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AI-designed DNA controls genes in healthy mammalian cells for first time:
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A recent study marks the first reported instance of generative AI designing synthetic molecules that can successfully control gene expression in healthy mammalian cells.
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Mammal's lifespans linked to brain size, immune system function: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
An international team of scientists led by the University of Bath studied evolutionary differences between mammal species and found that those with bigger brains and longer lifespans tend to invest more heavily in immune-related genes.
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Researchers discover new type of Brain cells that allow you to remember ob
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory. It means how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term memories. These are named Ovoid Cells. They are found in the hippocampus of mice, humans
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Ahmedabad University's Focus on Sustainability and Climate Action Recognis
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 17: Situated in the heart of the fast-growing city of Ahmedabad, the Central Campus of Ahmedabad University is a thriving hub of biodiversity and sustainable innovation. Nestled within an urban environment, the campus stands as an oasis of greenery, hom
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Tamil Nadu: Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre celebrates World Ele
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
On the occasion of World Elephant Day, the Forest Department along with the local people celebrated the largest mammal on land at the Government Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre at Trichy M.R. Palayam on Monday.
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Raimona National Park records first photograph of Mainland Serow, a vulner
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In the newly declared Raimona National Park of Assam, officials from the Assam Forest Department, along with conservationists, have recorded the first photographic proof of the Mainland Serow, a vulnerable mammal species notified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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EAD starts first reintroduction phase of Dama Gazelles in Chad
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As part of one of the largest large mammal reintroduction programmes in the world, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) released for the first time six Dama Gazelles into the Ouadi Rime - Ouadi Achim Wildlife Reserve (OROAWF) in Chad. One of the three most endangered gazelle species, thi
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Decoding dolphins: Researchers uncover effects of ship noise on sea mammal
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
By harnessing artificial intelligence technology, researchers at Haifa University were able to conclusively demonstrate that dolphins alter their vocal behavior in response to ship noise, potentially disrupting vital communication channels and prompting behavioral adjustments to mitigate the
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Lab-grown retinas explain why people can perceive colours that dogs cannot
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers used human retinas grown in a petri dish to discover how an offshoot of vitamin A produces the specialised cells that allow us to see millions of colours, a talent that dogs, cats, and other mammals lack.
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Fastest swimming insect could serve as inspiration for uncrewed boat desig
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Whirligig beetles, the world's fastest-swimming insect, achieve astonishing speeds by using a tactic shared by fast marine animals and waterfowl, according to a study.
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Study finds use of habitat for agricultural purposes puts primate in dange
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a study published in Current Biology, frequent trips to oil palm farms are significantly increasing mortality rates among baby southern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina) in the wild.
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Scientists reveal a detailed cell map of the mammalian brain
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
For the first time, an international team of researchers has created a full-cell atlas of a whole mammalian brain. This atlas serves as a map of the mouse brain, describing the kind, location, and chemical information of over 32 million cells as well as information on cell connectivity.
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