Risk of suicide, suicide attempt similar across types of antidepressant medication, study finds

Risk of suicide, suicide attempt similar across types of antidepressant medication, study finds
Among adults beginning antidepressant therapy, the risk of suicide or suicide attempts does not appear to vary by individual type or class of medication, according to a new study.

Obese kids more vulnerable to bullies
Children in Grades 3 through 6 who are obese are more likely to be bullied than their normal-weight peers, a new study has found.


'Different forms of flowers' continues to fascinate: Darwin's influential study inspires research on breeding system called heterostyly
Research on the subject of heterostyly is often traced back to 1877 when Charles Darwin published "The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species." Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, researchers have continued to learn more about the function, evolution, and development of heterostyly. Even after 150 years, we have a great deal to learn concerning the breeding system, and new technologies and techniques are allowing for advances in heterostyly research.

Rapid analysis of DNA damage now possible: Technology offers new way to test potential cancer drugs, see effects of environmental toxins
Our DNA is under constant siege from a variety of damaging agents. Damage to DNA and the ability of cells to repair that damage has broad health implications, from aging and heritable diseases to cancer. Unfortunately, the tools used to study DNA damage are quite limited, but researchers have developed a new tool for rapid DNA damage analysis that promises to make an impact on human health.