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Study finds origination of genes for learning and memory

Researchers from the University of Leicester and its colleagues have found that the genes necessary for memory, learning, aggression, and other complex behaviours originated around 650 million years ago.

2023-07-14T17:15:25.707629+00:00 IST

Scientists use fungal networks for futuristic designs

Scientists have discovered a technique to create building materials using knitted moulds and the root system of fungus in an effort to lessen the environmental effect of the construction sector. Although comparable composites have been the subject of previous study, the organic material's structure and growth restrictions have made it challenging to create a variety of uses that fully exploit its potential. The scientists developed a composite material dubbed "mycocrete" that is stronger and more shape- and form-flexible using the knitted moulds as a flexible framework or "formwork," enabling the scientists to generate lightweight and more eco-friendly building materials.

2023-07-14T16:42:00.188766+00:00 IST

Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries: Research

Researchers in Sweden established a relationship between the numbers of particular bacteria in the gut and coronary atherosclerotic plaques in a large study. Atherosclerotic plaques, which are generated by the accumulation of fatty and cholesterol deposits, are a leading cause of heart attacks. The findings of the study, headed by academics from Uppsala and Lund University, have recently been published in the scientific journal Circulation.

2023-07-14T07:54:59.878994+00:00 IST

Social isolation linked to lower brain volume: Study

According to a study published in the online edition of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, older people who have little social interaction with others may be more likely to experience loss of overall brain volume and in areas of the brain affected by dementia.

2023-07-14T07:38:28.652725+00:00 IST

WHO classifies aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) released the assessments of the aspartame.

2023-07-14T01:59:22.050712+00:00 IST

Researchers shed light on how genes make us prone to allergies

The scientific understanding of why some people are more susceptible to allergies than others is being strengthened by new studies

2023-07-13T17:17:10.414599+00:00 IST

Researchers provide more insight into treatment of severe asthma

Their new study is important because it sheds light on how this same HRF and IgE interaction triggers inflammation and drives asthma in humans

2023-07-13T12:59:32.972656+00:00 IST

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Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity: Study

According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open, children who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a wider waistline later in life. The findings suggest that, in addition to other socioeconomic factors such as family poverty, racial discrimination may be a risk factor for young people developing obesity.

2023-07-12T08:14:49.620713+00:00 IST

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Damage to gut bacteria linked with chemo-induced weight gain

Researchers discovered a relationship between chemotherapy-induced changes in gut bacteria and the harmful weight gain seen in breast cancer patients, perhaps leading the way to helping survivors avoid obesity-related illness later in life.

2023-07-12T06:35:12.056253+00:00 IST

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Pre-operative exercise substantially helps with recovery: Study

A University of Otago study demonstrates that a short plan of high intensity interval training before surgery can significantly aid recovery.

2023-07-12T06:25:20.984784+00:00 IST

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Obesity associated with adverse outcomes in leukemia treatment

Scientists are focusing on how body weight can impact health outcomes as the obesity epidemic in the United States spreads. AYAs with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may have worse treatment outcomes when their body mass index (BMI) is higher, according to recent research highlighted in Blood Advances.

2023-07-11T15:31:59.691794+00:00 IST

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Study finds how to improve brain damage

“A simple and easy-to-administer treatment with 100 per cent oxygen can drastically improve human motor learning processes,” said Dr Marc Dalecki, now at the German University of Health and Sports in Berlin, senior author of the study in Frontiers in Neuroscience.

2023-07-11T15:17:47.434080+00:00 IST

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Hairdressers, beauticians may be at higher risk of ovarian cancer

A case-control study published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine found that particular employment positions, such as hairdressers, beauticians, and accountants, may be related with an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

2023-07-11T15:01:11.470616+00:00 IST

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Study finds children with autism have broad memory difficulties

According to new Stanford School of Medicine research, children with autism have memory issues that limit not only their ability to remember faces but also their capacity to retain other types of information. The study discovered that these deficits are represented in unique wiring patterns in the children's brains.

2023-07-11T14:57:27.090327+00:00 IST

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Study sheds more light on treatment-resistant hypertension

The condition of hypertension, which is a high blood pressure that can result in a heart attack or stroke, is managed by medication for many patients. This type of elevated blood pressure, known as apparent resistant hypertension (aRH), necessitates additional medication and medical supervision.

2023-07-11T14:24:04.700379+00:00 IST

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Gum disease linked to buildup of Alzheimer’s plaque formation

Although most individuals don't associate oral disease with serious health issues, growing evidence suggests that oral bacteria play an important role in systemic disorders such as colon cancer and heart disease. New Forsyth Institute research suggests a relationship between periodontal (gum) disease and the production of amyloid plaque, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

2023-07-11T11:15:25.003819+00:00 IST

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Lollipops may "sweeten" diagnostic procedures

For the first time, researchers who had their findings published in ACS' Analytical Chemistry have demonstrated that a lollipop-based saliva collection system can capture bacteria from adults and remain shelf-stable for up to a year. Participants in the study also preferred candies over traditional collecting methods.

2023-07-10T19:07:10.997087+00:00 IST

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How to fix damaged hearing cells, finds scientists

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have figured out how damaged hearing cells may heal. The attempts to create new and improved strategies for the treatment and prevention of hearing loss may be aided by that crucial discovery.

2023-07-10T16:00:59.727178+00:00 IST

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Air monitor can identify Covid-19 virus in five minutes

Scientists are investigating techniques to monitor indoor environment in real time for viruses now that the Covid-19 pandemic's emergency phase is over. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a real-time monitor that can identify any SARS-CoV-2 virus variant in a room in roughly 5 minutes by fusing recent advancements in aerosol sampling technology with an ultrasensitive biosensing method.

2023-07-10T15:11:51.326336+00:00 IST

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Triple combination therapy improves cystic fibrosis: Study

Mucus in the airways is less sticky, and lung inflammation is greatly reduced: In individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF), triple combination treatment can produce these long-term benefits.

2023-07-10T02:44:16.125995+00:00 IST

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Unidentified proteins may help in ovarian cancer diagnosis

Three previously undiscovered membrane proteins have been linked to ovarian cancer, according to a study headed by Nagoya University in Japan. The team was able to capture the proteins using a novel technique consisting of nanowires coated with polyketone, providing a new approach of ovarian cancer detection.

2023-07-09T18:26:11.889726+00:00 IST