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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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Study links early cannabis use to heart disease
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Guelph [Canada], April 13 (ANI): Smoking cannabis at a younger age may increase the risk of developing heart disease later in life, according to a recent University of Guelph study.
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Study finds treatment for brain disease transmitted by tick bites
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 12 (ANI): The findings of a new study describe antibodies capable of neutralizing the virus transmitted by tick bites. These so-called broadly neutralizing antibodies have shown promise in preventing Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in mice and could inform the development
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Study discusses impact of chemotherapy on immune cells
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 12 (ANI): The findings of recent research from Queen Mary University of London revealed novel insights into the effects of chemotherapy on the tumour microenvironment (TME).
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Harmful effects of vaping are comparable with smoking
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bristol [UK], April 11 (ANI): During a recent study, scientists from the tobacco company Imperial Brands utilised Toxys' ToxTracker suite of stem-cell-based in-vitro assays. This provided mechanistic insight into the potential DNA damaging properties of chemicals and compared the vape e-liqu
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Obesity reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], April 11 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers at the Obesity Research Unit of the University of Helsinki found that obesity clearly reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue or adipose tissue.
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New biosealant therapy might help stabilize injury caused by cartilage bre
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], April 11 (ANI): The findings of a recent animal-based study suggests that a new biosealant therapy may help to stabilize injuries that cause the cartilage to break down, paving the way for a future fix, or even better, begin working right away with new cells to enhance hea
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Amid raging second wave of COVID-19, experts speak about current situation
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): It's been more than a year since the deadly coronavirus wreaked havoc in our country, and even after several efforts to contain the spread of it, the second wave of the virus is currently spreading like wildfire in the nation.
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Impact of depression can be minimized by supportive partner
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): The findings of recent research suggest that having a responsive and supportive partner minimizes the negative impacts of an individual's depression or external stress on their romantic relationship.
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Kidney failure patients can transform heart health by cycling at moderate
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that cycling at moderate intensity while on dialysis could drastically help in improving the heart health of patients with kidney failure.
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Treating sleep apnea may reduce risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): A new study has found that older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea were less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia.
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Psychosocial stress put women at higher risk of coronary heart disease: St
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): Psychosocial stress, typically resulting from difficulty coping with challenging environments, may work synergistically to put women at significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease, a new study suggested.
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