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Study finds abnormally low levels of key protein in brains of young men wi
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers using cutting-edge imaging technology have shown that the brains of young men with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have low levels of a protein that appears to play a role in inflammation and metabolism.
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US study reports decline in heart attacks greater among men than women
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): In a study based on US health system from 2000 to 2014, researchers have reported a steady decline in heart attacks among both men and women. However, the rate of decline slowed among women in the last five years of the study.
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Researchers develop new gel-based nanosensor for radiation dose monitoring
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new gel-based nanosensor for radiation dose monitoring that is cost-effective and easy to read, and which can be used on the skin.
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Inner membrane of Mitochondria changes structure every few seconds, finds
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): A group of researchers has discovered that the inner membrane of mitochondria - the powerhouse of all living cells - is constantly moving rather than being static as it continuously changes its structure every few seconds. This dynamic adaptation process
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Meditation practice leaves traces in brain
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): According to a recent study, the subjective feeling of well-being experienced by many people with the practice of meditation is correlated with specific changes in the brain as researchers at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca have shown that transcend
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Researchers discover a new mechanism involved in expression of down syndro
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Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered a new mechanism involved in the expression of down syndrome, one of the main causes of intellectual disability and congenital heart defects in children.
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Study reveals social isolation during adolescence drives long-term disrupt
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Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): While studying an animal model, researchers have found that social isolation during key developmental windows drives long-term changes in activity patterns of neurons involved in initiating social approach.
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Newly discovered bacteria breaks down soil pollutants
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): Researchers have found a new species of soil bacteria that is particularly adept at breaking down organic matter, including the cancer-causing chemicals that are released when coal, gas, oil and waste products are burned.
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Scientists develop novel technique to measure empathy
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): A group of researchers have found that it is possible to assess a person's ability to feel empathy by studying their brain activity while they are resting rather than while they are engaged in specific tasks.
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Double star system flipping between two alter egos
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): Researchers noticed that a stellar duo behaved like one type of object before switching its identity, and then returning to its original state after a few years.This is a rare example of a star system changing its behavior in this way.
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'Boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at higher risk of traumatic bra
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Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): According to a new study led by researchers at McGill University, boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at the age of ten have a higher risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in adolescence and adulthood.
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Taking a selfie can be related to self-objectification
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Spending too much time on selfies is a matter of concern as a study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona reached to a conclusion that taking and sharing selfies can be related to self-objectification.
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