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Study finds how social isolation generates astrocyte-mediated deficits in
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A study revealed a crucial reason to keep in touch with friends and family. Social isolation promotes memory and learning deficiencies, as well as other behavioural abnormalities
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Researchers explore how age and sex influence our body clocks
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The human body runs on a finely tuned clock synchronized to the 24-hour cycle of Earth's rotation, known as the circadian clock, which controls various physiological processes such as the sleep-wake cycle, hormone production, and metabolism.
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Study finds how specific nutrients affect neuronal development
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
It appears that nutrition affects an organism's physiological status at every stage of life. Although it is well recognised that neuronal development, particularly the growth of dendrites and axons, is metabolically demanding, little is known about the effects of different foods on neuronal
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Study reveals how better planning may help lower amount of fat in diet
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to new research, coaching overweight or obese pregnant women to improve their ability to plan and achieve goals may be critical to helping them reduce the amount of fat in their diet.
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Researchers identify two distinct types of obesity
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists identified two distinct types of obesity, each with physiological and molecular differences that might have long-term implications for health, disease, and medication response.
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New study explores circadian clock of fruit fly
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The higher the temperatures, the faster physiological processes are. However, there is an exception: the so-called circadian clock, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle in organisms.
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Study finds how virovory is enough to fuel physiological growth
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that a type of Halteria, which are tiny ciliates that live in freshwater habitats all over the world, may consume large quantities of infectious chloroviruses. For the first time, the team's laboratory tests have also demonstrated that a virus-only diet, or "virovory,"
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Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists has identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health, disease and response to medication.
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Researchers find link between genetic factors and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Autism Spectrum Disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition is characterized by a broad spectrum of physiological and behavioral symptoms, including as problems in motor, cognitive, and communication skills, seizures, and hyperactivity. Researchers revealed how between genetic variables and Au
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Bariatric surgery opens the door to a healthier life: Patients
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 21 (ANI/PRNewswire): Obesity is a common issue in today's society, raising the risk of many life-threatening health issues, including heart, kidney, and liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, and certain types of cancer.
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Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of physiological and molecular
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 13 (ANI): Scientists have identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health, disease and response to medication. The findings offer a more nuanced understanding of obesity than curre
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Empathy in adolescents helps to prevent cyberbullying, finds study
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): Bullying has gotten easier and more serious as a result of social media, gaming platforms, and other online communication technologies, affecting many of our schools, families, and communities. According to research, cyberbullying, the online equivalent of s
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