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Gum infection may risk heart arrhythmia: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth. Now, researchers at Hiroshima University have found that it could be connected to even more severe problems elsewhere in the body -- the heart.
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Researchers find gum infection may be a risk factor for heart arrhythmia
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth. Now, researchers at Hiroshima University have found that it could be connected to even more severe problems elsewhere in the body -- the heart.
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New species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered Medakamo hakoo, whose DNA sequence didn't match any on record. This new species is the smallest known freshwater green al
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Shocking! Study finds most children in US use potentially toxic makeup pr
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
One should be careful while using beauty products. According to a recent study conducted by scientists at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Earthjustice, most youngsters in the United States use makeup that may contain carcinogens and other harmful substances.
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Afghanistan: Taliban orders ban on female students in university entrance
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
In the latest decree, the Taliban has banned female students from sitting in university entrance exams which are slated to take place next month, the Afghan news agency TOLOnews reported.
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MicroRNA affects inflammation in lupus disease: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A group of researchers from the Graduate School of Medicine at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered the impact of microRNA (miRNA) on inflammation in lupus in mice. They identified two miRNAs that are downregulated in the disease and an uncommon situation that occurs in which multiple
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Study suggests way to re-energise tired T cells when treating cancer
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center -- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC -- James) suggests a way to re-energize critical killer immune cells that have become exhausted when fighting cancer or chro
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Researchers find association between serotonin, heart valve disease
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a recent study led by scientists at the Department of Surgery at Columbia University in collaboration with the Pediatric Heart Valve Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the University of Pennsylvania, and the Valley Hospital Heart Institute, serotonin can affec
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Despite repeated warnings students screen BBC documentary at TISS campus
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A group of students known as the Progressive Students' Forum (PSF) organised the screening of the controversial BBC documentary, 'India: The Modi Question" inside the campus of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) despite warnings of 'strict action' issued by the administration.
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TISS issues another warning to students against screening of BBC documenta
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai on Saturday issued a second advisory for the Students' Union after reports surfaced that a group of students were again planning to screen the controversial documentary.
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Study: Plasma thrusters used on satellites could be much more powerful
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
It was believed that Hall thrusters, an efficient kind of electric propulsion widely used in orbit, need to be large to produce a lot of thrusts. Now, a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that smaller Hall thrusters can generate much more thrust, potentially making them candi
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Karnataka: Amit Shah holds roadshow with CM Bommai, Yediyurappa in Dharwad
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Amit Shah holds a roadshow with Karnataka CM, Yediyurappa in Dharwad during his day-long visit to election-bound state.
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