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Socially adept monkeys have superior impulse control: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Non-human primates have been used by researchers to test one of the theories put up to explain how humanity developed to become smarter. A team from the University of Portsmouth led a study that discovered a strong link between monkeys' social organisation and their cognitive abilities.
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New link between fatal muscle wasting disease gene and cancer discovered
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
One in every 5,000 boys born suffers from the crippling muscle-wasting illness DMD, which is known to be caused by mutations of the dystrophin gene. Typically, those who have the illness only survive into their 20s or 30s.
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Spiders can be used as pest control for tomatoes, potatoes: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to recent research led by the University of Portsmouth, web-building spider groups may be able to consume a catastrophic pest moth of commercially significant crops like tomatoes and potatoes over the world
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Research reveals how climate change could impact one of the world's signif
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Portsmouth [England], June 23 (ANI): According to a new study led by the University of Portsmouth and supported by the research group Operation Wallacea has shown how organisms process the carbon from atmospheric CO2 that is stored in large woody debris.
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Bribery, corruption at major sporting events can be prevented
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Portsmouth [UK], August 13 (ANI): A new paper from the University of Portsmouth argues that bribery and corruption at huge sporting events, such as the Olympics, World Cups and UEFA club competition finals can and must be prevented.
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Manya - The Princeton Review announces the 2nd edition of the Virtual Glob
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Aug 5 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Despite having a world of resources available, professional experts play an influential role when a student decides to embark on the journey of international education.
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Personal branding helps students sell themselves to a prospective employer
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 19 (ANI): In a bid to boost students' confidence and increase their employability, the University of Portsmouth has started 'Brand Me' presentations for its Business & Law students.
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