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Researchers find gene ‘fingerprint’ for brain ageing
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a mouse study, the white matter, a type of nervous system tissue that is essential for signal transmission throughout the brain, has the most significant modifications.
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Schizophrenia genetic risk factor weakens mitochondrial function: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers have investigated overlapping patterns of altered gene activity in two separate models of the 3q29 deletion syndrome, including human brain organoids and mice with the deletion produced via CRIPSR. Mitochondrial activity has declined in each of these systems.
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Researchers discover possible cause for genetic anomalies
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers have discovered a possible cause for the genetic anomalies that cause rare disorders such as Huntington's disease (HD). The majority of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) and other neurological illnesses are thought to be caused by an increase in CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) repea
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SPXCEJXM Festival To Kick Off in Mumbai and Bengaluru On November 4th and
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 19: SPXCEJXM Festival, the brainchild of event promoters Noel Swami & Manav Dhumal, will take place in Mumbai and Bengaluru on November 4th and 5th. With a total of over 24 acts per city taking the stage, SPXCEJXM will see sparkling India debuts of international
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Lesser-known brain cells might be key to staying awake without cost to cog
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A new animal study suggests that understudied brain cells called astrocytes play a key role in regulating sleep demand, and that one day humans will be able to sleep for long periods of time without adverse effects such as mental fatigue and reduced physical health. It suggests that it may b
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Secondhand smoke may be source of lead exposure in children: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to research, chronic lead exposure, even at low levels, can impair cognitive and motor function as well as harm the brain and other organs.
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Researchers find how platelets can replicate benefits of exercise in brain
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers at the University of Queensland revealed in pre-clinical studies that an injection of a certain blood factor can duplicate the positive effects of exercise on the brain
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Multi Institutional team led by IIT Guwahati produces Pluripotent Stem Cel
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Stem Cells have to be extracted from embryos or parts of the adult human body like the brain or bone marrow, which is challenging from both ethical and practical aspects. Thus, scientists are exploring techniques to convert ordinary cells, like skin or blood cells, into pluripotent stem cell
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Are you messing with your body clock?
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers are employing mathematical models to better understand the effects of interruptions to the body's circadian rhythms such as daylight savings time, working night shifts, jet lag, or even late-night phone scrolling. The University of Waterloo and the University of Oxford researche
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Study discovers improved survival for incurable brain tumours
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
For the first time, researchers discovered a potential drug candidate that improved outcomes for patients suffering from a type of childhood brain tumour that has no effective treatment. When compared to previous patients, the compound, called ONC201, nearly doubled survival for patients wit
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Study reveals how temperatures trigger brain to boost appetite
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Scripps Research neuroscientists have uncovered brain circuits that cause mammals to crave more food when exposed to cold temperatures.
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Scientists discover genetic relations between irritable bowel syndrome, ps
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
We've all experienced the workings of the so-called "brain-gut-axis," or how stress affects our intestines. However, researchers still don't know much about the relationship between our gut and our brain.
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