Stress-resistance, optimism, the level of self-esteem and the degree of the willpower of a person depend on the availability of a specific variant of the oxytocin receptor gene, say scientists from the University of California in Los Angeles (USA).
Researchers from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the University of Ramona Lulla (both of Spain) found that children six to seven years old who sleep less than nine hours late go to bed and do not adhere to the regime, lagging behind in school.
At least 23 children were diagnosed with HIV after transfusions of blood donated to a public hospital in Gujarat, AFP reported. All affected children suffer from thalassemia, a genetic disease in which blood transfusion is often necessary.
The Council of Europe may recommend that member countries impose restrictions on the provision of information on the future child's field in state maternity homes.
The supercomputer is able to predict major events in the world arena based on the analysis of news reports. This is the conclusion of the study, authored by Kalev Letaru.
In case of illness Ukrainians try to be treated independently, do not turn to doctors. This is stated in the telephone survey of public opinion, which was held by the Gorshenin Institute from 5 to 7 September 2011.
The British authorities will allow blood donation to gays who refrain from same-sex contacts during the year. As reported by the BBC, the new rules for donating blood will come into force on November 7, 2011 in England, Scotland and Wales.
Fatty tissue in our body is of two kinds - white fat and brown fat. The share of white adipose tissue accounts for the greater part; her cells can be compared to a drop of fat, covered with a thin layer of cytoplasm. Obesity and overweight are associated with the increase in the content of white adipose tissue.
