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Research finds adult survivors of cancer have higher bone fracture risk
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Adult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or have a history of chemotherapy, have an increased risk for bone fractures, specifically pelvic and vertebral fractures, compared to older adults without cancer (ACS), according to a recent large study by researcher
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Scientists unearth potential viral resistance mechanism
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Scientists have unearthed a secret that may explain why some people are able to resist viral infections, having screened the immune systems of women exposed to hepatitis C (HCV) through contaminated anti-D transfusions given over 40 years ago in Ireland.
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Scientists come up with new technology to reduce potholes
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers have developed new "intelligent compaction" technology, which integrates into a road roller and can assess in real-time the quality of road base compaction. Improved road construction can reduce potholes and maintenance costs, and lead to safer, more resilient roads.
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Karnataka: Former IB officer killed in Mysuru road accident, police suspec
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
The victim, RS Kulkarni - a retired Intelligence Bureau officer, was walking on the road next to the Computer Science Department of Gangotri (Mysuru University) Campus on Friday evening when an unidentified vehicle hit him from behind.
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Climate change "humanity's biggest challenge in modern times": COP27 Presi
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
This year's UN Climate Conference takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, against a backdrop of extreme weather events worldwide, an energy crisis propelled by the war in Ukraine, and scientific data reiterating that the world is not doing enough to tackle carbon emissions and protect the future of
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Despite global concerns, Pakistan, China working on deadly virus
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
The infamous Wuhan Institute of Virology and Pakistan Army-run, Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), has set up a highly-advanced scientific infrastructure to conduct research into deadly pathogens in Pakistan.
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Do you know 'Westworld's cast will still get paid for Season 5 despite can
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Yes, you read it right! The dystopian sci-fi series will not get a fifth season, but the main cast of the series will be paid for Season 5 regardless of the fact that it will not be produced. The main cast reportedly had pay-or-play contracts for Season 5. The actors' options were exercised
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Researchers discovered that Tonga volcano had highest plume ever recorded
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Using images captured by satellites, researchers in the University of Oxford's Department of Physics and RAL Space have confirmed that the January 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano produced the highest-ever recorded plume. The colossal eruption is also the first to have
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Cancer cell markers can be identified by new transistors: Research
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have unveiled a new method for determining the cancer-related marker utilising breast cancer cell lines in a study
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Study explores why vaccine responses vary from person to person
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Many factors determine whether an individual responding to vaccination will generate an effective response, including specific biomarkers within a person's immune system.
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Study identifies new treatment target for sleep apnea
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Specialized channel proteins are possible therapeutic targets for sleep apnea and similar abnormally slow breathing disorders in obese people, suggest Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers who did a study on mice.
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Scientists find out how organic compound affects drug-resistant bacteria
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Scientists suggested how an organic molecule affects bacteria that are resistant to drugs and have found that it can suppress and destroy a pathogen that can cause significant disease or, in some circumstances, death.
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