension through antioxidant effects. University of South Florida. info:/
- November 16, 2012
- 09:07 AM
- 227 views
Good to Know: What Does the “G” in “G-Spot” Stand for?
by Carian Thus in United Academics
Recently, gynecologist Adam Ostrzenski managed to prove the existence of the G-spot, that appears to be a blue grape-like structure located deep beneath five layers of vaginal tissue in the upper, anterior part of the vagina.... Read more »
Addiego, F., Belzer, E., Comolli, J., Moger, W., Perry, J., & Whipple, B. (1981) Female ejaculation: A case study. Journal of Sex Research, 17(1), 13-21. DOI: 10.1080/00224498109551094
- November 15, 2012
- 10:05 AM
- 207 views
Remarkable Conditions: A Scalp Resembling the Brain
by Carian Thus in United Academics
Only two years ago, the skull of a 21-year-old Brazilian man looked perfectly normal. But then his scalp started to grow excessively, forming folds and ridges across his head similar to the brain's surface.... Read more »
Schons, K., & Beber, A. (2012) Cutis Verticis Gyrata. New England Journal of Medicine, 367(16). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm1201183
- November 15, 2012
- 09:37 AM
- 170 views
Recently Discovered Bioluminescent Cockroach May Already Be Extinct Due to Volcanic Eruption
by Zach Urbina in United Academics
As quickly as it was discovered, this unique cockroach may well have been rendered extinct by a volcanic eruption.... Read more »
Vršanský P, Chorvát D, Fritzsche I, Hain M, & Ševčík R. (2012) Light-mimicking cockroaches indicate Tertiary origin of recent terrestrial luminescence. Die Naturwissenschaften, 99(9), 739-49. PMID: 22864963
- November 13, 2012
- 04:16 PM
- 368 views
Exploring the Evolution of Musical Instruments
by Perikis Livas in Tracing Knowledge
The invention of musical instruments came about accidentally, suggests an Australian physicist. Developing instruments depended on the materials available, and sometimes the stimulus came from the clamor of battle.
No one knows where music came from, or who Elvis’ singing predecessors were, or even when the first instruments were invented, but Neville Fletcher, a retired scientist at the Australian National University in Canberra who has made a hobby of studying the physics of instrumen........ Read more »
Joel N. Shurkin. (2012) Exploring the Evolution of Musical Instruments. Inside Science . info:/
- November 13, 2012
- 09:37 AM
- 174 views
Genetic Link Increases Alcohol, Pancreas Disease Risk
by Andrew Porterfield in United Academics
It’s long been known that excessive drinking can cause pancreatitis, a progressive disease that leads to permanent damage to the pancreas. But only three percent of alcoholics develop the chronic disease. So, was alcohol really a risk factor, after all?... Read more »
Whitcomb, D., LaRusch, J., Krasinskas, A., Klei, L., Smith, J., Brand, R., Neoptolemos, J., Lerch, M., Tector, M., Sandhu, B.... (2012) Common genetic variants in the CLDN2 and PRSS1-PRSS2 loci alter risk for alcohol-related and sporadic pancreatitis. Nature Genetics. DOI: 10.1038/ng.2466
- November 9, 2012
- 09:36 AM
- 140 views
Contraceptive Hormones Improve Cognitive Function
by Carian Thus in United Academics
Good news for middle aged women who take contraceptive hormones now or did in the past. New research suggests that hormonal contraceptives improve certain cognitive abilities in midlife, even when women stopped taking them for years.... Read more »
Egan, K., & Gleason, C. (2012) Longer Duration of Hormonal Contraceptive Use Predicts Better Cognitive Outcomes Later in Life. Journal of Women's Health, 2147483647. DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2012.3522
- November 9, 2012
- 04:33 AM
- 178 views
Why “Call Me Maybe” Gets Stuck in Your Head – and How to Get It Out
by Carian Thus in United Academics
The song “Call Me Maybe” of Carly Rae Jepsen has become a mega pop hit all over the world. Whether you like the song or not, you’ve probably noticed that it easily gets stuck in your head.... Read more »
Kraemer, D., Macrae, C., Green, A., & Kelley, W. (2005) Musical imagery: Sound of silence activates auditory cortex. Nature, 434(7030), 158-158. DOI: 10.1038/434158a
- November 7, 2012
- 03:25 PM
- 311 views
Dogs help in natural disasters. They just do.
by Cobb & Hecht in Do You Believe In Dog?
