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New cancer treatment inspired by latte foam, gummy bears
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers at the University of Iowa are developing novel, biocompatible materials that could enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. These materials were inspired by the foam on top of lattes, as well as gummy bears and Pop Rocks sweets.
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US: 2 students killed in 'targeted shooting' in school in Des Moines
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Two students were killed in a targeted shooting at a Des Moines, Iowa charter school on Monday afternoon, according to US-based news publication The Hill.
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US: Shooting at school in Des Moines leaves 3 injured
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Three people were critically injured after a shooting at a school in Des Moines city in the US state of Iowa on Monday, CNN reported citing the Des Moines Police Department.
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Research highlights responsive mechanism of organisms against chromosome i
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A study led by an Iowa State University researcher on softshell turtles could possibly highlight an important evolutionary process in a number of different species worldwide. Check out how.
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Research shows how stress affects brain
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
At one time or another, we've all felt paralyzed by a threat or danger. Researchers from the University of Iowa have determined the origin of that response to a threat. According to a recent study, a neural circuit connecting two distinct brain regions controls how animals, including humans,
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Study finds learning how to learn can slow down rate of forgetfulness
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): Researchers have said that combining two strategies - spacing and retrieval practice - is key to success when trying to ace a test or pick up a new hobby.
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Learning how to learn can slow down rate of forgetfulness
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Iowa State Psychology Professor Shana Carpenter has said that combining two strategies - spacing and retrieval practice - is key to success when trying to ace a test or pick up a new hobby.
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Physicists describe how certain sort of aurora on Mars forms
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Iowa City [US], May 22 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered how a sort of aurora on Mars forms, according to a recent study. The researchers discovered separate auroras formed by the interaction of the solar wind and the crust of Mars' southern hemisphere.
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Physicists explain how type of aurora on Mars is formed
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Iowa City [US], May 21 (ANI): According to a new study at the University of Iowa, researchers have learned how a type of aurora on Mars is formed. The physicists reported discrete aurora form through the interaction of the solar wind and the crust in Mars' southern hemisphere.
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US: 2 killed, 10 injured in shooting at nightclub
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 11 (ANI/Sputnik): A shooting at a nightclub in the US state of Iowa resulted in the death of two people, while ten others were injured, local media report.
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Study details how exercise reduces depression
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Ames [US], April 3 (ANI): Regular exercise is a wonderful tool for overcoming depression .According to a new study led by researchers at the Iowa State University, exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of t
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Exercise may reduce depression, boost effects of therapy: Study
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 2 (ANI): Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to a new study led by researchers at the Iowa State University.
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