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New genomic insights on resilience, evolution of watermelons
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In terms of total production and economic value, watermelon is an important agricultural product on a global scale. The Boyce Thompson Institute's scientists have created a thorough "super-pangenome" for watermelon and its wild relatives, revealing helpful genes lost during domestication th
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Study finds how playing football increase risk for Parkinson’s disease
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Early detection of Parkinson's disease (PD) requires the identification of risk factors. Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism—an umbrella word that refers to motor symptoms present in Parkinson's disease and other conditions—have been recorded in boxers since the 1920s.
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Researchers find genetic mutation for Alzheimer’s disease linked with high
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Apolipoprotein-4 allele has been linked to an increased risk for a number of diseases in ageing populations, particularly Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this genetic mutation continues to be common in about 20% of the human population despite its harmful effects. A
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Gut microbiome may increase risk, severity of HIV, EBV disease: Research
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The gut microbiome has drawn the interest of academics and non-scientists alike over the last decade. A recent study has revealed that the bacteria and other microbes in our gut aid in immunity, metabolism, digestion, and the fight against "bad bacteria" that try to infiltrate our systems.
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Common cold virus linked to potentially lethal blood clotting disorder: St
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are specialised cellular fragments that produce blood clots in the event of a scrape or traumatic injury. Platelet levels may decrease throughout the body as a result of viral infections, autoimmune disease, and other disorders, a condition known as thr
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Study reveals when regulatory T cells go bad
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Thanks to a new study led by scientists at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) and the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University, scientists can finally track down a dangerous type of human T cell.
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Study finds AI system that analyse cells for faster diagnosis of blood dis
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can identify and classify white and red blood cells in microscopic images of blood samples. The algorithm is a free tool for research that can assist doctors in the diagnosis of blood disorders.
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Successful Management of Budd-Chiari Syndrome at Jehangir Hospital
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 11: This case study examines the successful diagnosis and treatment of a 30-year-old woman with Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS) and Decompensated Cirrhosis at Jehangir Hospital. BCS is a group of disorders characterised by hepatic venous outflow occlusion, and i
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Hepatitis cases surge in Pakistan; third largest nation affected by Hepati
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
At least one person in every family is expected to be suffering from Hepatitis B and C viruses in Pakistan and requires relevant measures to overcome the disease, reported The Express Tribune.
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GenWorks collaboration with Andhra Pradesh government empowers women’s wel
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 10: The government of Andhra Pradesh has been proactively leading from the front in treating serious problems like Cancer. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Garu, the Andhra Pradesh government has pioneered an initiative in women
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Jehangir Hospital's Transplant Program: Saving Lives through Advanced Trea
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 10: Jehangir Hospital's Transplant Program is a leading centre for Liver and Kidney Transplants in the city. With state-of-the-art equipment and a highly experienced team, including surgeons, hepatologists, and nephrologists, the program provides exceptiona
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People with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lungs: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a study published in ERJ Open Research people with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have impaired lung function and to suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing.
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