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Stem cells shown to delay their own death to aid healing
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 8 (ANI): A new study shows how stem cells, which can contribute to creating many parts of the body, not just one organ or body part, are able to postpone their own death in order to respond to an injury that needs their attention.
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Everyday hygiene reduces need for antibiotics by 30 pc, says new paper
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 8 (ANI): Improved everyday hygiene practices, such as hand-washing, decreases the risk of common infections by up to 50 per cent, reducing the need for antibiotics by up to 30 per cent, according to a new position paper.
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Growth hormone assists with liver regeneration post-surgery, says study
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Queensland [Australia], May 6 (ANI): While growth hormone has been identified as playing a key role in reducing inflammation and increasing survival rates following liver surgery, researchers investigated how the body's growth hormone assists with liver regeneration in a study using mice.
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Study focuses on 'loss of pleasure' in teen sleep
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 6 (ANI): Owing to increased screen time amid the COVID-19 self-isolation requirements there is a certain 'loss of pleasure' in sleep of teenagers that causes negative mood. A global study of more than 350,000 teens shows that this lack of sleep can affect mental he
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Study finds new insight on maternal infections, neurodevelopmental disorde
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Washington D.C.[USA], May 5 (ANI): Researchers have found that the immune responses of a female mouse before pregnancy can predict how likely her offspring are to have behavioural deficits if the immune system is activated during pregnancy. The study results could help resolve what role seri
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AI-supported test could lead to early detection of glaucoma progression
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 4 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a new test that can detect glaucoma progression 18 months earlier than the gold standard method used currently.
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E-cigarette users experience vascular damage similar to that of smokers of
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 3 (ANI): In contrast to the common notion that e-cigarettes are safer than combustible cigarettes, a recent study has revealed that e-cigarettes damage the arteries and blood vessel function much like smoking traditional cigarettes.
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To understand causes of bladder cancer, scientists recreate DNA damage cau
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 29 (ANI): In a bid to understand more about the causes of bladder cancer, researchers recreated DNA damage caused by toxins from smoking.
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Advance in new therapy with potential benefit for underserved patients wit
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 27 (ANI): In a first-time disclosure of IPN60090, a small-molecule inhibitor of the metabolic enzyme glutaminase (GLS1), researchers reported the preclinical discovery and early-stage clinical development of this novel drug. IPN60090, now under investigation in a
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Study reveals scents regulate fat storage without affecting eating behavio
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 18 (ANI): A team of researchers has found the answer to an intriguing question - is it possible to change the body's fat storage without changing eating habits.
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Study links genetics to childhood emotional, social and psychiatric proble
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): In recent research, scientists have linked the emotional, social and psychiatric problems in children and adolescents with higher levels of genetic vulnerability for adult depression. The study implies that the genetics passed from parents may be linked w
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Exercising may help improve mental fitness, says research
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): Indulging in sports activities and exercising has been proved to improve your cognitive performance, but which type and how much exercise will keep your mind in top shape?
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