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Research shows how a viral toxin may exacerbate severe COVID-19
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A new study in the journal Nature Communications reveals how a viral toxin produced by the SARS-CoV-2 virus may contribute to severe COVID-19 infections. The study shows how a portion of the SARS-CoV-2 "spike" protein can damage cell barriers that line the inside of blood vessels within orga
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Cyclone Mandaus: Portion of ramp damaged amid rough sea
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A portion of a 'permanent ramp' installed on November 27 at Marina Beach in Chennai to help differently-abled people, was damaged by Cyclone Mandous.
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Cyclone Mandous: Wall collapses as Chennai reports waterlogging
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Several areas in Chennai saw waterlogging as squally winds uprooted trees in the city and nearby Chengalpattu district.
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Study advances approaches for long-term hearing loss treatment
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Hearing loss can occur when any component of the ear or the nerves that transmit sound information to the brain do not function normally. Researchers shed light on the treatment on long-term hearing loss treatment.
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LPL: Colombo Stars down Dambulla Aura by nine runs, register first win of
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Niroshan Dickwella, Suranga Lakmal, Dominic Drakes and Dinesh Chandimal were stars for Colombo in this thriller
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Pak: IED blast damages two pylons of transmission lines in Jamshoro
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The explosion partially damaged two pylons of high transmission lines of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) in Jamshoro, Dawn reported.
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EU requests WTO panels against China over patents, Lithuania
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In both cases, the EU said the Chinese measures are highly damaging to European businesses. Furthermore, China's discriminatory measures against Lithuania affect intra-EU trade and intra-EU supply chains and they impact the functioning of the EU internal market.
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Lanka Premier League: Jaffna Kings continue winning momentum, down Dambull
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Samarawickrama's knock earned him the 'Man of the Match' title
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LPL gives youngsters opportunity to play under pressure, says former Sri L
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The former head coach, who is currently with franchise Dambulla Aura, said that LPL helps youngsters experience the heart that goes into international cricket before they get into the it
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Guwahati: Fire engulfs residential area, properties worth lakhs damaged
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Several houses were damaged after the fire engulfed in Basistha Amrit Nagar Nepalibasti area in Guwahati.
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Researchers discover new conceptual approach for blood-brain barrier in ne
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Study disocveered that blood-brain barrier has long been recognised for its capacity to maintain exact control over which molecules can enter the nervous system, little is known about how the cells that make up the barrier affect how the nervous system works.
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Simulations show how bridges are damaged during earthquakes
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have carried out a detailed simulation showing how a common type of bridge fails during large-scale earthquakes. They modeled "I-shaped girder" bridges, looking at the step-by-step mechanism by which they yield and deform under lateral forces, s
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