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Scientists scramble to understand highly mutated coronavirus variant spott
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The new variant, called BA.2.86 and nicknamed Pirola by variant hunters on social media, has more than 30 amino acid changes to its spike protein compared with its next closest ancestor, the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron, according to Dr Jesse Bloom, who studies viral evolution at the Fred H
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Blue-light glasses may not alleviate screen-induced eye strain: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to a review of 17 randomised controlled trials, blue light-blocking eyewear has no effect on computer-related eye strain or sleep quality. The included studies did not examine this outcome, hence the study found no evidence that blue-light-filtering lenses protect the retina, the
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Cancer-infecting virus ‘warms up’ cold tumors, boosts immunotherapy: Resea
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to recent research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, equipping cancer-infecting viruses with tumor-inhibiting genetic cargo boosts the immune system and supports immunotherapy in reducing or totally eradicating aggressive tumours in mice. The findings pave the path
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Blue-light glasses may not reduce eyestrain from screens: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to an analysis of 17 randomised controlled studies, the strongest known research to date, blue light-blocking eyewear likely has no effect on computer-related eye strain or sleep quality.
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Researchers find how platelets can replicate benefits of exercise in brain
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers at the University of Queensland revealed in pre-clinical studies that an injection of a certain blood factor can duplicate the positive effects of exercise on the brain
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Aarthi Scans introduces Smart Reports for MRI and CT Scans
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 16: Aarthi Scans and Labs, a leading diagnostic center in India, has announced the launch of its new ‘smart reports’ for all radiology studies (MRI, CT, PET CT and Ultrasound scans). The new reports are powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine
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Long-term usage of acid reflux medicines increases risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Studies suggested that persons who take proton pump inhibitors for at least four and a half years may be at an increased risk of dementia compared to those who do not take these drugs, according to an article in Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. This resea
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Electrical activity between skin cells may influence melanoma initiation:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In preclinical studies, the transfer of a neurotransmitter from melanocytes to keratinocytes altered electrical activity and encouraged the onset of melanoma
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Invest in cutting-edge research, encourage inter-disciplinary studies: Pre
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday urged the University of Madras to invest more in cutting-edge research, encourage inter-disciplinary studies and promote international collaborations.
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Experts examine how women, men react to stress, pressure
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
When all shops, stores, restaurants, and movie theatres were closed during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. When socialising with friends and relatives was forbidden. Previously, lessons had to be taught in the children's rooms at home. When travel was not even an option.
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Emiratis represent 74 per cent of FANR’s workforce
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Women make up over 45 per cent of FANR’s overall workforce and hold leadership positions in key areas of the organisation, such as Nuclear Safety, Radiation Safety, Finance, and Education and Training. Females represent 44 per cent of the authority’s leadership. It is FANR's belief that Emir
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87% of Jerusalem Arab Students Study Within Israeli Education System
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A new study by the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Studies funded by the Ministry of Jerusalem and Israel Tradition found an increase in the number of students studying in East Jerusalem in the public system and according to the Israeli curriculum. 87 percent of East Jerusalem students study
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