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Study explains why older fathers pass on more genetic mutations to their o
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The male reproductive system serves as a hotspot for the emergence of new genes. Perhaps that explains why more new mutations are inherited from fathers than from mothers. It doesn't, however, clarify why older fathers pass on more mutations than younger ones do. The mechanisms that might un
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Discovery of metabolic switch could lead to targeted treatment of obesity,
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers have discovered how to modify the function of an enzyme crucial to fat production in fruit flies, which could lead to more effective treatments for cancer and childhood obesity in humans.
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Researchers reveal animals that perceive time fastest
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The animals that perceive time the quickest are those that are small, can fly, or are marine predators, researchers revealed in the study.
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Early life events can have long-term effect on genes: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a new study in fruit flies headed by UCL researchers, early life experiences can influence gene activity and even longevity.
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Injured fruit flies use corrective movements to maintain stability: Resear
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
During a recent study researchers found that fruit flies can quickly compensate for catastrophic wing injuries while maintaining the same stability after losing up to 40 per cent of a wing.
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Study: Flies smell motion of odours to navigate
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The survival of all animals and insects, from wolves to bees, depends upon their ability to find the source of odors, which is a challenge when wind disperses and obscures their source. Past research has shown that animals and insects navigate their way to these targets by sensing the inten
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IAF chief VR Chaudhari flies in Rafale during military exercise with Franc
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Showcasing the defence and bilateral ties between the two countries, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari flew in its Rafale fighter jet, while French Air chief Gen Stephane Mille flew in an Indian Russian-origin IAF Su-30MKI fighter during 'Garuda VII' bilateral exercise in Jod
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US flies supersonic bomber amid joint drills in show of force against Nort
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As part of a combined joint air exercise with South Korea, the United States flew a supersonic bomber in a show of force against North Korea which launched ballistic missiles of continental range in East Sea this week.
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Flag at Korean Embassy in Delhi flies at half-mast over horrific Halloween
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The Korean Embassy in Delhi has put its national flag at half-mast over a horrific incident in Seoul during Halloween celebrations.
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KC Venugopal flies to Delhi after Congress prez calls for meet on "organis
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Alappuzha (Kerala) [India], September 20 (ANI): Congress leader KC Venugopal, who is participating in the Kerala leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, departed for the national capital on Tuesday upon the call by the party's interim president Sonia Gandhi.
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Study suggests more attention on synanthropic flies, disease carriers
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Amherst [US], September 20 (ANI): According to a new study, "synanthropic" flies, or non-biting flies that live with us, need to be paid more attention as disease carriers. While epidemiologists have focused on biting flies, which can spread diseases by transferring infected blood from host
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Army chief flies sortie in IAF's Apache attack chopper in Ladakh
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Leh [India], September 11 (ANI): Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande, who is on a two-day visit to the Ladakh sector, on Sunday flew in an Indian Air Force Apache attack helicopter.
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