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Study analyses environmental impact of nuclear power generation
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Kyoto [Japan], June 20 (ANI): In an ever-evolving world, a rapidly growing population, coupled with urbanization and industrialization, is driving ever-increasing energy demand. Today's challenge is to meet this energy demand while curbing global warming, a condition that fossil fuels canno
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Study links area-level income and education with lung cancer diagnosis
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Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and early detection and treatment are key to prolonging patient survival. A recent study by Wiley published online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society
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Body-checking experience does not reduce risk of injury for hockey players
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Calgary [Canada], June 20 (ANI): According to a new study by the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), youth hockey players with long body-checking experience were at significantly higher risk of concussion than their peers with less body-checking experience.
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Clues to bee health found in their gut microbiome: Research
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Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): The local environment plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of the gut microbiome of wild bees which could help detect invisible stressors and early indicators of potential threats, say York University scientists in a new study.
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Study suggests glucose meter might soon test SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels
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Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): Researchers have reported simple and accurate glucose meter-based tests that include new fusion proteins. They say that consumers will one day be able to use this assay to monitor their SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels.
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Study: Robotics engineers pay attention to matters of the heart
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): A team of researchers suggested that new apparatus with magnets to remotely control guidewires through tiny, tortuous blood vessels can be used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
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Study: Scientists offer solutions for risky tap water
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Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): A recent study by Prof. YU Wenzheng's team highlighted the risk that high concentrations of disinfection byproducts in tap water can cause bladder cancer and suggested sustainable solutions such as ozone biofiltration and nanofiltration to increase the safety
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Hybrid sensor developed by researchers for better cancer diagnosis
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Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): A team of researchers from HSE University, Skoltech, MPGU, and MISIS have developed a nanophotonic-microfluidic sensor whose potential applications include cancer detection, monitoring and treatment response assessment.
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Scientists discover new way of treating solid tumours using Nanoparticles
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Winston (North Carolina) [US], June 19 (ANI): According to a recent study, a group of Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers found a new way of treating solid tumours with the creation of a novel nanoparticle. They also discovered that cancers of breast, colon, head and nec
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Risk of cataract might rise due to cholesterol-lowering genes: Research
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Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, individuals with genetic variations linked to statin medications appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts and having cataract surgery.
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Cerebellum contributes to higher cognitive functions: Study
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Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): A research study explains how dopamine in the cerebellum modulates social behaviours via its action on D2 receptors (D2R). The cerebellum is essential for but also contributes to higher cognitive functions including social behaviours.
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Study: Losing grandmother can lead to repercussions for loved ones
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Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): A new study's findings revealed that losing a beloved family member is never easy and the loss of a grandmother, in particular, can have repercussions for the loved ones she leaves behind.
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