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Study highlights genome altering can help to treat human retinal degeneration

New York [US], January 20 (ANI): A study published in journal Human Gene Therapy shows that gene editing therapies, including CRISPR-Cas frameworks, offer the possibility to address transformations causing inherited retinal degenerations, a leading cause of blindness.

2021-01-20T03:44:51.029460+00:00 IST

Study finds that fatty acid may combat multiple sclerosis'

Washington [US], January 20 (ANI): A new study by Yale University explains that the abnormal immune system response that causes multiple sclerosis (MS) by attacking and damaging the central nervous system can be set off by the lack of a specific fatty acid in fat tissue.

2021-01-20T03:18:02.338131+00:00 IST

Novel study suggests childhood neglect leaves generational imprint

Philadelphia [US], January 20 (ANI): Early life experiences can have an outsized effect on brain development and neurobiological health. New research is showing that those effects can be passed down to subsequent generations, reporting that the infant children of mothers who had experienced childhood emotional neglect displayed altered brain circuitry involved in fear responses and anxiety.

2021-01-20T03:06:48.502305+00:00 IST

Free online tool calculates risk of Covid-19 transmission in poorly-ventilated spaces

Washington [US], January 20 (ANI): The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly-ventilated spaces, the virus spreads further than two metres in seconds, and is far more likely to spread through prolonged talking than through coughing.

2021-01-20T02:28:43.368281+00:00 IST

Study links one alcoholic drink in a day to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

Washington [US], January 19 (ANI): A study of nearly 108,000 people has found that people who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats in an abnormal rhythm.

2021-01-19T06:06:12.230059+00:00 IST

Research suggest simple, cheap test can help save lives from colorectal cancer

London [UK], January 19 (ANI): New research has demonstrated that a simple, cheap test can help identify who is at risk of developing colorectal cancer, aiding early diagnosis and potentially saving lives.

2021-01-19T03:29:57.815064+00:00 IST

Fried food intake linked to heightened serious heart disease, stroke risk

Washington [US], January 19 (ANI): While fried food is considered detrimental to health, a new study sheds light on its effects. The findings of a pooled analysis of the available research suggest that fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and stroke.

2021-01-19T02:45:43.365326+00:00 IST

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Teens with anxiety, depression may benefit from peer confidants at school

Washington [US], January 18 (ANI): Three-quarters of parents in a new national poll think peers better understand teen challenges including depression and anxiety, compared to teachers or counsellors in the school. The majority also agree that peer support leaders at school would encourage more teens to talk with someone about their mental health problems.

2021-01-18T06:28:44.712970+00:00 IST

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Study: Where COVID-19 hit hardest, sudden deaths outside the hospital increased

Philadelphia [US], January 18 (ANI): A new study comparing the incidence of sudden deaths occurring outside the hospital across New York City's highly diverse neighbourhoods with the percentage of positive SARS-CoV-19 tests found that increased sudden deaths during the pandemic correlate to the extent of virus infection in a neighbourhood.

2021-01-18T05:52:11.003526+00:00 IST

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Study finds changing diets, not less physical activity, may best explain childhood obesity crisis

Washington [US], January 18 (ANI): Variation in consumption of market-acquired foods outside of a traditional diet -- but not in total calories burned daily -- is reliably related to indigenous Amazonian children's body fat, according to a new study.

2021-01-18T02:12:38.874316+00:00 IST

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Study finds metabolism's possible role in depression

Washington [US], January 17 (ANI): Certain metabolites may be predictive indicators for persons at risk for recurrent major depressive disorder, suggests a recent study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dutch scientists.

2021-01-17T09:19:47.882335+00:00 IST

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Menopause may be blamed for increased forgetfulness, lack of attention: Study

Cleveland [Ohio], January 17 (ANI): A woman's menopause stage can affect cognitive performance, and declines in memory may persist in the post-menopause period, a new study suggests.

2021-01-17T08:55:17.906752+00:00 IST

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Study suggests ovarian cancer cells adapt to their surroundings to aid tumour growth

Washington [US], January 17 (ANI): Researchers have shared a detailed description of how ovarian cancer cells adapt to survive and proliferate in the peritoneal cavity, in a recent study published in Frontiers in Oncology.

2021-01-17T08:53:32.334343+00:00 IST

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Study suggests children's weight likely not affected by proximity to fast food restaurant

Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): The availability of fast-food restaurants on the route between children's houses and their schools does not affect children's weight, suggest the findings of a novel study.

2021-01-16T13:34:53.360410+00:00 IST

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Here's how a walk in park may help mitigate work-related stress

Tsukuba [Japan], January 16 (ANI): While working people always are on a lookout to get rid of the stress related to office, a new study has found that people who regularly take walks in forests or greenspaces may have higher stress-coping abilities.

2021-01-16T12:50:04.638687+00:00 IST

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Fragmented sleep patterns can predict vulnerability to chronic stress: Study

Abu Dhabi [United Arab Emirates], January 16 (ANI): An animal model to demonstrate how abnormal sleep architecture can be a predictor of stress vulnerability has been introduced by NYU Abu Dhabi's Laboratory of Neural Systems and Behavior for the first time used

2021-01-16T09:33:08.722517+00:00 IST

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Special interests can be assets for youth with autism

Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): A new survey from the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders has found certain strategies for children with disabilities that can help reduce anxiety and improve mental health.

2021-01-16T08:25:54.048179+00:00 IST

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Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease: Study

Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown that a relatively simple and rapid blood test can predict -- within a day of a hospital admission -- which patients with COVID-19 are at highest risk of severe complications or death.

2021-01-16T06:38:25.096582+00:00 IST

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Researchers find better diet, glucose uptake in the brain lead to longer life in fruit flies

Tokyo [Japan], January 16 (ANI): Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that fruit flies with genetic modifications to enhance glucose uptake have significantly longer lifespans.

2021-01-16T06:31:30.482614+00:00 IST

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Study finds COVID isolation worsens student diets, inactivity, alcohol intake

Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): A University of Saskatchewan study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant worsening of already poor dietary habits, low activity levels, sedentary behaviour, and high alcohol consumption among university students.

2021-01-16T06:22:49.083425+00:00 IST

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Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergens

Washington [US], January 15 (ANI): New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that allergens in the environment often are to blame for episodes of acute itch in eczema patients.

2021-01-15T05:55:30.477073+00:00 IST