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Researchers reveal smoke particles from wildfires can erode ozone layer
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Smoke from a wildfire may travel to great heights and linger there for up to a year. The protective ozone layer that shields the Earth from the sun's harmful UV rays while suspended there may be eroded by these particles, revealed a recent MIT study.
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Research: Effects of hormone replacement therapy on health of heart, brain
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Short-term menopause symptoms like hot flashes, which are brought on by variations in reproductive hormones, are well-known to many people. They might not be aware, however, that over time, menopause may compromise the health of the heart and the brain.
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Astrocyte cells critical for learning skilled movements: Research
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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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Ozone pollution linked with increased hospitalisations for heart disease:
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A recent publication in the European Heart Journal, a publication of the European Society of Cardiology, provides the first evidence that ozone levels above the World Health Organization (WHO) limit are significantly associated with an increase in hospital admissions for heart attacks, heart
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Researchers discover therapeutic target to aid glaucoma treatment
Updated : 3 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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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IIT Roorkee researchers discover new antibacterial molecule against super
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the IIT Roorkee statement, the molecule, discovered after a rigorous screening process, has shown potent antibacterial activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including some of the most problematic drug-resistant strains.
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Urine gene test can predict bladder cancer years before diagnosis: Researc
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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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Natural peptides may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, other obesity-related
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An innovative strategy to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related disorders including hepatic steatosis may exist thanks to a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM, according to recent research (fatty liver).
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India, Australia join forces to bring innovation ecosystems of both countr
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The move comes during the India visit of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he met the Indian Prime Minister Narendra on 10 March 2023 in New Delhi, according to a statement of NITI Aayog.
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Nationwide Women Excellence Awards 2023 by Business Mint recognizes Top Wo
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI/PNN): Business Mint, a market research company, has announced the winners of the Nationwide Women's Excellence Awards 2023. The awards recognize women's outstanding achievements and contributions across various fields and industries in India.
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China might arm up Russia's war to reshape global politics: Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Research has shown that countries intervene in conflicts when they think their interests may be affected and when they can make a difference. This could be a factor that pushes China to become more involved in Russia's battle.
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