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Scientists indentify viruses in human genes that damage brain development
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], May 23 (ANI): As new study has been able to prove for the first time that activation of distinct human endogenous retroviruses, which are part of our genome, impair brain development dramatically.
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Researchers find new map revealing genes that control skeleton
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], May 5 (ANI): Research led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has for the first time mapped the unique genetic profile of the skeleton's 'master regulator' cells, known as osteocytes.
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Changes in proteins play important role in ageing kidneys, study finds
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): Studying protein changes in the kidneys as we age, as well as the transcription of genes into proteins, helps provide a full picture of the age-related processes that take place in these organs, says a recent study published in eLife.
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Delhi: Five arrested for making COVID-19 reports using forged means
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Five people were on Friday arrested in Malviya Nagar for making false COVID-19 test reports at a diagnostic centre in the national capital.
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Wound healing, infection can be determined by genetics
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Texas [US], April 25 (ANI): Researchers from Texas Tech's Department of Biological Sciences and Natural Science Research Laboratory recently determined that some genes have an association with the pathogens that infect chronic wounds and hinder the healing process.
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Researchers discover muscle gene linked to type 2 diabetes
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Gothenburg [Sweden], April 25 (ANI): While people with type 2 diabetes tend to have poorer muscle function than others, a research team at Lund University in Sweden, now has discovered that in type 2 diabetes, a specific gene is of great importance for the ability of muscle stem cells to cr
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Genetics may determine wound infection, healing
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Texas [US], April 19 (ANI): A recent study led by Texas Tech's Department of Biological Sciences and Natural Science Research Laboratory determined that certain genes are associated with the pathogens that infect chronic wounds and hinder the healing process.
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Study reveals genetic link between depression and anxiety
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Queensland [Australia], April 16 (ANI): New Australian research, led by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, has identified 509 genes that influence both depression and anxiety - confirming a genetic relationship between the mental health conditions.
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Study suggests simple genetic modification aims to stop mosquitoes spreadi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 14 (ANI): Altering a mosquito's gut genes to make them spread antimalarial genes to the next generation of their species shows promise as an approach to curb malaria, suggests a preliminary study published today in eLife.
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Single-cell transcriptomic technologies advanced by new method
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Oxford [UK], April 8 (ANI): Single-cell transcriptomics allows scientists to identify the genes that are active in each individual cell type, and discover how these genetic differences change cellular identity and function.
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Research shows some genes come to life in the brain after death
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 5 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago analyzed gene expression in fresh brain tissue and found that gene expression in some cells actually increased after death.
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Steven Spielberg to donate USD 2M to non-profits fighting for racial, econ
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 26 (ANI): American filmmaker Steven Spielberg who was selected for the Genesis Prize, an honour referred to as the 'Jewish Nobel', in February -- announced on Friday that in partnership with the Genesis Prize Foundation, the USD 1 million award he received will be dole
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