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World Elephant Day observed with a call for human-elephant co-existence
Updated : 7 months ago IST
World Elephant Day is observed annually on August 12 to promote the conservation and protection of elephants, while addressing the growing issue of human-elephant conflict. The day aims to ensure that elephants can thrive without clashes with human populations.
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Researchers find genetic mutation for Alzheimer’s disease linked with high
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Apolipoprotein-4 allele has been linked to an increased risk for a number of diseases in ageing populations, particularly Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this genetic mutation continues to be common in about 20% of the human population despite its harmful effects. A
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Tropical mammals are not immune to human activity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that tropical mammals living within protected areas are not immune to the effects of human activity, even when it occurs outside the boundaries of the protected areas.
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Study dicovers human impact on wildlife even in protected areas
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A study led by Rice University ecologist Lydia Beaudrot and colleagues found that tropical mammals living within protected areas are not immune to the effects of human activity, even when it occurs outside of the protected boundaries.
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Study: Blending pairing of alleles has moulded human ancestry
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Complex patterns of migration, isolation, and admixture--a phrase used to describe the exchange of genes between members of various populations--have characterised human history. As a result of the mixing of genetic lineages during admixture, populations' genetic diversity increases. Ancient
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Proximity to humans could lead to jackal domestication, Israeli study find
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Golden jackals, an overabundant species in urban habitats, have long been observed thriving near human populations.
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Research shows how high infant mortality rates contributing to rise of glo
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Arguments for expanding access to family planning and contraception in low- and middle-income countries are supported by recent studies indicating that high infant mortality rates contribute to the unceasing expansion in the world's population.
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Less wealthy people are more likely to have mental health disorders later
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, people from less affluent backgrounds are far more likely to experience mental health issues in later life than people from more affluent ones.
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Least wealthy people more likely to have mental health disorder later in l
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
People from the poorest backgrounds are far more likely to develop a mental disorder later in life than those from wealthier beginnings, suggests a study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
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Tiger Kishan suffering from cancer dies in Lucknow Zoo
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
He was rescued from Kishanpur Tiger Reserve, on 1 March 2009 and brought to the zoo over 13 years back after he became a threat to the human population around the Dudhwa National Park.
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Dharti Agro in Hybrid Seed Revolution: Launches one of the World's First G
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], December 19 (ANI/PRNewswire): Present conditions are severe towards agriculture. Rising human population, fluctuating climates, depleting arable land, coupled with lower productivity and post-harvest losses contributing substantially to food insecurity in the fu
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Researchers trace source of nitrogen pollution affecting world's second-la
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): Tropical coastal ecosystems are among the most biodiverse areas on Earth. And they're also on the front lines of effects caused by human activity. That's why it's becoming increasingly important, especially as human populations increase, to manage the impacts
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