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Research: Presence of ancient viral DNA in human genome protects against i
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that protect human cells against certain present-day viruses, according to new research.
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UN deplores deteriorating condition of Afghan women, girls under Taliban r
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett said that severe restrictions have been put in place in the country in order to render women "invisible" in society, as the Taliban has imposed numerous restrictions on women and girls.
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New research sheds light on how genes turn on and off
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Using CRISPR techniques, the researchers removed parts of the yeast transcription machinery to systematically examine their role in regulating genes. Yeast and humans have mostly the same molecular machinery to regulate their genes, so yeast provides an excellent model for understanding gene
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Study finds actors suppress their sense of self while playing new characte
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The research, published in Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, suggests that when actors take on a new character, they may be able to suppress their everyday self - implying that theatre training may have a big impact on the fundamental mechanisms of the human brain.
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Railway Ministry to launch month-long safety drive
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
During the drive, it will be ensured that extant procedures are being conformed and monitoring of Human Factors shall be done.
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NHRC serves notice to Rajasthan Govt on auctioning of girls on stamp paper
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Reportedly, whenever there is a dispute between the two parties particularly involving financial transactions and loans etc, the girls aged between 8-18 are auctioned to recover money, added the press release.
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Australian football team condemns human rights issue in Qatar ahead of Wor
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The upcoming World Cup -- beginning on November 20 -- has been marred by controversy since Qatar was awarded the rights 12 years ago.
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Kerala human sacrifice case: Court sends accused to another 9-days police
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
All the accused in the Kerala human sacrifice case have been sent to nine days of police custody.
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Afghans' lives have become "unbearably hard" due to rise in poverty: WFP
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan after withdrawal of US troops, the country has witnessed a surge in poverty, unemployment and extreme food insecurity. Moreover, the economic crisis wiped out jobs, salaries and livelihoods across Afghanistan.
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"Whoever casts the shadow of BJP, forgets humanity": Jayant Singh's jibe a
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider including the images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on currency notes in India to "improve the economic situation of the country".
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Afghanistan becomes world's 'least secure' country: Report
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Afghanistan has been ranked as the "least secure" country in the world amid unabated human rights violations in the country due to Taliban rule. Acts of terror, killings, blasts and attacks have become a regular affair.
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Smoking, vaping have similar negative health impacts; dual product use may
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Two related studies, one in humans and the other in rats, found that the cardiovascular effects of cigarettes and e-cigarettes are strikingly similar, and these harmful effects on blood vessel function are likely caused by airway irritation due to inhalation of a foreign substance, rather th
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