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Stem cell biologists create new human cell types for research
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 2 (ANI): Scientists have managed to generate a new type of human cell in the lab using stem cells. The new cells closely resemble their natural counterparts in early human embryos. As a result, researchers can now better study what happens just after an embryo impl
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Circadian rhythm disruption found to be common among mental health disorde
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Washington [US], September 2 (ANI): Scientists hypothesize that circadian rhythm disruption is a psychopathology factor shared by a broad range of mental illnesses and that research into its molecular foundation could be key to unlocking better therapies and treatments.
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Scientists eavesdrop on communication between fat and brain
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 1 (ANI): Newly discovered sensory neurons send messages from fat tissue to the brain and could eventually be co-opted to treat obesity or metabolic disease.
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Astrocyte neuron interactions in neurological disorders: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 31 (ANI): Star-shaped cells called astrocytes may bear the brunt of the responsibility for exacerbating the symptoms of some neurodevelopmental disorders. Scientists have now identified a molecule produced by astrocytes that interferes with normal neuron development i
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SciGenom announces Industry oriented Phd program in collaboration with CHA
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 29 (ANI/BusinessWire India): To develop future-ready scientists from India in breakthrough technologies, SciGenom Labs, a genomics company with facilities in India (Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad) and the USA (San Francisco) announced a unique Industry based PhD pr
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Scientists warn of frequent, intense heatwaves, drought in China due to cl
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Beijing [China], August 27 (ANI): Amid the severe heatwave and drought on the Chinese mainland, which has severely affected the agriculture sector putting the harvest under "severe threat," scientists have warned that more frequent and intense heatwaves may grip China due to climate change.
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Study: Risk of heart disease, stroke found low among good sleepers
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], August 26 (ANI): According to a study, nine out of 10 Americans do not get good sleep at night. Insufficient sleep was linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. The scientists predicted that if everyone slept well, seven out of ten of these cardiovascular di
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Research: Brain's spatial mapping is supported by molecular processes
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 25 (ANI): Research in mice has cast new light on the molecular mechanisms that underlie spatial mapping in the brain. Scientists have found that a gene called Fos plays a key role in helping the brain use specialized navigation cells to form and maintain spatial maps.
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Researchers identify chemo alternative for targeted treatment of leukemia
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
California [US], August 25 (ANI): Chemotherapy is a painful experience. The treatments in general have terrible side effects and it's no secret that the medications used are frequently hazardous to both the patient and the tumour. Because tumours spread so quickly, the theory is that chemoth
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Heavy rain likely in eastern Madhya Pradesh over next 2-3 days: IMD
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 25 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department ( IMD) has predicted heavy rain over the eastern part of Madhya Pradesh over the next 2-3 days.
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1700 km 'Chain Reaction' Cyclothon India gate to Mumbai to promote nuclear
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 24 (ANI/ATK): Senior scientists of Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) cycled for 1700 km starting from India Gate in Delhi on August 13, 2022. The campaign was to spread awareness about nuclear energy as clean, green and safe energy resource. The Cyclot
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Research: Lack of sleep can make a person selfish
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
California [US], August 24 (ANI): Humans help one another; it is one of the pillars of civilised society. However, a new study conducted by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that a lack of sleep impairs this fundamental human trait, with real-world consequences.
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