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Astrocyte cells critical for learning skilled movements: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Throughout our lifetimes, we have acquired the ability to do a variety of skilled movements, from driving a car to swinging a tennis racket. You might believe that only neurons carry out this learning, but a recent study by scientists at The Picower Center for Learning and Memory at MIT demo
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Researchers discover therapeutic target to aid glaucoma treatment
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A damaged optic nerve underlies the neurodegenerative illness glaucoma, which results in visual loss and eventual blindness. Glaucoma affects more than 2,00,000 persons in the United States annually. Regrettably, there is no cure at this time. Researchers discovered that neurons use mitochon
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Scientists identify substance that may have sparked life on Earth
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A portion of a protein that may hold the key to identifying planets on the edge of supporting life has been discovered by a group of Rutgers researchers working to identify the earliest beginnings of metabolism, the set of fundamental chemical events that originally powered life on Earth.
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Urine gene test can predict bladder cancer years before diagnosis: Researc
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to new research, testing for genetic abnormalities in urine can identify bladder cancer years before the disease manifests clinical symptoms.
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Virtual reality games can be used to gauge intelligence: Research
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Gamers who completed a virtual reality (VR) game more quickly than their peers also exhibited greater levels of the general intellect and cognitive power. The University of Cologne, University of Liechtenstein, and Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences conducted the investigation that le
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Underused satellite, radar data may improve thunderstorm forecasts
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Even though there are thousands of thunderstorms all across the world every day, computer weather modelling has a difficult time properly predicting when and where they will form. A team of scientists led by Penn State believe that an innovative method that incorporates underutilised satelli
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Did you know sea temperatures control distribution of European marine fish
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The significance of temperature in determining where different fish species are located is demonstrated through an examination spanning from southern Portugal to northern Norway.
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Dim lights before bedtime to reduce gestational diabetes risk: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a recent Northwestern Medicine study, pregnant women should dim their home's lights and switch off or at least dim their screens (computer monitors and smartphones) a few hours before bedtime to lower their risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.
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Study reveals how nerves, immune cells interaction in lungs can contribute
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The most prevalent chronic condition in children, allergic asthma can last into adulthood and is characterised by wheezing and breathing difficulties brought on by inhaled allergens such pollen, mould, and pet dander. The interaction between nerves and immune cells in the lungs can play a ro
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Arctic river channels changing due to climate change
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Observing the effects of climate change on huge rivers in Arctic Canada and Alaska, a group of international researchers found that despite the region's rapid warming, its rivers are not flowing as predicted by scientists.
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Mediterranean diet: Best prevention against prostate cancer
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers from the University of South Australia have shown that men who regularly eat colourful fruits and vegetables had a lower risk of developing prostate cancer (PC).
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Researchers reveal how nearby food stores affect patients after weight-los
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to new research, being able to walk to a nearby food retail shop may be a key determinant in long-term weight loss following bariatric surgery.
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