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Reprogramming shape of virus capsids may advance biomedicine: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Bioengineers have discovered a way to programme the size and form of virus particles by combining viral protein building blocks with DNA templates.
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Strawberry production leaves long-term plastic pollution: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
esearchers discovered that the plastic mulch used to help Californian strawberries grow sheds a large amount of plastic mulch fragments. These particles have been shown to have a negative impact on soil quality, casting doubt on their long-term viability. The survey's findings are likely to
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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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Study finds reduced emissions during epidemic aggravated climate change
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that Covid epidemic shutdowns in South Asia significantly reduced the number of short-lived cooling particles in the air while having no effect on the concentration of long-lived greenhouse gases. Researchers were thus able to demonstrate how lower air pollution emissi
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Reduced emissions during the epidemic exacerbated climate change: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers found that the Covid epidemic shutdowns in South Asia significantly lowered the number of short-lived cooling particles in the air while having no effect on the concentration of long-lived greenhouse gases. Researchers were, therefore, able to show how lower air pollution emissio
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Researchers imaged biological specimens with X-rays without damage
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A pollen particle revealing the nanofoam within, or a diatom with the various geometric features inside clearly visible: Using high-energy X-rays from DESY's PETRA III synchrotron light source, a team lead by CFEL scientists Saa Bajt and Henry Chapman was able to photograph these structures
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"Every particle of new Parliament building dedicated to poor people's welf
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
PM Modi inaugurated a sleek new Parliament complex to revamp India's decrepit colonial-era center of government in New Delhi marking a "new era for the Indian Parliament and Democracy".
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Air pollution particles trigger cellular defense mechanisms: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Lung disease and air pollution have long been associated with one another. A recent study has identified one biological mechanism that may be responsible for that connection; this finding may offer fresh information on how to cure or prevent diseases caused by exposure to pollution.
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Heat-loving marine bacteria may help detoxify asbestos: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Because of its strength, resistance to heat and fire, and low electrical conductivity, asbestos materials were previously widely utilised in homes, buildings, vehicle brakes, and many other construction materials. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure by inhalation of tiny fibre particles has bee
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Dr Dangs Lab launches AI-powered novel test for allergies 'Allergynius Dx'
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Molecular Allergy Diagnostics test is based on Microarray using Nano Particles and provides results for 163 food and respiratory allergens along with 294 components.
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Research shows early stages of HIV infection in human body
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The dendritic cells are the ones responsible for processing foreign proteins, molecules or particles, and presenting them to the immune system T-cells, acting as messengers and initiating the immune response.
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Researchers reveal exposure to fine particle air pollution associated with
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Even at levels below the current US, UK, and European air quality regulations, exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is associated with an increased risk of dementia.
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