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Circadian clocks have substantial impact on formation of fat cells
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Disruption of the circadian clocks that keep the body and its cells entrained to the 24-hour day-night cycle plays a critical role in weight gain, according to a pair of studies.
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Study: Krabbe disease causes degeneration of neurons directly
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a new study, the gene defect underlying Krabbe disease causes degeneration of neurons directly, independent of its effects on other cell types. The discovery represents a new mechanism of action for the mutant gene, presenting a more accurate pi
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Prehistoric podiatry: How dinosaurs carried such enormous burdens
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Scientists have cracked an enduring mystery, discovering how sauropod dinosaurs like Brontosaurus and Diplodocus supported their gigantic bodies on land.
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Research explores ways to stop painful chemo for kids
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): An ongoing research underway at The University of Queensland is focusing on stopping children undergoing chemotherapy from feeling pain and other debilitating side effects.
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Study: Heart attack/stroke, death risk can be lowered by dietary salt subs
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that dietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all causes and cardiovascular disease, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence.
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Potential benefits of re-purposed drug for motor neuron disease patients
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a recent study, a medication commonly used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has demonstrated promise as a potential new treatment for motor neuron disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Research: Dinosaurs take control in cold climates
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): A new study of ancient mass extinction suggests that ancient high latitudes, to which early dinosaurs were largely relegated, regularly froze over, and that the creatures adapted an apparent key to their later dominance.
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Study suggests bioengineered cornea might restore sight to the blind
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers and entrepreneurs developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig's skin, which resembles the human cornea.
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Cardi B shares her onion haircare routine with fans on social media
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): American rapper and songwriter Cardi B recently shared with the world her unorthodox haircare secret that she lathers her hair with boiled onion water.
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Stand-up comedian Teddy Ray passes away at 32
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Standup comedian Teddy Ray, who made some appearances on Wild 'n Out, How to Be Broke and Pause With Sam Jay and MTV comedy clip show Messyness passed away at the age of 32.
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'Beverly Hills, 90210' star, Denise Dowse passes away at 64 after battling
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Actor Denise Dowse, who portrayed Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley on Beverly Hills, 90210, Judge Rebecca Damsen on The Guardian and therapist Rhonda Pine on Insecure, passed away at the age of 64 after battling Meningitis.
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US: Man crashes burning vehicle into Capitol barricade, shoots himself
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): A man set his car on fire and drove into a US Capitol barricade late Saturday night, according to Fox News.
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