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New clues on unsolved genetic diseases in children
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new way to interpret unsolved Mendelian diseases which are inherited from either parent due to gene mutations in the developing egg or sperm through studying the inheritance of a protein known as SMCHD1 which is coded by the SMCHD1
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Clues to bee health found in their gut microbiome: Research
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): The local environment plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of the gut microbiome of wild bees which could help detect invisible stressors and early indicators of potential threats, say York University scientists in a new study.
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Mechanism linking mutations in the 'dark matter' of the genome to cancer:
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): A research study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sheds light on that mystery, providing clues that may link mutations to epigenetic changes, and may point to potential drug targets to reduce the risk for people born with certain genetic mutations.
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Research: Stinging cells of Jellyfish hold clues to biodiversity
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): According to a new Cornell research, Cnidocytes, also known as stinging cells are characteristics of Corals and Jellyfish. It makes us cautious of our feet while wading in the sea, are also a magnificent model for a better understanding of the emergence of new
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Study shows critical protein may play role in origin of mesothelioma
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 30 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and their international collaborators have discovered that a protein critical in the embryonic stages of life is reactivated in certain cases of mesothelioma, offering clues into the origin of
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Study finds new clues on how brain links pain and food
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], February 12 (ANI): The association between food and pain, has been known for a long time, as people with chronic pain often struggle with their weight. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience may have found an explanation in a new study.
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Moons may yield clues to what makes planets habitable, says study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 2 (ANI): Earth's moon is vital in making it function. It controls the length of the day and ocean tides, which affect the biological cycles of lifeforms on our planet. The moon also contributes to Earth's climate by stabilizing its spin axis, offering an ideal environ
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Study finds new genetic clues on multiple sclerosis risk
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that a cell type in the central nervous system known as oligodendrocytes might have a different role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) than previously thought.
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Newly discovered carbon may yield clues to ancient Mars: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], January 19 (ANI): NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars on August 6, 2012, and since then has roamed Gale Crater taking samples and sent the results back home for researchers to interpret.
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Rohini Court blast case: Delhi Police scrutinising CCTV footage for clues
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Special Cell of Delhi Police, which is probing the blast case in Rohini's Court, has got no clues for suspects from CCTV so far, sources said on Friday.
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Study on twins finds type 2 diabetes clues in epigenetic changes
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Lund [Sweden], November 22 (ANI): Identical twins share the same DNA, but one twin can suffer from type 2 diabetes while the other twin does not develop the disease.
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Changes in menstrual cycle length before menopause may predict risk of hea
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): As women near menopause, their menstrual cycle length often becomes longer. The timing of these changes could provide clues about a person's risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers.
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