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Does student achievement really spur national economic growth?

Educational policy discourse supports the idea that increases in science and mathematics achievement correlate to nation-wide economic gains. However, a thought-provoking new study from the American Journal of Education challenges the perceived causal links between educational achievement and economic growth. Francisco O. Ramirez (Stanford University) and his co-authors find that without the so-called “Asian Tigers,” the correlation diminishes and all but disappears.

Alzheimer’s Disease :: Yeast Model Shows Promise as Alzheimer’s Test

A century ago this month, German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer formally described characteristics of the neurodegenerative disease which ultimately came to bear his name. While international efforts to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and develop treatments have progressed significantly in recent years, a cure remains an elusive goal.

Money :: Two sides of the same coin – Money spurs changes for better and worse

Money changes everything, and that includes changing people’s motivations for the better and their behavior toward others for the worse, according to a new study published in the international journal Science.

Chemistry :: JHU-led team discovers exotic relatives of protons and neutrons

A team of scientists, including four at The Johns Hopkins University, has discovered two new subatomic particles, rare but important relatives of the familiar, commonplace proton and neutron.

Child Care :: Under-nourishment, terrorism challenges to child health, PM India

Warning that under-nourishment, environmental damage, conflicts and terrorism posed serious challenge to children’s health, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said it was important to “respect and uphold” the right to health of children.

New $15 Million Grant to Improve Student Performance in Struggling Districts Across California

The California Department of Education (CDE) and California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) announced today a $15.5 million investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to increase the number of students who graduate ready for college and work by strengthening the state?s district improvement plan and offering more support to struggling districts across the state.

DNA :: Scientists find new way to manipulate DNA

Polymers, large molecules comprised of chains of repeating structures, are used in everything from the coatings on walls of ships and pipes to reduce flow drag to gene therapy.

Thyroid Cancer :: Thyroid cancer discovery points to new treatments, prevention

The actions of a mutated protein in cells linked to thyroid cancer have been uncovered by researchers at Queen’s University. The discovery paves the way for the future development of drugs to more effectively target, treat and possibly even prevent both inherited and non-inherited thyroid cancers.

Breast Cancer :: Mayo Clinic Study Observes Normal Aging Process Lowers Breast Cancer Risk

Normal aging of breast tissue lessens breast cancer risk, reports a new study by Mayo Clinic Cancer Center researchers published in the Nov. 15 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Sticky proteins provide new insight into drug action

How drugs such as adrenalin do primarily one thing — in this case, increase the heart rate — now makes more sense to scientists.