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Study reveals spanking may affect brain development of a child
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Cambridge (Massachusetts) [US], April 13 (ANI): A recent study by Harvard researchers stated that spanking may affect a child's brain development in similar ways to more severe forms of violence.
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Imbalance in gum bacteria linked to Alzheimer's disease biomarker, claims
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): Older adults with more harmful than healthy bacteria in their gums are more likely to have evidence for amyloid-beta, a key biomarker for Alzheimer's disease in their cerebrospinal fluid, according to new research by the New York University. However, this imb
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Researchers discover new way to starve brain tumours
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 12 (ANI): Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have found a new way to starve cancerous brain tumour cells of energy in order to prevent further growth.
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Study finds treatment for brain disease transmitted by tick bites
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 12 (ANI): The findings of a new study describe antibodies capable of neutralizing the virus transmitted by tick bites. These so-called broadly neutralizing antibodies have shown promise in preventing Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in mice and could inform the development
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Patna hospital wrongly declares man as dead; kin shocked to discover mista
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 11 (ANI): In a major goof-up, a man who was admitted apparently with a brain haemorrhage was declared dead authorities by Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) authorities who also handed over a "death certificate" to his family.
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IPL 2021: Lack of captaincy experience a challenge but Samson has brillian
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler was signed by the Rajasthan Royals before the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition and over the course of four years, he has become a linchpin around whom the batting order definitely revolves.
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Chronic sinus inflammation appears to alter brain activity, claims study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): New research by the University Of Washington School Of Medicine links sinus inflammation with alterations in brain activity, specifically with the neural networks that modulate cognition, introspection and response to external stimuli.
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Study: Bird blood acts as heating system in winter
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], April 10 (ANI): Researchers at Lund University have discovered that bird blood produces more heat in winter when it is colder than in autumn.
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High sugar consumption effects child's brain development, study suggests
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): New research led by the University of Georgia has shown in a rodent model that daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages during adolescence impairs performance on a learning and memory task during adulthood. The group further showed that changes in the b
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Researchers discover key brain molecule that may play role in brain disord
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): A molecule called microRNA-29 as a powerful controller of brain maturation in mammals has been discovered by a team, led by scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine. Deleting microRNA-29 in mice caused problems very similar to t
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Hollywood stars condole demise of rapper DMX
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): American rapper DMX passed away on Friday (local time), after being on life support following an April 2 drug overdose. Celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union and more expressed their love for rapper DMX following his tragic death.
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Exercise, healthy childhood diet ensure bigger brains in adults, less anxi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
California [US], April 9 (ANI): Exercise and a healthy diet in childhood lead to adults with bigger brains and lower levels of anxiety, according to new UC Riverside research in mice.
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