The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use — and misuse — among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students at a large public university (not UTA). Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]
Published on May 22, 2025
Researchers have discovered a new way to reduce obesity. Supplying the gut with extra acetate reduces fat and liver mass in both normal and obese mice, as long as bacteria of the Bacteroides species is also present. When both these conditions are met, gut bacteria can eliminate more sugars from the gut and promote the […]
Published on May 22, 2025
Abstract Math problem solving frequently involves choices among alternative strategies. Strategy choices, and effects of problem features on strategy choices, both vary among individuals. We propose that individual differences in strategy choices can be well characterized in terms of parametric variation in three types of influence: global bias, relevant feature effects, and irrelevant feature effects. […]
Published on May 21, 2025