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How network structure affects judgement, study finds

When addressing difficulties, do intelligent people think more quickly than others? The findings of a recent study conducted by Human Brain Project researchers at Charite University Berlin and their collaborators at University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, which was published in Nature Communications, cast doubt on this widely accepted notion in the field of intelligence. They developed 650 customised brain network models (BNMs) using data from the Human Connectome Project and replicated the dynamics of the problem-solving brain using a physiologically inspired methodology.

2023-06-05T18:20:56.891620+00:00 IST

Adults with healthy sleep schedule have lower risk of death

A new study which will be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting emphasises that individuals should keep a consistent sleep schedule with a regular bedtime and wake time, in addition to receiving enough sleep each night.

2023-06-05T18:19:01.453728+00:00 IST

Study reveals deadly heart attacks more common on Monday

According to new data presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester, serious heart attacks are more likely to occur at the start of the working week than at any other time.

2023-06-05T17:20:08.506016+00:00 IST

Researchers show how parent speech influences baby's brain

A team led by a University of Texas at Dallas neurodevelopment researcher has discovered some of the most solid evidence yet that parents who communicate with their children boost their babies' brain development.

2023-06-05T17:02:55.974488+00:00 IST

Can exercise help to reduce genetic disease risk?

According to new research, being physically active can reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes even in persons who have a high hereditary risk of having the disease.

2023-06-05T17:01:55.592764+00:00 IST

Women taking oral estrogen hormones have increased risk of BP

According to research, women aged 45 and more who used oestrogen hormone treatment in tablet form were more likely to develop high blood pressure than those who used transdermal (topically applied to the skin) or vaginal formulations.

2023-06-05T09:27:06.513742+00:00 IST

New drug delays progression of deadly brain cancer

A new targeted therapy medicine can extend the amount of time people with a subtype of glioma are on treatment without their cancer worsening, according to an international trial co-led by UCLA. The discovery provides a potential new therapeutic option for those suffering from the slow-growing but lethal brain tumour.

2023-06-05T03:30:37.280992+00:00 IST

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Connection between healthy lifestyle and osteoarthritis mortality

In a study using data from the UK Biobank, 104,142 osteoarthritis patients were evaluated to determine the association between individual and combined healthy lifestyle features and the risk of all-cause and cause-specific death.

2023-06-04T15:24:53.500117+00:00 IST

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Adding ribociclib to hormone therapy and breast cancer patients

A study found that patients with early hormone-receptor (HR) positive/HER2 negative breast cancer had a significant advantage in invasive disease-free survival when ribociclib, a targeted therapy medicine, was added to hormone treatment.

2023-06-04T13:33:29.346077+00:00 IST

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Possible targets for treating neuropsychiatric diseases

The brain undergoes continual change throughout development and adolescence. Early adulthood is a common time for the onset of neuropsychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. The dopamine system, which is necessary for thinking clearly and making decisions, starts to malfunction at this stage of development.

2023-06-04T12:22:19.605826+00:00 IST

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Study sheds light on molecular mechanism that prevents cancer

Researchers have identified a key process in cell death that prevents cancer from spreading through a distinct molecular mechanism of the disease's early stages. The study was published in 'Science Advances'.

2023-06-04T09:59:30.867298+00:00 IST

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Study finds details on molecular mechanism that prevents cancer

Apoptosis is essential for human life, and its disruption can cause cancerous cells to grow and not respond to cancer treatment. In healthy cells, it is regulated by two proteins with opposing roles known as Bax and Bcl-2. The study was published in 'Science Advances'.

2023-06-03T09:49:01.570837+00:00 IST

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Study predicts the effects of genetic mutations on RNA formation

A research team from Munich has created an algorithm that predicts the effects of genetic mutations on RNA formation six times more precisely than previous models. As a result, the genetic causes of rare hereditary diseases and cancer can now be pinpointed with greater accuracy.

2023-06-02T18:57:25.543851+00:00 IST

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Memory killer cells improve melanoma patients' survival chances

Specialised long-lasting killer cells are present in our skin and serve as a defence against invaders. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have now determined how these cells are created and demonstrated that higher concentrations of memory killer cells in tumour tissue are associated with a higher survival probability for melanoma patients. Immunity, a publication, has published the work.

2023-06-02T18:50:27.058966+00:00 IST

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Immune system detection could benefit spinal cord injuries: Study

The capacity of the immune system to respond to spinal cord injuries declines with ageing, according to new research, which also reveals potential ways to enhance that response and speed up patient recovery.

2023-06-02T18:49:34.890910+00:00 IST

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Study finds how cellular process prevents the spread of cancer

For the first time, scientists have described a special molecular mechanism of the early phases of programmed cell death, often known as apoptosis, a process that is essential in the prevention of cancer.

2023-06-02T18:20:01.266135+00:00 IST

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Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids: Research

According to findings of recent clinical research, the first medication therapy to reduce the onset of nearsightedness in children may be on the horizon.

2023-06-02T05:46:40.714074+00:00 IST

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Grief may increase risk of heart problems: Study

Losing loved ones may have a significant impact on both psychological and physical health. The University of Arizona researched the influence of grief on heart function and discovered that intense grieving might induce a significant increase in blood pressure. According to the data, grieving may be a risk factor for cardiac events.

2023-06-02T05:44:59.455208+00:00 IST

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Deep brain stimulation while sleeping improves memory: Study

While it is well known that sleep is important for memory consolidation, scientists are still attempting to figure out how this process occurs in the brain overnight.

2023-06-02T05:44:19.455974+00:00 IST

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Asymptomatic high blood pressure linked to cardiac, kidney injury

In hospitalised patients, blood pressure is routinely monitored. Severe hypertension can cause a heart attack, stroke, or damage to blood arteries and organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. Most hospitalised people, on the other hand, have transiently raised blood pressure without evidence of organ damage, which is known as silent hypertension and is occasionally treated with blood pressure drugs. However, there is little data to guide such therapy decisions.

2023-06-02T05:43:38.092145+00:00 IST

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Healthy living and osteoarthritis mortality

This study examined the relationship between individual and combination healthy lifestyle characteristics and the risk of all-cause and cause-specific death among 104,142 osteoarthritis patients using data from the UK Biobank.

2023-06-01T18:07:13.425999+00:00 IST