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Adaptive deletion of functional duplicate genes in Drosophila

dos Santos ALC, Assis R · 2025 · Preprint

ABSTRACT Gene deletion is traditionally viewed as a nonadaptive mechanism that eliminates functional redundancy, yet emerging evidence indicates that it disproportionately affects tissue-specific duplicates with unique functions. Here, we…

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Assessing Perpetrator Responses to Confrontation: Associations with a DARVO-SF and Posttrauma Symptoms in Two Different Populations.

Durland M, Harsey SJ, Freyd JJ · 2026 · Journal of trauma & dissociation : the official journal of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSD)

DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) is a common tactic used by perpetrators of interpersonal violence to deflect blame and responsibility. Individuals' exposure to perpetrator DARVO has previously been measured using the…

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Beyond the Size Tag: Clothing Influences on Body Image and Mood

Abrevaya S, Rossi C, Rodgers R · 2025 · Preprint

Clothing size labels have been shown to influence women's mood, self-esteem, and body satisfaction. This study examined the effects of different sizing nomenclatures—specifically color-based versus category-based labeling—on women's body…

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Parental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward childhood headache: the impact of parental migraine.

Bayır BRH, Ulutaş C, Nazlı E et al. · 2026 · Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology

Introduction Headache is one of the most common neurological complaints in children and adolescents. Headache especially migraine in childhood significantly impacts daily life activities, including academic performance, and social…

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Driving habits and difficulties in people with epilepsy: A survey.

Guillermier L, Sabourdy C, Four E et al. · 2026 · Epilepsy & behavior : E&B

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that can interfere with driving abilities through seizures and cognitive impairments. While legal frameworks often regulate driving eligibility, little is known about how people with epilepsy perceive…

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