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Researchers discover possible cause for genetic anomalies
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Researchers have discovered a possible cause for the genetic anomalies that cause rare disorders such as Huntington's disease (HD). The majority of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) and other neurological illnesses are thought to be caused by an increase in CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) repea
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Chandrayaan-3 undergoes final deboosting, module to undergo security check
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The second and final deboosting operation of Chandrayaan-3 was carried out successfully, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on the early hours of Sunday.
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Cancer-infecting virus ‘warms up’ cold tumors, boosts immunotherapy: Resea
Updated : 9 months ago IST
According to recent research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, equipping cancer-infecting viruses with tumor-inhibiting genetic cargo boosts the immune system and supports immunotherapy in reducing or totally eradicating aggressive tumours in mice. The findings pave the path
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Researchers identify microbes required to produce traditional mozzarella
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Italian researchers used high-throughput 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing, which offers a precise picture of what microorganisms are present and in what quantities.
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Research reveals self-driving cars could make traffic slower
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a new study, "connected" vehicles, which wirelessly share data with one another, greatly enhance travel time through intersections – while automated vehicles can actually slow travel time through intersections if they are not connected to one another. The culprit? Safety.
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Nutrients in microgreens, mature vegetables differ yet both help you lose
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Young veggies known as microgreens are thought to be very good for one's health. Researchers are now seeking to find out whether microgreens, which can be readily produced at home, are the superfood that they are supposed to be, and how they compare to mature veggies.
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'This mission will be 100 pc successful': former DRDO chief controller Pil
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Dr Apathukatha Sivathanu Pillai, former Chief Controller (R&D) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on Saturday expressed confidence in the mission's success and said that the mission will be successful.
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“Political vengeance…” BC Nagesh slams K’taka govt for scrapping NEP 2020
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
While speaking to ANI, the BJP leader said that the NEP was formed after deep analysis and research over six years and would have been instrumental in the development of the country, and further added that the move by the state government has been taken with political vengeance.
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Lesser-known brain cells might be key to staying awake without cost to cog
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A new animal study suggests that understudied brain cells called astrocytes play a key role in regulating sleep demand, and that one day humans will be able to sleep for long periods of time without adverse effects such as mental fatigue and reduced physical health. It suggests that it may b
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People who live alone at risk of cognitive decline: Study
Updated : 9 months ago IST
One in every four older Americans with dementia or mild cognitive impairment lives alone, putting them at risk of risky driving, wandering outside the home, mixing up medications, and failing to attend medical appointments.
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Japanese squirrels develop human hereditary diseases with ageing: Research
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A team led by Dr Tomoaki Murakami of the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology discovered that fibrinogen A-chain amyloidosis, a previously unknown disease in animals other than humans, is common in Japanese squirrels (Sciurus lis). They compared the pathology of Japanese squirrels
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Blue-light glasses may not reduce eyestrain from screens: Study
Updated : 9 months ago IST
According to an analysis of 17 randomised controlled studies, the strongest known research to date, blue light-blocking eyewear likely has no effect on computer-related eye strain or sleep quality.
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