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Researchers unveil discovery of new process for making RNA
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Massachusetts [US], August 6 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently unveiled their discovery of a new process for making RNA, which made the resulting RNA purer, more copious, and likely to be more cost-effective than any previous process.
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Potential therapeutic target identified for ovarian cancer
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Alabama [US], August 6 (ANI): The findings of a new study done by the University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers reveal that a gene called DOT1L appears to play a role in the progression and severity of ovarian cancer. It also found that inhibitors of the DOT1L enzyme may offer a new th
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Study discovers new therapeutic target for several types of aggressive can
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): The findings of new research have shown that a protein in tumour cells could be targeted to treat some types of aggressive cancer including brain, blood, skin, and kidney.
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Study reveals more mental health support needed for frontline workers tack
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
York [UK], August 5 (ANI): A global review of studies has found high levels of depression, PTSD, anxiety and burn-out amongst frontline medical staff during the COVID pandemic. This suggests that more support needs to be put in place for hospital workers dealing with the pandemic.
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Study suggests Vitamin D supplements are ineffective for treating painful
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 1 (ANI): A new study from the University of Sheffield has revealed that Vitamin D supplements are not an effective treatment for easing painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
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Study suggests early COVID-19 symptoms differ among age groups
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], August 1 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that symptoms for early COVID-19 infection differ among age groups and between men and women.
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Second-hand marijuana smoke exposure linked to respiratory infections in c
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Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): A new study has found that children whose parents regularly smoke or vape marijuana may experience viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, more frequently than those whose parents do not smoke.
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Researchers develop dual drug therapy to treat alcohol use disorder
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): Researchers from UCSF have leveraged two new molecules to devise a dual-drug therapy for alcohol use disorder (AUD), without the side effects or complications associated with current treatment regimens. One of those molecules is currently in clinical oncology
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Research suggests radio-wave therapy is safe for liver cancer patients
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
North Carolina [US], July 31 (ANI): A new study shows that a targeted therapy using non-thermal radio waves is safe to use in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer.
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New drug combination discovery makes curative surgery possible for liver c
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Maryland [US], July 30 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers found that a combination of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab and the kinase-inhibitor drug cabozantinib can make curative surgery possible in some liver cancer patients who would normally not be considered surgical candidates.
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Researchers find new way that makes tuberculosis suppress body's immune re
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Maryland [US], July 30 (ANI): During a new study, researchers from the University of Maryland recently found a gene that helps tuberculosis turn off an important immune signalling system in infected human cells.
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Study discusses psychological consequences of COVID-19 on healthcare
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Bonn [Germany], July 29 (ANI): A new study has highlighted the protective factors that can help people cope with the severe strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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