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Genetics combined with many years of schooling might cause Myopia: Researc
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In a new study, researchers uncovered five genetic variants that enhance the likelihood of becoming nearsighted as children grow older.
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Scientists unearth potential viral resistance mechanism
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Scientists have unearthed a secret that may explain why some people are able to resist viral infections, having screened the immune systems of women exposed to hepatitis C (HCV) through contaminated anti-D transfusions given over 40 years ago in Ireland.
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Airbus introduces new cabin configuration for A350 widebody jet
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to reports, the Netherlands-headquartered planemaker said it had announced a 10-abreast seating rows for its A350 variants, including the -900 and -1000, made possible by adding four inches of space to the cabin width by carving out the sidewalls.
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Researchers give new insights into genetic causes of high cholesterol
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): A new research led by geneticists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health in collaboration with several other organisations, including the University of Otago and the Samoan health research community, the discovery of a genetic variant that
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Research: New insights into genetic causes of high cholesterol
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) [US], October 21 (ANI): According to new research led by geneticists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health in collaboration with several other organisations, including the University of Otago and the Samoan health research community, the discovery
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New XBB Covid variant is immune evasive says WHO's Soumya Swaminathan
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI): With India reporting a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, World Health Organization Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Friday said that there were over 300 sub-variants and XBB being a recombinant virus is a matter of concern.
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Series of DNA variants linked to dyslexia identified during gene study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): For the first time scientists have pinpointed a large number of genes that are reliably associated with dyslexia. Around a third of the 42 genetic variants identified have been previously linked to general cognitive ability and educational attainment.
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Must follow COVID-appropriate behaviour, high-risk patients can get seriou
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): With India reporting a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, former Director of Delhi AIIMS, Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday urged the common people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour.
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Study provides insight into potential animal reservoir of SARS-CoV-2 omicr
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Researchers analyzed the structures of the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant and its receptor, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), to gain insight into the variant's potential animal reservoir.
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Mandaviya stresses on COVID Appropriate Behaviour amid emergence of new Om
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): With the emergence of new Omicron variant, the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stressed the need for community awareness for continued implementation of the COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), especially in view of the upcoming festival season.<
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Wearing masks, Covid-appropriate behaviour to continue in country: Officia
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): A meeting of Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya with the senior health officials regarding the emergence of Omicron's new sub-variants concluded with the decision to continue masks and COVID19-appropriate behaviour across the country, official sou
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Meeting between Mandaviya, senior health officials underway on Omicron new
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): A meeting between Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya along with senior health officials regarding the emergence of Omicron's new sub-variants is underway in the national capital on Tuesday, said sources.
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