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Octopus and human brains have surprising similarity and here is why
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A study has shown that the evolution of cephalopods is associated with a dramatic expansion of their microRNA.
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Study suggests headers affect brain activity
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Oslo [Norway], February 17 (ANI): Headers are common in soccer games. But are repetitive headers harmful to the brain? The latest study assessing the potential dangers of heading in soccer showed that repetitive headers and accidental head impacts in soccer are leading to changes in blood pa
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Study finds new target to combat lung disease
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], November 27 (ANI): A new research has identified a small RNA molecule called microRNA-21 as a therapeutic target and its inhibition as a potential treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Researchers discover new target to combat lung disease
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], November 25 (ANI): Research led by the Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has identified a small RNA molecule called microRNA-21 as a therapeutic target and its inhibition as a potential treatment for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (C
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Simple urine test might be helpful in early brain tumor detection
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Nagoya [Japan], June 17 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by Nagoya University researchers suggest that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors.
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Study shows how low-protein intake during pregnancy can cause renal proble
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Brasilia [Brazil], May 6 (ANI): A study led by researchers affiliated with the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) describe the impact of hypoproteinemia (low level of protein in the blood) on the expression of microRNAs associated with kidney development in rat embryos.
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Researchers discover key brain molecule that may play role in brain disord
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): A molecule called microRNA-29 as a powerful controller of brain maturation in mammals has been discovered by a team, led by scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine. Deleting microRNA-29 in mice caused problems very similar to t
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Key brain molecule may play role in many brain disorders, suggests study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 7 (ANI): A team, led by scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine, have identified a molecule called microRNA-29 as a powerful controller of brain maturation in mammals. Deleting microRNA-29 in mice caused problems very similar to those se
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Study finds potential mechanism underlying loss of muscle mass during meno
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], February 21 (ANI): Estrogen deficiency alters the microRNA signalling in skeletal muscle, which may activate signalling cascades leading to loss of muscle mass, suggest the findings of a study conducted in collaboration between the universities of Minnesota (USA) and Jyva
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Study reveals potential mechanism underlying loss of muscle mass during me
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], February 18 (ANI): A new study conducted in collaboration between the universities of Minnesota (USA) and Jyvaskyla (Finland) revealed that estrogen deficiency alters the microRNA signalling in skeletal muscle, which may activate signalling cascades leading to loss of mus
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Study: Cancer cells thrive due to Novel RNA factors
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): During recent research it was found that Nucleic circ2082 disrupts the microRNA assembly line in glioblastoma cancer cells, making it a potential upstream target for cancer treatment.
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Novel RNA factors may help cancer cells thrive
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 11 (ANI): Recent work by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital pinpoints critical changes in an enzyme known as DICER, which create a cascade of effects on this microRNAome.
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