Whether they are aware of it or not, consumers dislike being reminded of money —…
Month: September 2011
Downwardly mobile: When consumer decisions are influenced by people with lower socioeconomic status
People assume that consumers are influenced by celebrities and high-status individuals, but according to a…
How do political debates affect advertising?
Advertisers covet spots during political debates, which often draw large numbers of viewers. But according…
Sickle cell trait is not risk factor for kidney disease: Study contradicts earlier findings
Researchers report that sickle cell trait is not a risk factor for the development of…
This beetle uses eggs as shields against wasps
Seed beetles often will stack their eggs, using them as shields to protect the bottom…
Motorola CEO Jha getting $66M in Google deal (AP)
AP – Cellphone maker Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. on Wednesday revealed that CEO Sanjay Jha…
How specialized pacemaker works at biological level to strengthen failing hearts: Findings could lead to ‘pacemaker in a bottle’
Heart specialists have figured out how a widely used pacemaker for heart failure, which makes…
Genetics, lifestyle provide clues to racial differences in head and neck cancer
Why are African Americans more likely than Caucasians to be not only diagnosed with head…
When it comes to college hookups, more is said than done
College students talk a lot about hooking up — in fact, they talk about it…
Uterine stem cells used to treat diabetes
Controlling diabetes may someday involve mining stem cells from the lining of the uterus, researchers…