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Scientists discover neural circuit responsible for alcohol consumption
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 14 (ANI): Scientists have known that a region of the brain called the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) plays a role in behaviours related to alcohol use and consumption in general. They have now found a specific neural circuit that when altered caused animal m
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Here's the answer to your binge eating habits!
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 13 (ANI): You're on diet but the aroma of food makes you cheat and the result - a crash of the diet program. To get to the root of this impulsive decision a team of researchers has identified a specific circuit in the brain that alters food impulsivity, creating th
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PM Modi visits IISER, urges scientists to develop low-cost technologies
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with scientists from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune and urged them to develop low-cost technologies that would cater to India's specific requirements and help in fas
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Biodegradable, plastic-free 'Florish' sanitary napkins introduced in Haldw
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Haldwani (Uttarakhand) [India], Dec 7 (ANI): In a bid to spread awareness among women about menstrual hygiene and combat the crisis of environmental degradation, a nanotech company in Haldwani has come up with biodegradable 'Florish' sanitary napkins.
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Study reveals that carbon emissions from volcanic rocks play a role in glo
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 05 (ANI): According to a new study, emissions of Greenhouse gases released directly through the movement of volcanic rocks have the capability of creating global warming effects and this discovery is potential in transforming the way scientists predict climate chan
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Scientists develop a new AI breast cancer diagnostic tool
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 2 (ANI): Scientists are developing a new way to identify the unique chemical 'fingerprints' for different types of breast cancers. These new chemical footprints will be used to train AI (artificial interlligence) software - creating a new tool for rapid and accurat
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Scientists discover new technique depicting cancer cells grow, spread in c
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 2 (ANI): Researchers have observed how stem cell mutations quietly arise and spread throughout a widening field of the colon until they eventually predominate and become malignant.
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Scientists discover chemical for plants to improve drought tolerance
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Dec 1 (ANI): While going on holidays, our living friends -- plants -- are left alone to die at home. But not anymore, as the scientists have come up with a new chemical that may help plants to hold on to water and prevent from dying, according to a recent study.
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Underwater loudspeakers can help restore coral reef
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Sydney [Australia], Nov 30 (ANI): Scientists have reportedly discovered a new tool that could help with coral reef restoration efforts.
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Study reveals caring for family is what motivates people worldwide
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA) Nov 30 (ANI): Did you ever wonder how much you care for your family or vice-versa? Across the globe, caring for loved ones is what matters most and this fact hasn't been the focus of many psychology studies. Scientists have come up with a study that suggests, caring for
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Scientists discover fine-tuning gene expression during stress recovery
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Nov 30 (ANI): While getting closer to uncovering a 30-year-old nuclear mystery, scientists have discovered non-coding RNA (Ribonucleic acid), which has a novel role to fine-tune gene expressions during stress recovery.
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Two types of motion keep cells in shape: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): A team of scientists has found the health of cells is maintained in part by two types of movement of their nucleoli. This dual motion within the surrounding fluid adds to our understanding of what contributes to healthy cellular function and points to how
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