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Effects of Neanderthal DNA that are still present in modern humans
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Recent research has shown that one to four percent of the genomes of contemporary humans, whose ancestors left Africa, contain Neanderthal DNA; nonetheless, it has remained unclear how much of those genes are still actively impacting human characteristics. A multi-institutional research tea
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Long Covid has negative impact on general wellness of people: study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a new study, fatigue is a symptom that mostly impacts the everyday lives of long Covid patients, and it can damage the quality of life more than some other cancers.
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RBI's decision to maintain repo rate welcomed, Impact on affordable housin
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Delhi NCR [India], June 10: The recent decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) not to hike the repo rate unchanged has been met with appreciation. While the current rate of 6.5 per cent is at its highest in four years and impacts affordable housing, the momentum gained by the realty sect
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Lingering effects of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a study published in eLife, the researchers reported that some Neanderthal genes are responsible for certain traits in modern humans, including several with a significant influence on the immune system. Overall, however, the study shows that modern human genes are winning out over success
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#BeatPlasticPollution - Reducing Plastic Use with Disclosures
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5: CDP, a global not-for-profit based in London and a platform that runs the largest disclosure platform for over 20,000 companies has in 2023 introduced a module to generate data of plastic use by businesses. The objective of doing so is to engage India Inc in asses
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Study reveals facility dogs in children's hospitals benefit both patients
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The most profound impacts of HFDs were observed in terminal care and patient cooperation, with 73% of respondents reporting that HFDs were "very often" or "always" beneficial in providing palliative care during the terminal phase.
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Researchers discover how junk food may harm deep sleep
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Uppsala University researchers examined how junk food impacts sleep in a new study. In random order, healthy volunteers consumed an unhealthy and a healthier diet. The quality of the participants' deep sleep had decreased after the unhealthy diet, compared to those who had followed the healt
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Vitamin D affects growing neurons in brain's dopamine circuit: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Using cutting-edge technologies, neuroscientists at The University of Queensland have discovered how vitamin D deficiency impacts growing neurons in schizophrenia.
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Impact of China's Belt and Road initiative on African countries
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Despite China asserting time and again that Africa has benefitted from Beijing's infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the adverse impacts of them are seen on the country's environment as well as the economy.
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Researchers reveal how watching clock while trying to sleep impacts insomn
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to study by an Indiana University researcher, keeping an eye on the time as you try to fall asleep increases insomnia and the need for sleep medications; but, a slight adjustment could improve your quality of sleep.
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Cancer cells use new fuel in absence of sugar: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A new nutrition source for pancreatic cancer cells has been discovered by researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Centre. Uridine is a substance that provides insight into both biological processes and potential treatment paths.
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Study finds link between obesity with oral cancer immune escape
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A mechanism for how obesity impacts the capacity of some oral malignancies to bypass the immune system has been uncovered in a study.
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