A new study carried out at the University of Haifa has found that the hormone oxytocin, the “love hormone”, which affects behaviors such as trust, empathy and generosity, also affects opposite behaviors, such as jealousy and gloating. “Subsequent to these findings, we assume that the hormone is an overall trigger for social sentiments: when the [...]

ERT, a leading provider of centralized ECG and eClinical technology, ePRO, and other services to the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and related industries, announced today that it will be showcasing its portfolio of products and services on Booth #1253/1254 at the 21st Annual DIA Euromeeting, 23-25 March 2009 in Berlin, Germany. ERT is also inviting attendees [...]

The 2009 Young Dentist Conference takes place at The Royal College of Physicians in London on Saturday 7 February. The event, which is organised by Dental Protection (DPL) in association with the British Dental Association (BDA), will be based around three very different sessions, each featuring a variety of speakers.

Combine the aphorisms that “practice makes perfect” and “timing is everything” into one and you might get something resembling findings published in this month’s issue of Psychological Science. Proper spacing of lessons, the researchers report, can dramatically enhance learning. And larger gaps between study sessions result in better recall of facts.