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Study reveals how plants pass down genetic memories
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
When organisms pass on their genes to future generations, they include more than the DNA code. Some additionally transmit chemical indicators that guide cells on how to use the code
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Study reveals how mutations in blood stem cells can worsen colon cancer
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine have uncovered how typical ageing-related blood system alterations can cause some colon tumours to spread more quickly.
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Study reveals how being in space impairs astronauts’ immune system
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A recent study led by Karolinska Institutet researchers in Sweden investigated how weightlessness affects immune system T cells. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, may explain why astronauts' T cells become less active and effective at fighting infection.
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Transparent thin-film solar cell developed with flexible substrate and var
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The world's first transparent thin-film solar cell has been created by a research team under the direction of Dr. Jung-dae Kwon from the Department of Energy & Electronic Materials at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS). This solar cell exhibits various reflective colours and
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Immunotherapy helps to fight against cancer: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The potential of artificial DNA constructs that, when used in conjunction with antibodies, tell the immune system to focus on malignant cells in particular is highlighted by a recent study.
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Common supplements may reduce natural hearing loss: Research
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers report that age-related hearing loss is associated with a reduction in cholesterol in the inner ear. Experiments published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology reveal that phytosterol supplements can act in place of missing cholesterol and prevent sensory impairment in mice.
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Researchers give more insight into unknown ways cells break proteins
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Short-lived proteins control gene expression in cells to carry out a variety of crucial functions, from aiding in the formation of neural connections to supporting the body's immune system. These proteins are created in the nucleus and, after performing their function, are promptly eliminate
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Engineers India Limited appointed to oversee PLI scheme for advanced batte
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The press release issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, read, “To ensure the successful implementation of this scheme, the Ministry has appointed Engineers India Limited (EIL) as Independent Engineers, responsible for monitoring the progress of the selected beneficiaries”.
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Study finds how cells with an ear for music release insulin
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In diabetes, the body either generates no or very little insulin. Thus, the external injection or pump delivery of this hormone is necessary for diabetics. To improve the lives of these individuals, researchers from the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich in Basel,
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Study finds how immunotherapy helps to fight against cancer
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A particularly promising tool in the war against cancer is immunotherapy
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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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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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