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AIIMS and ISRO sign historic MoU to advance space medicine research in Ind
Updated : 4 days, 19 hours ago IST
According to the release, this collaboration establishes a cooperative framework for ground-based and space-based research in Space Medicine, covering areas such as human physiology, cardiovascular and autonomic regulation, musculoskeletal health in microgravity, microbiome and immunology
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Researchers give more insight into heat perception in humans
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Medical University of Vienna's research has significantly advanced our knowledge of how humans perceive heat. A group of scientists has discovered a particular type of cell structure involved in heat recognition.
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Study gives more insight into how warming-up enhances muscle performance
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Everyone understands the benefits of warming up your muscles before a workout. But what happens when we warm up our muscles, and are all muscles the same? You might be shocked to learn that the science behind this commonplace activity hasn't always been obvious.
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Immune system ageing can be identified by CT scan: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Thymus, a small and generally obscure organ, may have a larger function in adult immune system than previously thought. The glandular tissue in the thymus is replaced by fat as we age, but the rate at which this occurs is connected to sex, age, and lifestyle factors, according to a recent st
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Researchers find how liver cells control biological clock
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
To control their activity according to the time of day, organisms rely on a biological clock known as the 'circadian' clock. A central clock, made up of a collection of brain cells known as suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN), synchronises the circadian clocks found in all of the body's organs, kno
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Study suggests how human body can predict mealtimes
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a recent study from the University of Surrey, the human body can forecast the timing of frequent meals. The researchers also discovered that daily blood glucose rhythms are influenced not just by meal timing but also by meal quantity.
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Excessive screen time on devices linked to obesity, psychological problems
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 31 (ANI): Obesity and psychological issues have been linked to excessive screen time. A new study in fruit flies has discovered a new problem: the blue light emitted by these devices may have an effect on our basic biological functions.
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