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19-Year-Old Makes Unprecedented Five Stem Cell Donations
Nineteen-year-old Thomas Rennie has made five life-saving stem cell and bone marrow donations, a feat described as unprecedented by Anthony Nolan, a stem cell charity.
19-Year-Old Makes Unprecedented Five Stem Cell Donations
Nineteen-year-old Thomas Rennie has made five life-saving stem cell and bone marrow donations, a feat described as unprecedented by Anthony Nolan, a stem cell charity.
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Unexpected Israeli Unity Amidst War and Altruism
Following a major October 2023 terrorist attack in Israel, unexpected national unity emerged, evidenced by soldiers' actions and a record-breaking number of living organ donations from unrelated citizens, challenging typical narratives of societal division.
Unexpected Israeli Unity Amidst War and Altruism
Following a major October 2023 terrorist attack in Israel, unexpected national unity emerged, evidenced by soldiers' actions and a record-breaking number of living organ donations from unrelated citizens, challenging typical narratives of societal division.
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Pennsylvania Woman's Uterus Donation Leads to Two Births
A 39-year-old Pennsylvania woman donated her uterus in February 2020, enabling a recipient with MRKH to conceive and give birth to two children; this act highlights advancements in uterus transplantation and the unique bond between donor and recipient.
Pennsylvania Woman's Uterus Donation Leads to Two Births
A 39-year-old Pennsylvania woman donated her uterus in February 2020, enabling a recipient with MRKH to conceive and give birth to two children; this act highlights advancements in uterus transplantation and the unique bond between donor and recipient.
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44% Bias Score
Mice Exhibit Altruistic "First-Aid" Behaviors Towards Unconscious Cage Mates
Researchers found that mice perform "first-aid" on unconscious cage mates, including sniffing, grooming, and tongue pulling, which speeds up anesthetic recovery; these actions, linked to oxytocin neurons, appear to be driven by an altruistic impulse rather than simple curiosity.
Mice Exhibit Altruistic "First-Aid" Behaviors Towards Unconscious Cage Mates
Researchers found that mice perform "first-aid" on unconscious cage mates, including sniffing, grooming, and tongue pulling, which speeds up anesthetic recovery; these actions, linked to oxytocin neurons, appear to be driven by an altruistic impulse rather than simple curiosity.
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40% Bias Score
The Bricklayer of Auschwitz: Lorenzo Perrone and Primo Levi
Primo Levi's rescuer at Auschwitz, Lorenzo Perrone, a Piedmontese bricklayer, repeatedly provided Levi with essential supplies and maintained contact with his family, significantly aiding his survival; however, after the war, Perrone succumbed to depression and alcoholism.
The Bricklayer of Auschwitz: Lorenzo Perrone and Primo Levi
Primo Levi's rescuer at Auschwitz, Lorenzo Perrone, a Piedmontese bricklayer, repeatedly provided Levi with essential supplies and maintained contact with his family, significantly aiding his survival; however, after the war, Perrone succumbed to depression and alcoholism.
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32% Bias Score
Tennessee Woman's Altruistic Kidney Donation Underscores Critical Organ Shortage
Renee Bruens of Clarksville, Tennessee, donated a kidney to a stranger she learned about from a car magnet, highlighting the uncommon generosity of altruistic organ donors and the critical need for organ donations; neuroscientist Abigail Marsh's research reveals the heightened empathy in such donors...
Tennessee Woman's Altruistic Kidney Donation Underscores Critical Organ Shortage
Renee Bruens of Clarksville, Tennessee, donated a kidney to a stranger she learned about from a car magnet, highlighting the uncommon generosity of altruistic organ donors and the critical need for organ donations; neuroscientist Abigail Marsh's research reveals the heightened empathy in such donors...
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Real-World Disasters Show Cooperation, Not Chaos
Contrary to popular media depictions, real-world disasters often elicit widespread cooperation and mutual aid, as seen in the 9/11 evacuations, the recent Iberian blackout, and other crises, challenging the 'disaster myth' of widespread panic and selfishness.
Real-World Disasters Show Cooperation, Not Chaos
Contrary to popular media depictions, real-world disasters often elicit widespread cooperation and mutual aid, as seen in the 9/11 evacuations, the recent Iberian blackout, and other crises, challenging the 'disaster myth' of widespread panic and selfishness.
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Strengthening Social Bonds Through Altruism: Research-Backed Strategies
This article explores two research-backed strategies—coordinated tasks and meaningful favors—to improve social connections, emphasizing that even small acts of cooperation and vulnerability can significantly enhance relationships and overall well-being.
Strengthening Social Bonds Through Altruism: Research-Backed Strategies
This article explores two research-backed strategies—coordinated tasks and meaningful favors—to improve social connections, emphasizing that even small acts of cooperation and vulnerability can significantly enhance relationships and overall well-being.
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16% Bias Score
From Gene-Centric to Cell-Centric: A Biological Analogy for Social Cooperation
This article contrasts the gene-centric view of life, emphasizing competition, with the cell-centric view, highlighting cooperation, using the analogy of society as an organism to critique the use of genetic determinism to justify social inequalities.
From Gene-Centric to Cell-Centric: A Biological Analogy for Social Cooperation
This article contrasts the gene-centric view of life, emphasizing competition, with the cell-centric view, highlighting cooperation, using the analogy of society as an organism to critique the use of genetic determinism to justify social inequalities.
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56% Bias Score
Lab Mice Exhibit Helping Behaviors Towards Unconscious Cagemates, Study Suggests
A new study shows that lab mice exhibit helping behaviors towards unconscious cagemates, including actions that improve airway and dislodge obstructions, with familiarity playing a significant role; brain scans implicated oxytocin circuits and raised questions about animal empathy.
Lab Mice Exhibit Helping Behaviors Towards Unconscious Cagemates, Study Suggests
A new study shows that lab mice exhibit helping behaviors towards unconscious cagemates, including actions that improve airway and dislodge obstructions, with familiarity playing a significant role; brain scans implicated oxytocin circuits and raised questions about animal empathy.
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44% Bias Score
Colleague Donates Kidney, Saving Life Amidst UK Organ Shortage
Lisa O'Brien, a colleague, donated a kidney to Tas Javaid, who had kidney failure from polycystic kidney disease, after seven months of tests, highlighting the UK's organ shortage where 6,300 people are on the waiting list with an average wait of three years; the transplant was successful.
Colleague Donates Kidney, Saving Life Amidst UK Organ Shortage
Lisa O'Brien, a colleague, donated a kidney to Tas Javaid, who had kidney failure from polycystic kidney disease, after seven months of tests, highlighting the UK's organ shortage where 6,300 people are on the waiting list with an average wait of three years; the transplant was successful.
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40% Bias Score
Neanderthal Altruism
This article discusses the discovery of evidence suggesting altruistic behavior in Neanderthals, particularly a Neanderthal child with Down syndrome.
Neanderthal Altruism
This article discusses the discovery of evidence suggesting altruistic behavior in Neanderthals, particularly a Neanderthal child with Down syndrome.
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20% Bias Score
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