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Researchers discover new cellular component with importance for sense of s
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers at Umea University in Sweden have discovered a previously unknown cellular component, an organelle, inside neurons that we use to perceive smell. The discovery could lead to more research into impaired sense of smell, which is a common symptom of COVID-19.
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Researchers finds how time restricted eating affects gene expression in ar
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Scientists have demonstrated how time-restricted eating influences gene expression in more than 22 different areas of the body and brain. Gene expression is the process by which genes are activated and respond to their surroundings by producing proteins.
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Research shows how signals affect mucus production in lungs
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a study published in the journal 'Cell Reports', researchers have now discovered a new set of signals that control the production of mucus in the lung.
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Japanese research reveals physical strain helps bone growth
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers from the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute have shown that load affects the expression of the peptide osteocrin (OSTN), which increases when load is applied and decreases when it is reduced, in a study that was published in the journal 'Cell Reports'.
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Researchers find time-restricted eating can reshape gene expression
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Intermittent fasting has become a hot topic in the wellness industry as numerous laboratory studies have shown the health benefits of time-restricted eating, including increased life span.
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Zebrafish testing finds gene at root of domestication: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Queen Mary University of London researchers have discovered that zebrafish can provide genetic baz1b clues to the development of social behaviours in humans and domesticated species.
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Scientists discover new role of small RNAs in Salmonella infections
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Salmonella is a food-borne pathogen that infects millions of people each year. These bacteria rely on a complex network of genes and gene products to sense environmental conditions. Researchers investigated the role of small RNAs in helping Salmonella express their virulence genes in a new p
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Stem cell population identified is vital for bone regeneration: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers have identified a subpopulation of mesenchymal stem cells in the bone marrow that express the marker CD73. These cells have a higher potential for proliferation and differentiation, and play a significant role in bone healing, migrating to the site of a fracture and developing in
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Researchers find association between oral bacteria, brain abscesses
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According to research, bacteria that cause oral infections may also play a role in patients developing potentially fatal brain abscesses.
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Research suggests cells sense their mechanical environment during embryoge
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Researchers revealed how cells sense their mechanical environment as they build tissues during embryogenesis.
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COVID-19 vaccines prior to infection reduce transmission of Omicron: Resea
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A study in California prisons found recent vaccination and boosters reduce infectiousness, but Infection risk remains high. Vaccination and boosting, especially when recent, helped to limit the spread of COVID-19 in California prisons during the first Omicron wave, according to an analysis b
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Study finds excess folic acid during pregnancy effects brain development o
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
High levels of folic acid during pregnancy were found to harm embryo brain development in pregnant mice. According to the researchers, the findings indicate that more research into the best recommended dosage for pregnant women is required.
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