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Gene mutation enhances cognitive flexibility in mice
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 29 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered in mice what they believe is the first known genetic mutation to improve cognitive flexibility -- the ability to adapt to changing situations. The research was led by researchers at the National Institute of
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Study identifies critical enzyme as potential target for treating male inf
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): Researchers in a recent study have identified an enzyme that plays a crucial role in maintaining the chromosomal pairing during the pachytene stage of meiosis -- the process of making sperm. Without this protein, named SKP1, meiosis cannot proceed to meta
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Several medical schools in US considering early graduation for senior stud
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Mar 28 (ANI): As the number of coronavirus cases in the country continues to surge, medical schools across the US are considering early graduation for senior medical students in a bid to meet the increasing demand for healthcare providers.
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Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick's son Mason goes live on TikTok after pa
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick's son Mason went live on TikTok after his parents deleted his Instagram account.
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Pakistan losing precious time to act decisively on Covid-19 outbreak
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): As COVID-19 positive cases continue to surge across Pakistan infecting nearly 1,400 people and killing 11 so far, a Washington-based think tank has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is losing precious time to act decisively to fight the pandemic in his
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Kristen Bell admits decision to waive April rent for tenants was a 'no-bra
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): American actor Kristen Bell and husband Dax Shepard are doing their part to help financially-strapped people living in the Los Angeles buildings they own, by waiving rent for April.
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A daily dose of aspirin does not mitigate dementia
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): According to a recent study taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems triggered by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow down the rate of cognitive decline.
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'Contagion' Cast collaborate with scientists to unveil series of coronavir
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): With the aim of disseminating evidence-based information about the coronavirus, the cast of 'Contagion' in collaboration with scientists from Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health and Participant unveiled a series of PSA videos on Friday.
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An insight into ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in kidney disease pat
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): In a recent study researchers offer insights gained from ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, which is conducted while people go about their daily activities, including during sleep.
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How trans fats assist cell death
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): A molecular link between some trans fats and a variety of disorders, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, has been uncovered by researchers in a recent study. The findings of the study implicate their role in enhancing a mitochondrial
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Acupuncture can reduce migraine headaches
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): People suffering from migraine headaches can rely on acupuncture, a form of alternative medicine, as compared to both sham (placebo) acupuncture and usual care, suggests a new trial from China.
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Walt Disney World, Disneyland to remain closed indefinitely amid COVID-19
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): Disneyland and Walt Disney World will remain closed indefinitely. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the California and Florida parks that were set to reopen next Wednesday will now remain closed until further notice, the Walt Disney Co. said on Friday (loc
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