CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The Broad Institute issued the following news: In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life. About 6 percent of people who experience trauma develop the disorder, but scientists don't yet understand the neurobiology underlying PTSD. Now, a new genetic study of more than 1.2 million people has pinpointed 95 loci, or locations in the ge  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 19 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that New York is the first state to have its new federal home energy rebates application approved. Ceres welcomed this milestone as a key step toward ensuring   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Ceres applauds Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia General Assembly for approving the SAVE Act, improving the process by which the Commonwealth and its utilities set and achieve energy efficiency targets.  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: For decades, consumers have found it difficult to avoid plastic packaging, despite the rising toll of plastic pollution on our health, wildlife and environment. Now, a new wave of businesses -- including some in the Boston area -- is successfully eliminating single-use plastic packaging via refill stores, returnable packaging and product innovations. Leading up to Ea  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston issued the following news release: The collection of Japanese art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), is one of the most comprehensive in the world. Five newly transformed galleries showcasing nearly 200 highlights--including painting, sculpture, decorative arts and selections from the Museum's vast collection of ukiyo-e prints--open on May 11, 2024. Displays will change regularly, presenting icons of the collection and   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The Museum of Science, Boston, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: As part of its Year of the Earthshot, the Museum of Science, Boston will celebrate the Commonwealth's environmental leadership at its annual Stars of STEM gala, held on Friday, May 3. The Museum will honor Senator Edward Markey with its President's Award for his work on the Green New Deal and will also recognize the Healey Administration for its leadership in the climate space.  more

GREENFIELD, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The Organic Trade Association issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Organic Trade Association is pleased to be hosting Organic Week, its annual flagship event, on May 14-16 in Washington, D.C., featuring two days of critical discussions on the issues and opportunities facing the organic sector and a day of advocating for organic on Capitol Hill. The event offers the organic community a once-a-year chance to come together, brainstorm, and  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 19 -- Trustees of Reservations issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Sensory kits designed for neurodiverse children and adults are now available for visitors at seven Trustees of Reservations locations around Massachusetts. The kits are another initiative by The Trustees to highlight accessibility and ensure that all visitors feel welcome. The kits, provided through a partnership with Autism Alliance, include a drawstring backpack, ID badge, lanyard  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) today introduced legislation that would extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) as-is, without needed improvements to provide health care screenings and financial compensation to communities sickened by nuclear weapons tests conducted in New Mexico and Nevada, uranium mining and nuclear waste. Congress should reject the bill and foc  more