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Himachal govt to organize marathon to spread awareness against drug abuse
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The marathon will be organised by the state police and tourism department jointly on June 25, a day before the International Day against drug abuse.
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Nigerian national held with mephedrone worth Rs20 lakh in Mumbai
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to police, the accused was arrested during patrolling on Tuesday evening after 102 mg of mephedrone was recovered from him.
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Study sheds more light on stem cell-based therapies for Type 1 diabetes pa
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Following promising results from pre-clinical research and a recent clinical study on stem cell-based therapies for Type 1 diabetes patients, researchers are now focusing on maximising the function and potential of stem cell-based treatments for future patient application.
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Study reveals how ultrasound is promising technique for treating cancer
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ultrasound is a potential cancer treatment tool. Unlike laser light, which is employed in photodynamic cancer therapy, ultrasonic waves may penetrate deep into tissue (up to 12 cm) to treat deep tumours while causing no harm to healthy cells.
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Researchers reveal how psychedelic drugs reopen critical periods for socia
Updated : 3 years, 2 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 : 3 years, 2 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 : 3 years, 2 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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New method of protein identification aids in drug development: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 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 : 3 years, 2 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 : 3 years, 2 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 : 3 years, 2 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 : 3 years, 2 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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