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Activity deep in Earth affects the global magnetic field
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
New research from geophysicists at the University of Leeds suggests that the way this super-hot core is cooled is key to understanding the causes of the peculiarities -- or anomalies, as scientists call them -- of the Earth's magnetic field.
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Memories might be lost if two crucial brain areas fail to sync: Research
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Many unique groups of neurons connected inside and across crucial areas of the brain aid in learning, remembering, and retrieving memories. A recent study led by the universities of Bristol and Heidelberg showed that if these neuronal assemblies fail to sync up at the correct time, memories
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Vitamin A may reduce pancreatitis risk: Research
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
A diet high in vitamin A or its analogues may help prevent children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) from developing painful pancreas inflammation during chemotherapy.
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Physical activity can help patients with Parkinson's disease improve their
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Physical activity can improve both the quality of life and the severity of movement-related symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients. According to the preliminary Cochrane review of available research, any type of organised exercise is preferable to none.
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Premature babies do not become accustomed to repeated pain: Research
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Preterm newborns do not habituate to pain in the same way that full-term infants, children, and adults do, according to a study conducted by UCL (University College London) experts.
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Here's how cancer cells repair DNA damage
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
A team of scientists led by Dr Kei-ichi TAKATA from the Institute for Basic Science's Center for Genomic Integrity (CGI) discovered a new type of DNA repair mechanism that cancer cells use to recover from next-generation cancer radiation therapy.
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Key role identified for nervous system in severe allergic shock
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
An abrupt drop in blood pressure and body temperature is a key feature of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, causing people to faint and, if untreated, potentially die. That response has long been attributed to blood vessel dilation and leakage. However, in a mouse study, res
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Research suggests blood immune cells can proliferate
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
A cell's ability to multiply and divide is necessary for life, resulting in the evolution of complex creatures from a single cell. It also allows worn-out cells to be replaced by a small number of "stem" cells, which subsequently multiply and specialise. Yet, in cancer, cell growth is no lon
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Pandemic stress affect pregnant women more: Research
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
According to a new study, COVID-19-related stress had a greater impact on the mental health of pregnant women than on those who were not.
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New study suggests there's oxygen loss on coral reefs
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
A new study shows an unprecedented analysis of oxygen depletion on coral reefs worldwide due to ocean warming.
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Study shines new light on ancient microbial dark matter
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Bacteria are practically found everywhere, including in dirt, hot springs, oceans, and even next to and inside other living things like humans. Despite being essentially invisible, they have a significant impact on almost every aspect of life on Earth.
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Study suggests kids learn better when taught by teacher of same ethnicity
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Recent studies show that at the age of seven, young children who are taught by a teacher of their own ethnicity have better learning and problem-solving skills
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