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Neuroscientists uncover brain circuits involved in processing fear reactio
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): During a new study, Sainsbury Wellcome Centre researchers identified a new brain circuit in the ventral lateral geniculate nucleus (vLGN), an inhibitory structure in the brain.
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Clinical study explains drug dosage when blood pressure needs more control
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): In a look back at data from nearly 179,000 veterans over age 65 who received treatment over two years at VA hospitals nationwide, researchers find that patients have a better chance of sticking to their medication regimen if their doctor maximises the dosage
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Critical effects of ageing on gut microbiome examined during new study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): Recently Cedars-Sinai researchers found that ageing produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine which is distinct from those caused by medications or illness burden.
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Researchers find promising results for Parkinson's disease treatment
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have found a way to make deep brain stimulation (DBS) more precise, resulting in therapeutic effects that outlast what is currently available.
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New drug target for blood cancer, potentially solid tumours identified dur
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New York [US], October 8 (ANI): The findings of a new study by Mount Sinai and UC San Diego researchers, for the first time, have shown how mutations affecting a cellular process called RNA splicing alter cells to develop myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and other hematologic malignancies and
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Scientists raise concern about China's unethical gene harvesting: Report
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], October 8 (ANI): Amid increasing accusations of human rights violations against China, scientists and medical practitioners have expressed concern about Beijing's practice of collecting DNA data.
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Researchers attempt better understanding of cystic fibrosis
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], October 7 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are hopeful that a new understanding of cellular defects related to Cystic Fibrosis (CF) could help pave the way for the treatment of the disease.
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Study finds sense of purpose is associated with better memory
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Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): A new study, led by Florida State University researchers, has shown a link between an individual's sense of purpose and their ability to recall vivid details.
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COVID-19: Study finds out two metres distancing not enough without masks
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Montreal [Canada], October 7 (ANI): According to researchers from Quebec, Illinois, and Texas, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 indoors, the two metres physical distancing guideline is not enough without masks.
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Weighing cancer cells to personalise drug choices
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Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): Researchers at MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a new way to determine whether individual patients will respond to a specific cancer drug or not. This kind of test could help doctors to choose alternative therapies for patients who don't r
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US Deputy Secretary of State meets medical researchers, public health advo
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New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): United States' Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has met medical researchers and public health advocates in New Delhi and held discussions on COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine production.
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Study finds gene linked to evolution of limb development
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Lexington (Kentucky) [US], October 5 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine recently took part in a study that gives insight into how limb development evolved in the vertebrates.
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