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Researchers discover new mechanism that helps cells protect themselves fro
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Heidelberg [Germany], September 19 (ANI): When free radicals become uncontrollable and destroy the protective cell membrane in a chain reaction, a cell dies of ferroptosis. When healthy cells are subjected to oxidative stress, they are occasionally damaged. Cancer cells, in particular, are v
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Researchers find causes of brain disorders in people with Huntington's dis
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): Huntington's disease is a genetic brain disorder caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene. HD is a neurological disease that has no cure and produces personality changes, dementia symptoms, and uncontrollable convulsive movements, eventually leading to
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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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BASF & Permionics join hands to launch high performance face masks
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], July 1 (ANI/PRNewswire): BASF has joined hands with Vadodara-based membrane manufacturer, Permionics Membranes, to extend, for the first time, the application of BASF's Ultrason E polyethersulphone (PESU) polymer into coated fabrics that serve as particulate and b
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Giant filamentous bacteria found in mangroves of Guadeloupe: Research
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): Researchers describe the morphological and genomic features of a 'macro' microbe' -- a giant filamentous bacterium composed of a single cell discovered in the mangroves of Guadeloupe. Using various microscopy techniques, the team also observed novel, membrane-
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Visible light activates molecular machineries to treat infections: Study
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Houston (Texas) [US] June 5 (ANI): Scientists have demonstrated that light-activated molecular machines can drill holes through gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria membranes, killing them in as little as two minutes. Their study suggests a new way to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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To treat infections, visible light activates molecular machineries: Study
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Houston (Texas) [US] June 3 (ANI): Chemists have demonstrated that light-activated molecular machines can drill holes through gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria membranes, killing them in as little as two minutes. Their study suggests a new way to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria,
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Sharp launches new Made in India water purifier with unique disruptor tech
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Equipped with 6-stage advanced filtration process and self-blocking filter mechanism to deliver the highest quality of drinking water.
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GAIL awards contract to set up PEM based Green Hydrogen project
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): In line with the National Hydrogen Mission targets, GAIL (India) Limited has awarded a contract to set up one of the country's largest Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) based green hydrogen projects, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said on Thursday.
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Scientists explore a better way to separate gases
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Cambridge (Massachusetts) [US], March 26 (ANI): Researchers at MIT have developed a new kind of membrane to separate gases with roughly 1/10 the energy use and emissions.
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Patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with ECMO may experience lun
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): A new study led by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has found that some patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) might experience significant lung recovery and return to normal lives with meaningful long-
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Studies explore Omega-3 Index benefits for immunity and cell membrane inte
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Sioux Falls (South Dakota) [US], February 4 (ANI): Two pivotal studies featuring the Omega-3 Index have shed light on how they impact the body. The first discussed how the Omega-3 Index relates to red blood cell (RBC) distribution width (a measure of cellular integrity) and the second explor
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