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The Art of Being Happy: A Masterclass in the Science of Happiness by Dr. M
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New Delhi [India], June 22: Happiness is no longer a mystery shrouded in anecdotes and guesswork. In his transformative book, "The Art of Being Happy: A Masterclass in the Science of Happiness," Dr. Mukesh Jain, an IPS officer and accomplished author, explores the science behind true happine
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Study reveals disorient malaria parasite to prevent it from causing harm
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Malaria continues to be a serious public health issue, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, with almost 250 million cases each year and 621,000 fatalities. The parasitic disease malaria is spread by mosquitoes and is brought on by a species of bacteria called Plasmodium. Plasmodium must adjust
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Dr Hemachandran Ravikumar is appointed as Ambassador of the Royal Society
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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 17: Indian Scientist Dr Hemachandran Ravikumar has been appointed as the New Foreign Ambassador of The Royal Society of Biology, London, for his outstanding contributions in the field of Bio-Science, Microbiological Studies and Neuro-Science. Dr Hemachandra
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Revolutionary novel method can manipulate the shape, packing of DNA: Study
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A human cell contains around 2 metres of DNA, which contains an individual's important genetic information. If all the DNA contained within a single person were unwound and stretched out, it would cover an astonishing distance - enough to reach the sun and back 60 times over. The cell compac
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Human light pollution risks extinguishing glow-worms: Study
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Researchers found brighter nights risk extinguishing glow-worm twinkle. The study was published in 'Journal of Experimental Biology.'
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Hand illness known as "Viking disease" may result from Neandertal genes: S
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A recent study in the Oxford University Press journal Molecular Biology and Evolution demonstrates that the Neandertal component of Dupuytren's illness is present. Researchers have long known that people of Northern European descent had the disease significantly more frequently than those wi
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Researchers find taurine a key to longer, healthier life
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Taurine is a vitamin produced by the body and found in many foods. According to a new study led by Columbia academics and including hundreds of ageing specialists from across the world, taurine insufficiency is a factor in animal ageing.
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Taurine might be a key to longer, healthier life: Research
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According to a recent study headed by Columbia researchers and including hundreds of ageing specialists from across the world, taurine deficiency--a vitamin generated in the body and available in many foods--is a cause of ageing in animals.
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'Village' approach to stem cell research could transform the field: Study
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Researchers found a powerful new stem cell technique has enabled large-scale studies of the relationship between human genetics and biology.
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Study reveals how immune system trip wire that detects COVID-19
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Inflammasomes are part of a complex network of molecular sensors that our bodies utilise to detect infection. However, immunologists have been intrigued by the processes behind these sensors, which activate responses to dangers such as invading infections.
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CARD8 helps human immune system respond to viruses like Covid 19: Study
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Molecular sensors that form the so-called inflammasome help activate inflammatory responses to pathogens. A new study suggested that CARD8 is a highly evolved sensor that can detect a variety of viruses and is critical to the human immune system's capacity to identify and respond to coronavi
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Students across UAE take part in MBRSC's space science education programme
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The programme commenced with its inaugural session on the 'Microorganism in Space' workshop as part of the second mission of the UAE Astronaut Programme (UAEAP), with Sultan AlNeyadi. This workshop features an exciting exploration of microorganisms in space, offering a fascinating insight in
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