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China's invasion plans hinge on Taiwan's ports
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A recent study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) sheds light on what has long been feared regarding Beijing's invasion strategy and emphasises the vital role that Taiwan's ports could play. The ASPI study indicates that if China were to act on its longstanding threats to in
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New research on TB could change how we treat inflammatory disorders
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Tuberculosis is a perplexing disease. It is the largest cause of mortality from infectious disease worldwide, however, it is believed that such deaths account for just around 5 per cent of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infections. Antibiotics can be credited with saving the lives of some
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Researchers discover new way concerning immune defence
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Monocytes, a kind of white blood cell, generate cytokines, which are inflammatory messengers required for an adequate immune response. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have discovered that platelets, also known as thrombocytes, interact with monocy
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Absence of full drug-susceptibility data for TB patients can result in amp
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
HaystackAnalytics, partnered with Dr DY Patil Medical College, Pune, conducted a study shedding new light on TB dynamics in India.
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Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani Performs Life-Saving Pulmonary Endarterectomy
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 14: His symptoms and investigations revealed a serious condition known as Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) - a condition characterised by elevated blood pressure in the lung arteries associated with blood clots originating from deep ve
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Anti-sleeping pills may lead to immediate crashes, long-term mental proble
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Desai, the former director at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBHAS) said, "There are two or three dangers. One is in the acute short term immediately. I've seen a lot of people who go to the examination and then they go blank. So there is this immediate crash as it's
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Do you know genetic malfunction causes rare lung disease? Study finds
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
One of the most significant cells in the body is the macrophage. This immune cell, dubbed "big eater" in Greek, eats and breaks down dangerous substances like dust, debris, bacteria, and cancer cells. Macrophages play a particularly important role in the lungs, where they combat bacterial in
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Researchers discover genetic malfunction that causes rare lung disease
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The macrophage is one of the most important cells in the body. This immune cell, which means "big eater" in Greek, consumes and digests harmful materials such as bacteria, cancer cells, dust, and detritus. Macrophages are notably crucial in the lungs, where they fight bacterial infections wh
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Study finds how brain responds to reward
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Neuroscientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that socioeconomic factors might influence the brain's susceptibility to pleasant events, which is important for motivation and attention.
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Research finds genetic links between schizophrenia, heart disease risk fac
Updated : 8 months ago IST
According to new research, people with schizophrenia have a genetic susceptibility to smoking as well as a lower genetic risk of obesity. The study, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, showed a genetic overlap between schizophrenia and CVD risk factors, notably BMI and smoking.
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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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Can physical activity decrease person's susceptibility to disease?
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to current research, even people with a high genetic risk of developing type 2 diabetes can minimise their risk by remaining active.
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