(Australian bushfires are big. Really big. source)Hey Julie,What an important topic to raise. It's so important that we stop to consider what animals are experiencing in times of natural disaster and 'rescue'. It got me thinking about a different kind of natural disaster that struck my local community in February 2009, the series of bushfires (wild fires) that came to be known in Australia as the Black Saturday bushfires. It was horrible.&n........ Read more »
Yorke Jan. (2010) The significance of human–animal relationships as modulators of trauma effects in children: a developmental neurobiological perspective. Early Child Development and Care, 180(5), 559-570. DOI: 10.1080/03004430802181189
Blue Gladys F. (1986) The Value of Pets in Children's Lives. Childhood Education, 63(2), 85-90. DOI: 10.1080/00094056.1986.10521747
Vormbrock Julia K., & Grossberg John M. (1988) Cardiovascular effects of human-pet dog interactions. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 11(5), 509-517. DOI: 10.1007/BF00844843
Cherry Katie E., Silva Jennifer L., & Marks Loren D. (2009) The Psychology Behind Helping and Prosocial Behaviors: An Examination from Intention to Action . Lifespan Perspectives on Natural Disasters, 219-240. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0393-8_11
Lyons R. F., Mickelson K. D., Sullivan M. J.L., & Coyne J. C. (1998) Coping as a Communal Process. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 15(5), 579-605. DOI: 10.1177/0265407598155001
Irvine Leslie. (2007) Ready or Not: Evacuating an Animal Shelter During a Mock Emergency. Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People , 20(4), 355-364. DOI: 10.2752/089279307X245482
- November 2, 2012
- 10:48 AM
- 214 views
Why Children Think They Are Invisible when Covering Their Eyes
by Zachery Urbina in United Academics
Dr. James Russell and a research team at the University of Cambridge recently published work on young children’s conception of personal visibility, which furthers the understanding of cognitive development and of our emerging sense of self.... Read more »
Russell, J., Gee, B., & Bullard, C. (2012) Why Do Young Children Hide by Closing Their Eyes? Self-Visibility and the Developing Concept of Self. Journal of Cognition and Development, 13(4), 550-576. DOI: 10.1080/15248372.2011.594826
- October 31, 2012
- 05:06 PM
- 332 views
Ideally amicable: beauty and behaviour (part 2)
by Cobb & Hecht in Do You Believe In Dog?
Hellloooo Julie,(source)Isn’t it interesting that bigger eyes are a preferred attribute for attractiveness, yet we find animals covering their faces (and therefore obscuring their eyes!) super cute? The eyes have it, but they obviously aren’t the full story. I look forward to hearing more!While you tell me about what rings our bells in terms of physical looks, I'd like to get back to telling you about Tammie King's research into behaviour assessment and contemplating what behaviour........ Read more »
King Tammie, Marston Linda C., & Bennett Pauleen C. (2012) Breeding dogs for beauty and behaviour: Why scientists need to do more to develop valid and reliable behaviour assessments for dogs kept as companions. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 137(1-2), 12. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2011.11.016
Ley Jacqueline, Bennett Pauleen, & Coleman Grahame. (2008) Personality dimensions that emerge in companion canines. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 110(3-4), 317. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2007.04.016
King Tammie, Marston Linda, & Bennett Pauleen. (2011) Development of the Monash Canine Amicablity Assessment (MCAA). Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 6(1). DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2010.08.033
- October 31, 2012
- 08:49 AM
- 206 views
How Food Texture and Flavor Can Suppress Hunger
by Carian Thus in United Academics
Researchers found that subtle changes in a food's flavor and texture can increase the expectation of how filling it will be and suppress hunger, regardless of the number of calories.... Read more »
McCrickerd, K., Chambers, L., Brunstrom, J., & Yeomans, M. (2012) Subtle changes in the flavour and texture of a drink enhance expectations of satiety. Flavour, 1(1), 20. DOI: 10.1186/2044-7248-1-20
- October 29, 2012
- 10:30 AM
- 193 views
Connected Scholars: Examining the Role of Social Media in Research Practices of Faculty by @dalprof et al.
by Anatoliy Gruzd in Social Media Lab
[New Study] Connected Scholars: Examining the Role of Social Media in Research Practices of Faculty using the UTAUT Model. Computers in Human Behavior. Abstract Social media has become mainstream in recent years, and its adoption has skyrocketed. Following this trend among the general public, scholars are also increasingly adopting these tools for their professional work. … Continue reading »... Read more »
Gruzd, A., Staves, K., & Wilk, A. (2012) Connected scholars: Examining the role of social media in research practices of faculty using the UTAUT model. Computers in Human Behavior, 28(6), 2340-2350. DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2012.07.004
- October 26, 2012
- 03:10 PM
- 350 views
Video Special: Cutest thing ever? Paws on the face!
by Cobb & Hecht in Do You Believe In Dog?
