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Study: Media perpetuates unsubstantiated chemical imbalance ( Serotonin )...

Contact: Jeffrey Lacasse jeffreylacasse@mac.com 850-294-0875 Florida State University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance is often presented in the media as...

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Over-activity of the serotonin system may relate to mood disorders such as...

Contact: Mary Kohut Press@plos.org 415-568-3457 Public Library of Science Why serotonin can cause depression and anxiety Mood disorders could be caused by a loss of our inherent, reflexive avoidance of...

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Dyslexia cause may be different than previously thought

Contact: Jyoti Madhusoodanan jmadhusoodanan@plos.org 415-568-4545 x187 Public Library of Science Dyslexia may result from impairment of a different linguistic system than previously thought, according...

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Half of trials supporting FDA applications go unpublished

2008 study posted for filing Contact: Andrew Hyde press@plos.org 44-122-346-3330 Public Library of Science Over half of all supporting trials for FDA-approved drugs remained unpublished 5 years after...

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How many scientists fabricate and falsify research? : 72% knew someone

2009 study posted for filing Contact: Rebecca Walton rwalton@plos.org 44-122-346-3333 Public Library of Science Press release from PLoS ONE It’s a long-standing and crucial question that, as yet,...

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Caffeine improves recognition of positive words

Contact: Jyoti Madhusoodanan jmadhusoodanan@plos.org 415-568-4545 x187 Public Library of Science 2-3 cups of coffee improve brain processing of positive, but not negative or neutral words Caffeine...

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Grapefruit’s bitter taste holds a sweet promise for diabetes therapy

2010 study posted for filing Contact: Jen Laloup jlaloup@plos.org 415-624-1220 Public Library of Science Naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus...

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Organic tomatoes accumulate more vitamin C, sugars than conventionally grown...

Contact: Souri Somphanith onepress@plos.org 41-562-412-17199 Public Library of Science Biochemical properties of organic tomatoes may be different because of stressful growth conditions Tomatoes grown...

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Human brain treats prosthetic devices as part of the body

Contact: Jyoti Madhusoodanan jmadhusoodanan@plos.org 415-568-4545 Public Library of Science People with spinal cordPeople with spinal cord injuries show strong association of wheelchairs as part of...

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Research shows the New York City ban on large-sized drinks may have...

Contact: Souri Somphanith onepress@plos.org 415-624-121-7199 Public Library of Science People buy more soda when offered packs of smaller sizes than if buying single large drink Restricting soda...

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12-months of treatment with ADHD drugs increases dopamine transporters in...

Contact: Souri Somphanith onepress@plos.org 415-624-1217 x199 Public Library of Science Long-term ADHD treatment increases brain dopamine transporter levels, may affect drug efficacy 12-month treatment...

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New study reveals important role of insulin in making breast milk

Contact: Jim Feuer jim.feuer@cchmc.org 513-636-4656 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Why do so many mothers have difficulty making enough milk to breastfeed?  A new study by scientists at...

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Bitter melon extract may have potential to fight head and neck cancer

Contact: Riya V. Anandwala ranandwa@slu.edu 314-977-8018 Saint Louis University ST. LOUIS – Extract taken from an Asian vegetable may have therapeutic qualities to treat head and neck cancer, a Saint...

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