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Resistant bacteria can be killed by newly discovered virus: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Associate professor Clare Kirkpatrick, who studies bacterial stress-response at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Southern Denmark, has said, "we have found five new species that we believe are unknown to science."
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Study finds genes that predict obesity complications differ between gender
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Obesity causes many health problems and worsens several chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, however, some obese people are more susceptible to complications than others.
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Scientists develop new technique for studying mitochondria
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An advanced imaging-based method from scientists at Scripps Research offers a new way of studying mitochondria, which are best known as the "powerhouses" of cells.
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Researchers explore how brain's immune system worsens epilepsy
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In a new study, the University of Iowa biologists have lain out a chain of events that can cause seizures, the most common manifestation of epilepsy, to worsen.
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New screening tool aims to help in COPD diagnosis
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A new tool shows promise in helping primary care physicians identify adults with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research published in JAMA.
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Study identifies changes in brain responsible for motor skill learning
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The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal eNeuro, provide insight into the neural mechanisms of motor skill learning that can help lead to more effective brain-stimulation therapies for patients experiencing motor disability after a stroke.
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Sea turtles can adapt to rapidly changing world due to surprise changes in
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Around 100 million years ago, a group of land-dwelling turtles took to the oceans, eventually evolving into the sea turtles that we know today. However, the genetic foundations that have enabled them to thrive in oceans throughout the world have remained largely unknown.
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Study explores how "construction site" of long-term memory gets built in b
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Think of a new longer-term memory as a construction site inside the brain. The brain's neurons restructure themselves and build or demolish connections with other neurons to store the memory for retrieval when needed.
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Read how mating causes 'jet lag' in female fruit flies
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
An innovative technique from Cornell University researchers discovered that seminal fluid protein which is transferred from male to female fruit flies during mating changes the expression of genes related to the fly's circadian clock.
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Researchers suggest human brain organoids when transplanted into adult rat
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Brain organoids, which are collections of lab-grown neurons, have been demonstrated to integrate with rat brains and respond to visual stimuli like flashing lights.
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Research: Brain health can decline due to poor oral health
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Taking care of your teeth and gums may have benefits beyond oral health, such as increasing brain function, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.
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Study: Human brain organoids when transplanted into adult rats respond to
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers have shown that brain organoids--clumps of lab-grown neurons--can integrate with rat brains and respond to visual stimulation like flashing lights.
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