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Racing heart may alter decision-making brain circuits, study shows how
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 4 (ANI): In an effort to understand how psychiatric disorders influence the brain's decision-making processes, scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai analysed the data from a previous study of non-human primates.
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Response of T-cells not critical for recovery from COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): The findings of new research conducted on monkeys revealed that T cells are not critical for the recovery of primates from acute COVID-19 infections. Their depletion does not induce severe disease, and T cells do not account for the natural resistance of rhesu
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Researchers discover new mammal reference genome that helps ID genetic var
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 28 (ANI): The rhesus macaque is the most widely studied nonhuman primate in biomedical research. A genome sequencing project for this species, led by a team of researchers has created a new framework for the study of this important primate.
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Researchers find hormone found to switch off hunger could help tackle obes
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 28 (ANI): In recent research, scientists have discovered a hormone that can suppress food intake and increase the feeling of fullness in mice has shown similar results in humans and non-human primates.
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Hormone found to switch off hunger could help tackle obesity
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 25 (ANI): A hormone that can suppress food intake and increase the feeling of fullness in mice has shown similar results in humans and non-human primates, says a new study.
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Study focuses on identification of SARS-CoV-2 virus features causing COVID
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], November 15 (ANI): Features of the SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19, which could be useful for developing vaccines and treatment strategies, were identified using a nonhuman primate model developed at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB).
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Study reveals nasal vaccine against COVID-19 prevents infection in mice
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): Scientists have developed a vaccine that targets the SARS-CoV-2 virus, can be given in one dose via the nose and is effective in preventing infection in mice susceptible to the novel coronavirus. The investigators next plan to test the vaccine in nonhuman pr
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Two Asian elephants use twig to scratch body
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 26 (ANI): Normally only apes and other primates use tools, but two Asian elephants were seen using a twig to scratch their body parts at Bannerghatta Biological Park near Bengaluru in Karnataka, an official said on Saturday.
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Sun Pharma gets DCGI approval for clinical trial with Nafamostat in Covid-
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29 (ANI): Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said on Friday it has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to initiate clinical trial with Nafamostat Mesilate in Covid-19 patients.
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Chimpanzees help trace evolution of human speech back to ancient ancestors
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 27 (ANI): In a study conducted by a group of researchers, one of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication.
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Four primates, among others seized from animal smuggler in Hyderabad
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Nov 18 (ANI): Members of the Commissioner's Task Force, south zone team, working along with forest department officials apprehended one person and seized four primates and a tortoise and turtle from his possession, according to the police on Monday.
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Researchers find hormonal link between diet and obesity
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 24 (ANI): In a new study researchers have found that low levels of a circulating hormone called adropin predict increased weight gain and metabolic dysregulation during consumption of a high-sugar diet in a nonhuman primate model.
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