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Study finds new gene that might increase risk of ALS
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Washington [US], June 18 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers identified a new gene that may increase a person's risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The gene, called TP73, produces a protein to help regulate the life cycle of a cell.
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Surprising spider hair discovery may inspire stronger adhesives: Study
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Washington [US], June 18 (ANI): A new study by an international team of researchers is the first to show that the characteristics of the hair-like structures that form the adhesive feet of one species- the wandering spider Cupiennius salei- are more variable than previously thought.
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Virus has not been eradicated yet, it keeps changing colours: Dr Naveet Wi
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New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Cautioning people about the looming danger, Dr Naveet Wig, Head of the Medicine Department, All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) on Friday said the coronavirus disease has not been eradicated yet and it will keep on "changing its colours".
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J-K: Srinagar hospital sets up toy library in paediatric cancer ward
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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 18 (ANI): Offering respite from the stressful cancer treatment, Jammu and Kashmir's Sher-E-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar (SKIMS) has set up a toy library for their paediatric oncology ward.
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BillionCheers introduces immunity boosting Probiotic drink for kids
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Gurugram (Haryana) [India], June 18 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Gurgaon headquartered leading nutraceutical manufacturer Fermentis Life Sciences has introduced an Immunity boosting Probiotic drink for kids - Junior Immunity Booster Probiotic -under its family nutrition brand - BillionCheers.
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Rubix Data Sciences Risk Management Platform recognized at IMC Digital Tec
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 18 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Rubix Data Sciences, leading technology and analytics based B2B Risk Management and Monitoring Platform, has been awarded the Certificate of Recognition at the IMC Digital Technology Awards in the category: Most Promising Start-
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Excess nitrogen puts butterflies at risk, researchers affirm
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Bern [Switzerland], June 18 (ANI): Nitrogen from agriculture, vehicle emissions and industry is endangering butterflies in Switzerland. The element is deposited in the soil via the air and has an impact on vegetation- to the detriment of the butterflies, as researchers at the University of B
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Researchers develop medication device to stop HIV transmission
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Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): Researchers have designed a 'new smart segmented device' that delivers medications to stop HIV transmission and will help women to protect themselves against the infection.
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Study finds sustainable aviation fuel can reduce contrails
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Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): According to research conducted by NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR), cleaner-burning jet fuels made from sustainable sources can produce 50-70 per cent fewer ice crystal contrails at cruising altitude.
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Study links stress during pandemic with poor sleep
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Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): The findings of a study on hundreds of twins led by Washington State University researchers suggest that stress, anxiety and depression during the first few weeks of the pandemic were associated with less and lower quality sleep.
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Possible 3rd COVID wave not more likely to affect children, WHO-AIIMS surv
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New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): A third possible wave in India by the prevailing COVID-19 virus variant is unlikely to disproportionately affect children than adults, a seroprevalence study conducted by the World Health Organisation and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences has re
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Commercial video games could help treat mental health issues: Study
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Washington (US), June 17 (ANI): Popular video games have the potential to provide low-cost, easy access, effective and stigma-free support for some mental health issues, researchers at Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, have found.
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