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Researchers discovers relationship between higher female fertility and Alz
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the ageing population, the Apolipoprotein-4 allele has been associated with an increased risk for a variety of illnesses, particularly Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease. Despite its negative effects, this genetic mutation is nevertheless prevalent in roughly 20 per cent of the popula
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Study sheds more light on key link to autism spectrum disorder
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists determined that the origins of autism spectrum disorder may be related to an imbalance of particular neurons that play a vital role in how the brain communicates and works using human "mini-brain" models known as organoids. The cells in question are
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New genomic insights on resilience, evolution of watermelons
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In terms of total production and economic value, watermelon is an important agricultural product on a global scale. The Boyce Thompson Institute's scientists have created a thorough "super-pangenome" for watermelon and its wild relatives, revealing helpful genes lost during domestication th
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Researchers find genetic mutation for Alzheimer’s disease linked with high
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The Apolipoprotein-4 allele has been linked to an increased risk for a number of diseases in ageing populations, particularly Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this genetic mutation continues to be common in about 20% of the human population despite its harmful effects. A
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Gut microbiome may increase risk, severity of HIV, EBV disease: Research
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The gut microbiome has drawn the interest of academics and non-scientists alike over the last decade. A recent study has revealed that the bacteria and other microbes in our gut aid in immunity, metabolism, digestion, and the fight against "bad bacteria" that try to infiltrate our systems.
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Study reveals when regulatory T cells go bad
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Thanks to a new study led by scientists at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) and the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University, scientists can finally track down a dangerous type of human T cell.
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Study discovers new method of recycling plastics into soap
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A group of scientists have created a brand-new process for turning plastic waste into high-value chemicals called surfactants, which are used to make soap, detergent, and other products.
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Scientists engineer bacteria that can help to detect tumor DNA
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Scientists from the University of California, San Diego, and their Australian colleagues have engineered bacteria that can recognise the presence of tumour DNA in a live organism, ushering in a new era of technologically powerful biological sensors.
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J-K: Scientist Nawab John Dar nominated for Sigma Xi Full Membership for g
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Driven by a fervent passion for unraveling the complexities of the human brain, Kashmiri-born scientist Dr Nawab John Dar has honed his expertise in neurodegenerative disorders, with a notable focus on Alzheimer's disease.
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Chandrayaan-3: Sling-shot mechanism used for launch as our rockets not pow
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, which has covered about two-thirds of the distance to the Moon since its launch, successfully entered into the Lunar orbit on Saturday, former ISRO scientist Tapan Mishra said the lunar mission was an illustration of the country breaking new grounds in space
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World's oceans set new surface temperature record, scientists fear could r
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This week, the average surface temperature of the world’s oceans reached 20.96C, breaking the 2016 record--20.95C.
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Research reveals tropical trees use social distancing to maintain biodiver
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In a square mile of tropical forest, scientists often struggle to grasp how such a diversity of species can coexist. Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin revealed new insights into the answer in a paper published in Science by discovering a fundamental property of the spatial d
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