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Gut microbiome may increase risk, severity of HIV, EBV disease: Research
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The gut microbiome has drawn the interest of academics and non-scientists alike over the last decade. A recent study has revealed that the bacteria and other microbes in our gut aid in immunity, metabolism, digestion, and the fight against "bad bacteria" that try to infiltrate our systems.
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Insect protein slows weight gain, increase health status in obese mice: St
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As the world's population grows in the face of climate change, the need for sustainable protein sources is greater than ever. Although plant-based "meat" and "dairy" products are popular, they are not the only environmentally beneficial meat substitutes.
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Arctic terns may navigate climate dangers: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Arctic terns, which fly the longest migrations of any species on the planet, may be able to navigate the threats posed by climate change, according to new research.
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Research reveals intense exercise may help keep Parkinson's disease at bay
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Intense exercise may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, according to research done by neuroscientists from the A Gemelli IRCCS Polyclinic Foundation and the Faculty of Medicine at the Catholic University of Rome. The discovery may pave the way for cutting-edge non-drug therapies.
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Researchers find how intense exercise helps to keep Parkinson's disease a
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Neuroscientists from the Catholic University of Rome's Faculty of Medicine and the A. Gemelli IRCCS Polyclinic Foundation discovered that vigorous exercise might halt the progression of Parkinson's disease and outlined the underlying underpinnings. The discovery might open the path for novel
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Research reveals Butterflies, moths share ancient ‘blocks’ of DNA
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to new research, butterflies and moths share "blocks" of DNA that are more than 200 million years old.
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Pollinators are attracted to humidity, not just fragrance: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Humidity is as crucial as aroma in drawing pollinators to a plant, according to a new Cornell-led study, enhancing basic biology and creating new avenues to boost agriculture.
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Research: Scientists may study thrombosis without use of animal models
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A novel apparatus that resembles a human vein might be useful for blood clot research and could replace the use of animals in some tests. Researchers at the University of Birmingham have created the vein-on-a-chip model, which may be applied in studies to better comprehend the mechanics unde
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Snakes can hear more than you think: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A study by the University of Queensland discovered that snakes can hear and respond to airborne sounds in addition to ground vibrations.
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Young chimpanzees, human teens exhibit similar risk-taking behaviour: Stud
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Adolescent chimpanzees exhibit some of the same risk-taking behaviour as human teenagers, but they may be less impulsive
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Study gives new insight into serotonin-producing nerve fibres in mice
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Drugs for the treatment of serious depression and addiction may result from new understandings of the competing effects of serotonin-producing nerve fibres in mice.
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Study reveals essential neurons that maintain animal's body temperature at
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A group of researchers from Nagoya University in Japan discovered that EP3 neurons in the preoptic area of the brain play an important role in controlling body temperature in animals.
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