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Hypertension medications may be used to slow ageing process: Research
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers discovered that the drug rilmenidine can extend life and slow down the ageing process.
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Eating mixed tree nuts helps reduce cardiovascular risk: Research
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a paper published online this week in the journal, Nutrients, researchers found that consuming mixed tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) had a positive effect on the metabolism of the essential amino acid, tryptophan,
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Measles virus 'cooperates' with itself to cause fatal encephalitis: Resear
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers in Japan have uncovered the mechanism for how the measles virus can cause subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or SSPE, a rare but fatal neurological disorder that can occur several years after a measles infection.
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Researchers discover new species of microalgae
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In the water from a home aquarium, a brand-new species of microalgae was discovered. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered Medakamo hakoo, whose DNA sequence didn't match any on record.
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Blood sugar monitoring devices create wearablity problems for older adults
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute showed that continuous glucose monitors and other wearable devices present wearability and use issues for patients and their carers when used by older persons with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to test and control low blood sugar.
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Origin of Earth's volatile chemicals liked to meteorites: Research
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
By analysing meteorites, researchers from the Imperial College of London have uncovered the likely far-flung origin of Earth's volatile chemicals, some of which form the building blocks of life.
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Researchers suggest immunological medication to treat early type 1 diabete
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
An approved medication for the treatment of psoriasis is now starting a significant clinical investigation. Patients who have just received a type 1 diabetes diagnosis will test the medication. According to the theory, the medication might maintain the patient's remaining capacity to produce
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IIT Guwahati identifies research priorities contributing to green, sustain
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The rapid depletion of fossil fuels, anthropogenic emissions and ever-increasing energy consumption have triggered an increasing interest in the future energy system based on renewable resources the world over.
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Neuronal molecule makes prostate cancer more aggressive: Research
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. Now, researchers have discovered critical molecular players that drive prostate cancer to progress into a highly aggressive form of neuroendocrine prostate cancer that currently
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Gratitude has stress-busting effects: Research
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Researchers from Irish universities carried out a study with 68 adults and found that gratitude has a unique stress-buffering effect on both reactions to and recovery from acute psychological stress, which can contribute to the improvement of cardiovascular health.
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Reviews explore impacts of Amazon deforestation
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In two separate Reviews, researchers underscore the rapid and profound changes occurring in the Amazon resulting from ever-increasing human activity. They discuss what's known about the drivers and impacts of the ongoing deforestation and landscape degradation the region is experiencing, and
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Researchers explain how were galaxies much different in the early universe
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The most sensitive telescope now searching for radio signals from cosmic dawn, an era around 200 million years after the Big Bang when stars ignited, has doubled its sensitivity, a new paper reports. While not yet detecting this radiation, the redshifted 21-centimeter line they have put new
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