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Study finds use of habitat for agricultural purposes puts primate in dange
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a study published in Current Biology, frequent trips to oil palm farms are significantly increasing mortality rates among baby southern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina) in the wild.
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Research shows sniffing women's tears lessens aggressive behaviour in men
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to new research published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, tears from women contain molecules that reduce violence in men. The study, directed by Shani Agron of Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science, discovered that smelling tears reduces brain activity connected to aggres
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New type of antibody can help against multiple forms of flu virus: Study
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers discovered a previously unknown class of antibodies--immune system proteins that guard against disease--that appear to be capable of neutralising different strains of flu virus.
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The Groundbreaking Future of Molecular Biology Analysed By Researcher
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 19: In a groundbreaking research endeavour, scientists delve into the intricate world of molecular biology to unravel the secrets encoded in the genetic structure of living organisms. This exploration study was conducted by Ayushi Hisaria as she sheds light on the
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India's First and Only Practice Book to have Supplements for newly added T
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 6: Arihant Publications launched their book "Arihant's Test Drive 15 Practice Sets for NEET UG 2024" to help the students though their journey to a medical career. With the expansion of newly added topics from classes 11th & 12th Physics, Chemistry, and Biolog
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Researchers discover new methods to identify bacteria more easily
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Antibiotics are used far too regularly around the world. Bacteria are becoming more resistant as a result. Curing bacterial illnesses is getting increasingly difficult because antibiotics are one of our most powerful weapons in the fight against them.
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Pathogens use force to overcome immune defences: Study
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Indiana University researchers have found a previously unknown technique by which infections penetrate a cell with physical force, bypassing the body's immunological defences that prevent infection, similar to a burglar smashing a window to get into a house.
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"Bio Maange More" should be mantra: DST Secretary Rajesh Gokhale at Bengal
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking about the 'Biomanufacturing initiative of India', Gokhale said, "Biology will shape the next technological revolution and India will become a global leader in the field of biotechnology", adding that this is possible only with a proper plan, and joint effort in both bio-production r
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Researchers reveal new ways to identify bacteria more easily
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Antibiotics are used far too frequently all over the world. Bacteria are getting resistant as a result. Curing bacterial infections is becoming increasingly challenging because antibiotics are one of our most powerful tools in the fight against them.
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E. coli bacteria is more capable of developing antibiotic resistance: Stud
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According to a recent study published in Science, E. coli bacteria may be far more capable of developing antibiotic resistance than previously thought.
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Research reveals how plants determine where light is coming from
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Plants lack visual organs, so how do they know where light comes from? In an original study combining expertise in biology and engineering, the team led by Prof Christian Fankhauser at UNIL, in collaboration with colleagues at EPFL, discovered that a light-sensitive plant tissue uses the opt
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Ashoka University Partners with Carl Zeiss India to Establish State-of-the
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 21: Ashoka University has entered into a partnership with Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore) Pvt. Ltd. (ZEISS Group) to establish a state-of-the-art 'Core Imaging Facility'. Under this partnership, the company will provide the university with latest cutting-edge microsc
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