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No sanitary napkin disposal mechanism at CSIR institutes: Woman researcher
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 22 (ANI): A PhD student at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), while interacting with Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday, raised female hygiene issues at CSIR institutes.
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Amit Shah inaugurates 2-day National Security Strategies Conference
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated a two-day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference here in the national capital in pursuance of the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure a safe and secure nation by strengthening all a
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Circadian clocks have substantial impact on formation of fat cells
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Disruption of the circadian clocks that keep the body and its cells entrained to the 24-hour day-night cycle plays a critical role in weight gain, according to a pair of studies.
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Study: Krabbe disease causes degeneration of neurons directly
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a new study, the gene defect underlying Krabbe disease causes degeneration of neurons directly, independent of its effects on other cell types. The discovery represents a new mechanism of action for the mutant gene, presenting a more accurate pi
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Study describes how COVID-19 damages the brain
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 12 (ANI): A study shows how SARS-COV-2 infects brain cells called astrocytes, causing structural changes in the brain. Infection with SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain alterations and neurocognitive dysfunction, particularly in long COVID-19 syndrome, but the underlying mech
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Mandeep Kaur's death: Priyanka Chaturvedi demands setting up of mechanism
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI): Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday demanding the creation of an institutional mechanism to deal with domestic abuse abroad following the tragic suicide of an Indian-origin woman Mandeep Kaur in New
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Escalating evidence of crimes against humanity in Myanmar: UN investigator
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 9 (ANI): Crimes against humanity continue to be systematically committed in Myanmar, with ongoing conflicts severely impacting women and children, according to evidence gathered to date by the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (Mechanism) and outlin
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Researchers reveal cell receptor crucial for cardiovascular health
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Arizona [US], August 5 (ANI): Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases continue to be one of the leading causes of death. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major factor in these conditions.
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India-Mauritius to include provisions related to Automatic Trigger Safegua
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): India and Mauritius have agreed to include the provisions related to Automatic Trigger Safeguard Mechanism in their trade pact Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.
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Study: Ultrasound exposure improves depressive behaviour in rat model of d
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): Whole-body exposure to high-frequency ultrasound increases brain activity in humans. However, little is known about its impact and associated mechanisms on emotional states like depression.
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Considering catastrophe: high-impact, low-probability climate scenarios "d
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Cambridge (Massachusetts) [US], August 2 (ANI): A new "Climate Endgame" agenda is needed, according to researchers, who also claim that far too little research has been done on the mechanisms by which rising temperatures might pose a "catastrophic" risk to society and humanity.
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Researchers investigate relation between service dogs and soldiers with PT
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): In a recent investigation, characteristics and mechanisms that may underlie the mental health consequences of these interactions were examined in relation to service dogs used by American soldiers suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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