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Vaccarino, Flora M.; Urban, Alexander Eckehart; Stevens, Hanna E.; Szekely, Anna; Abyzov, Alexej; Grigorenko, Elena L.; Gerstein, Mark; Weissman, Sherman – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2011
The study of the developing brain has begun to shed light on the underpinnings of both early and adult onset neuropsychiatric disorders. Neuroimaging of the human brain across developmental time points and the use of model animal systems have combined to reveal brain systems and gene products that may play a role in autism spectrum disorders,…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Intervention, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Baler, Ruben D.; Volkow, Nora D. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2011
Objective: Scientific advances in the field of addiction have forever debunked the notion that addiction reflects a character flaw under voluntary control, demonstrating instead that it is a bona fide disease of the brain. The aim of this review is to go beyond this consensus understanding and explore the most current evidence regarding the vast…
Descriptors: Smoking, Addictive Behavior, Adolescents, Genetics
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Froehlich, Tanya E.; Epstein, Jeffery N.; Nick, Todd G.; Melguizo Castro, Maria S.; Stein, Mark A.; Brinkman, William B.; Graham, Amanda J.; Langberg, Joshua M.; Kahn, Robert S. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2011
Objective: Because of significant individual variability in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication response, there is increasing interest in identifying genetic predictors of treatment effects. This study examined the role of four catecholamine-related candidate genes in moderating methylphenidate (MPH) dose-response. Method:…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Rating Scales, Drug Therapy, Identification
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Papaleo, Francesco; Silverman, Jill L.; Aney, Jordan; Tian, Qingjun; Barkan, Charlotte L.; Chadman, Kathryn K.; Crawley, Jacqueline N. – Learning & Memory, 2011
BDNF regulates components of cognitive processes and has been implicated in psychiatric disorders. Here we report that genetic overexpression of the BDNF mature isoform (BDNF-tg) in female mice impaired working memory functions while sparing components of fear conditioning. BDNF-tg mice also displayed reduced breeding efficiency, higher…
Descriptors: Animals, Seizures, Genetics, Short Term Memory
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Smith, Matthew Lee; Sosa, Erica T.; Hochhalter, Angela K.; Covin, Julie; Ory, Marcia G.; McKyer, E. Lisako J. – Journal of Primary Prevention, 2011
Effective communication between young adults and their healthcare providers can contribute to early detection of risk for developing cancer and establishment of lifelong habits for engagement in healthcare and health promotion behaviors. Our objectives were to examine factors influencing family health history discussions between college students…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Attitudes, Health Promotion, Physicians
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Moskowitz, Lauren J.; Carr, Edward G.; Durand, V. Mark – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
Parents and professionals typically report problem behavior as a significant concern for children with fragile X syndrome. In the present study, the authors explored whether behaviorally based interventions would result in a reduction in problem behavior and an improvement in quality of life for 3 children with fragile X syndrome and their…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Intervention, Child Behavior, Behavior Problems
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Prasad, Prascilla; Turner, Mark S. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2011
This open-ended practical series titled "Molecular Identification of Unknown Food Bacteria" which extended over a 6-week period was designed with the aims of giving students an opportunity to gain an understanding of naturally occurring food bacteria and skills in contemporary molecular methods using real food samples. The students first isolated…
Descriptors: Identification, Genetics, Microbiology, Learning Experience
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Albright, Catherine J.; Hall, David J. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2011
Human rhinovirus (HRV) is one of the most common human respiratory pathogens and is responsible for the majority of upper respiratory illnesses. Recently, a phylogeny was constructed from all known American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) HRV sequences. From this study, three HRV classifications (HRVA, HRVB, and HRVC) were determined and techniques…
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Genetics, Problem Sets, Molecular Biology
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Axelson, David A.; Birmaher, Boris; Strober, Michael A.; Goldstein, Benjamin I.; Ha, Wonho; Gill, Mary Kay; Goldstein, Tina R.; Yen, Shirley; Hower, Heather; Hunt, Jeffrey I.; Liao, Fangzi; Iyengar, Satish; Dickstein, Daniel; Kim, Eunice; Ryan, Neal D.; Frankel, Erica; Keller, Martin B. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2011
Objective: To determine the rate of diagnostic conversion from an operationalized diagnosis of bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (BP-NOS) to bipolar I disorder (BP-I) or bipolar II disorder (BP-II) in youth over prospective follow-up and to identify factors associated with conversion. Method: Subjects were 140 children and adolescents…
Descriptors: Intervals, At Risk Persons, Adolescents, Mental Disorders
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Lee, W. Theodore; Jabot, Michael E. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011
We revised a sophomore-level genetics class to more actively engage the students in their learning. The students worked in groups on quizzes using the Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique (IF-AT) and active-learning projects. The IF-AT quizzes allowed students to discuss key concepts in small groups and learn the correct answers in class. The…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Tests, Active Learning, Genetics
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Singh, Gurmukh; Siddiqui, Khalid; Singh, Mankiran; Singh, Satpal – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2011
The current research article is based on a simple and practical way of employing the computational power of widely available, versatile software MS Excel 2007 to perform interactive computer simulations for undergraduate/graduate students in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, medicine in college and university classroom setting. To…
Descriptors: Heredity, Genetics, Biological Sciences, Medical Education
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Hildebrand, Terri J.; Govedich, Fredric R.; Bain, Bonnie A. – American Biology Teacher, 2010
Evolutionary theory is the foundation of the biological sciences, yet conveying it to General Biology students often presents a challenge, especially at larger institutions where student numbers in foundation courses can exceed several hundred per lecture section. We present a pedagogically sound exercise that utilizes a series of simple and…
Descriptors: Simulation, Hands on Science, Evolution, Scientific Concepts
Myers, Mandy F. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Graduate teaching assistants are common fixtures on college campuses, and their roles encompass a wide range of duties, including supervising labs, working alongside mentors, and teaching a variety of beginner courses to students. It is common practice in the field of composition and rhetoric, for example, to employ second year master's students…
Descriptors: Campuses, Qualitative Research, Mentors, Research Universities
Richardson, Lolita Lisa – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This study investigated the relationship between repetitive behaviors and sensory behavior to the parenting stress of mothers of boys with fragile X syndrome and mothers of boys with autism. Participants consisted of two groups: 51 mothers with boys diagnosed with fragile X syndrome (M = 71.3, SD = 56.5) and 30 mothers with boys diagnosed with…
Descriptors: Mothers, Autism, Child Rearing, Sensory Experience
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Laux, Chad M.; Mosher, Gretchen A.; Freeman, Steven A. – Journal of Technology Studies, 2010
The use of biotechnology in food and agricultural applications has increased greatly during the past decade and is considered by many to be a controversial topic. Drawing upon a previous national study, a new survey was conducted of U.S. and international college students at a large, land-grant, Research University to determine factors that may…
Descriptors: College Students, Research Universities, Student Attitudes, Safety
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