I'll start with some eye candy Hi Mia, "What do you think is the most common role of dogs these days?" As I read that in your last post, I blurted out, "companionship" (the guy sitting next to me in the coffee shop didn't even flinch. New Yorkers are expected to talk to ourselves. I succeed). For many people in many societies and cultures, dogs are brought into our lives to be companions. But what are the behaviors that make u........ Read more »
King Tammie, Marston Linda C., & Bennett Pauleen C. (2009) Describing the ideal Australian companion dog. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 120(1-2), 93. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2009.04.011
Horowitz Alexandra C., & Bekoff Marc. (2007) Naturalizing Anthropomorphism: Behavioral Prompts to Our Humanizing of Animals. Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People , 20(1), 35. DOI: 10.2752/089279307780216650
- October 25, 2012
- 08:58 AM
- 192 views
New Insight on Prostate Cancer
by Mark Fonseca Rendeiro in United Academics
New research published in CANCER, the journal of the American Cancer Society, shows possible connections between a combination of metabolic factors and death from prostate cancer. Specifically, high blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, and body mass index, known all-together as metabolic syndrome, have now been linked to an increase chance of dying from this type of cancer.... Read more »
Häggström, C., Stocks, T., Ulmert, D., Bjørge, T., Ulmer, H., Hallmans, G., Manjer, J., Engeland, A., Nagel, G., Almqvist, M.... (2012) Prospective study on metabolic factors and risk of prostate cancer. Cancer. DOI: 10.1002/cncr.27677
- October 24, 2012
- 10:56 AM
- 206 views
Podcast: Breakups and Antisocial Behavior
by Mark Fonseca Rendeiro in United Academics
Its no secret that breakups are hard and increase feelings of sadness and frustration, but what about the connection between ending a relationship and criminal activity? You may find this new evidence interesting and relevant to your own life! ... Read more »
LARSON, M., & SWEETEN, G. (2012) BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: ROMANTIC DISSOLUTION, OFFENDING, AND SUBSTANCE USE DURING THE TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD*. Criminology, 50(3), 605-636. DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-9125.2012.00272.x
- October 23, 2012
- 07:41 AM
- 206 views
Ideally amicable: beauty and behaviour (Part 1)
by Cobb & Hecht in Do You Believe In Dog?
Hi Julie!How was the APDT conference? Those citizen science projects in your last post were completely awesome – I still can’t decide if the slowed down baby laughter sound is hilarious or scary! Not sure I’d want to hear my kid’s giggle turned into Uncle Fester’s slow-play snicker is all I’m saying.Looking at those babies’ behaviour, we can obviously tell they are happy little campers, but what assessments can be made about dog behaviour? More importantly, what........ Read more »
King Tammie, Marston Linda C., & Bennett Pauleen C. (2009) Describing the ideal Australian companion dog. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 120(1-2), 93. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2009.04.011
King Tammie, Marston Linda, & Bennett Pauleen. (2011) Development of the Monash Canine Amicablity Assessment (MCAA). Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 6(1). DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2010.08.033
- October 22, 2012
- 04:09 AM
- 266 views
How Love and Sex Can Change Your World
by Annemarie van Oosten in United Academics
Being exposed to sex can change the way we perceive the world. Simple cues that have to do with sex can change people’s focus to the ‘here and now’, and thus induce a local and analytical way of processing. ... Read more »
Forster, J., Epstude, K., & Ozelsel, A. (2009) Why Love Has Wings and Sex Has Not: How Reminders of Love and Sex Influence Creative and Analytic Thinking. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 35(11), 1479-1491. DOI: 10.1177/0146167209342755
Gervais, S., Vescio, T., Förster, J., Maass, A., & Suitner, C. (2012) Seeing women as objects: The sexual body part recognition bias. European Journal of Social Psychology, 42(6), 743-753. DOI: 10.1002/ejsp.1890
Raska, D., & Nichols, B. (2012) Using subtle reminders of love to foster healthy snack choices. Journal of Consumer Behaviour. DOI: 10.1002/cb.1381
- October 15, 2012
- 11:46 AM
- 269 views
Tragically Amusing Scientific Figure - The Dying Panda
by Carian Thus in United Academics
In most scientific papers, researchers represent their data in typical but boring tables, graphics and figures. But there are exceptions. This distressing though hilarious “comic” demonstrates how the remains of giant pandas accumulated in a sinkhole on Jiangdong Mountain (Yunnan, China).... Read more »
Jablonskia, NG, Xuepingb, J, Hongc, L, Zhengd, L, Flynne, LJ, & Zhicaif, L. (2012) Remains of Holocene giant pandas from Jiangdong Mountain (Yunnan, China) and their relevance to the evolution of quaternary environments in south-western China. Historical Biology: An International Journal of Paleobiology, 24(5). DOI: 10.1080/08912963.2011.640400
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