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Researchers reveal how psychedelic drugs reopen critical periods for socia
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Neuroscientists have long sought techniques to reactivate critical periods in the brain, when animals are more receptive to environmental cues that might alter brain development. According to a recent study in mice conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine, psychedelic substances are related by th
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Afghanistan: Drug processing lab destroyed, 2 arrested in Baghlan
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
In the northern province of Baghlan, Afghan counter-narcotics officers destroyed two drug processing facilities and detained two people they believed to be involved in the illegal drug trade, reported Khaama Press.
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Mumbai: Nigerian peddler arrested in Borivali with drugs worth Rs 20 lakh
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
"A foreigner was standing near Gokul Shopping Center in Borivali and was waiting for someone, police officer who was patrolling nearby, noted that foreigner looked a bit suspicious. When the police called the accused, he started running. The police chased and caught the accused drugs peddler
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"Shameless drumbeating about Northeast India..." Congress President Kharge
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
"9 people have lost their lives in Manipur violence, yesterday. Modi Govt's shameless drumbeating about Northeast India has drowned the voices of humanity in Manipur," tweeted Kharge.
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Bhutan Echoes is all set to welcome you to the Kingdom of Bhutan
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 14: Bhutan Echoes, the premier literary festival in Bhutan is thrilled to announce the return of Drukyul's Literature Festival (DLF) for its 12th edition. From August 4th to 6th, 2023, festival-goers can expect an exceptional lineup of over 35+ in-person sessions and
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New method of protein identification aids in drug development: Study
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Depending on the type of cell, all living cells contain proteins with different functions. The researchers at the University of Gothenburg have figured out a technique to recognise proteins even without looking at their structure. Their method is faster and easier as compared to previous one
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Serotonin booster leads to increased functional brain connectivity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Debilitating cognitive deficiencies frequently accompany mood disorders and other mental illnesses. There are presently few therapies available, however research in both animals and people has suggested that medications that stimulate serotonin receptors, such the laxative prucalopride, may
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Odisha: STF seizes 161 kg of Ganja in Angul, 3 arrested
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Kishore Kumar Panigrahi, the SP of the Odisha STF, informed that in a raid against illegal storage and selling of narcotic drugs, more than 161 kg of Ganja and other incriminating evidence was discovered and seized from the accused.
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Need for vigilance at border to prevent infiltration, smuggling of drugs,
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Presiding over a 'Chintan Shivir' of IPS officers posted in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and National Security Guard (NSG) here, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday stressed upon the need to have utmost vigilance at the border to ensure that there is no infiltration and smugglin
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Dubai Customs celebrates graduation of UNODC officials
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
The event was attended by Mohammed Al Ghaffari, Executive Director of Human Resources, Finance and Administration Division at Dubai Customs, Boris Zenamensky, Deputy Regional Representative for the UNODC, and several executive directors and department managers.
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Experimental cancer drug slow inflammation associated to heart disease: St
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A recent study suggested that an experimental medicine that has been investigated as a potential treatment for cancer, lung, and Alzheimer's disease may also prevent the development of atherosclerosis, the precursor to heart disease.
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NCB busts major drug trafficking syndicate in Mumbai's Dongri, 20 kg of me
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In pursuance of intensive operational activity and active intelligence, the Narcotics Control Bureau's Mumbai zone officials have busted an interstate drug syndicate, wherein a total of 20 kg of mephedrone was seized and key members, including a woman kingpin, were arrested from Mumbai's Don
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