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Study suggests unsung gene is key to how antibodies develop
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], November 25 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that an overlooked gene plays a major role in the development of antibodies, which help the immune system recognize and fight viruses including SARS-CoV-2, bacteria and other causes of infectious di
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Researchers discover new target to combat lung disease
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], November 25 (ANI): Research led by the Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has identified a small RNA molecule called microRNA-21 as a therapeutic target and its inhibition as a potential treatment for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (C
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Lancet Infectious Diseases study compare well with phase 3 clinical trials
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 25 (ANI): Commenting on the study of the Lancet Infectious Diseases on the effectiveness of COVAXIN (BBV152) against symptomatic RT-PCR, the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has said that the results compare well with 65.2 per cent efficacy against Delta variant obt
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How diabetic vascular disease is becoming a cause of concern for Indians
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI/ATK): India has the world's second-largest diabetes population. According to estimates, India has 80 million diabetic patients, up from 40 million in 2007 and nearly doubling in 12 years. Here we decode the cause, symptoms, and other diseases that can wors
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South Korea records highest number of COVID-19 cases since start of pandem
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], November 24 (ANI/Sputnik): South Korea on Wednesday recorded 4,115 positive COVID-19 cases, the highest number since the start of the pandemic, the Korean Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported.
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Research finds physical activity needed more as you grow older
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Massachusetts [US], November 24 (ANI): Everyone knows that physical activity is very important to have a healthy body. It not only keeps your muscle and joints strong but also fights against certain diseases.
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Covaxin 50 pc effective against symptomatic COVID: Lancet study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin (BBV152) are 50 per cent effective against symptomatic COVID-19 disease, according to the first real-world assessment of the COVID-19 vaccine published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.
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Which gene's loss can affect daily behaviour? Study finds out
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 23 (ANI): Life is organized on a 24-hour schedule. Central to this regular rhythm is the circadian clock, timekeepers that are present in virtually every organ, tissue and cell type. When a clock goes awry, sleep disruption or a variety of diseases can result.
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Directions for containing dengue in Delhi fallen on deaf ears, remarks HC
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday remarked that its earlier directions over lack of efficiency of municipal employees in containing vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya had fallen on deaf ears.
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Zydus seeks DCGI nod for 'Desidustat' oral pill to treat anaemia in kidney
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 23 (ANI): Pharmaceutical company Zydus Cadila on Tuesday announced that it has submitted its first "New Drug Application (NDA)" to the Drug Controller General of India for its oral pill "Desidustat" to treat anaemia in kidney patients.
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Research finds aspirin use linked with increased risk of heart failure
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], November 23 (ANI): According to a new research, taking aspirin is associated with a 26 per cent increased risk of heart failure. The other factors associated with it are smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Study says higher coffee intake prevents development of Alzheimer's diseas
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Joondalup [Australia], November 23 (ANI): If you are one of those people who can't start their day without a cup of hot coffee, we have some good news for you. New research has found that drinking higher amounts of coffee can make you less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
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