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Hansal Mehta unveils groovy title track of 'Lootere' by composer Achint Thakkar
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2024 11:57:47 PM IST
Makers of the upcoming thriller 'Lootere' on Monday dropped a groovy theme song, composed by Achint Thakkar. ... read..


Men have greater risk of fractures from falls than women: Study
Massachusetts | March 16, 2024 6:57:58 PM IST
A recent study titled "A meta-analysis of previous falls and subsequent fracture risk in cohort studies" found links between self-reported falls and increased fracture risk, as well as a slightly greater risk of fracture in men than in women. ... read..


Simple trick can improve accuracy of plant genetics research: Study
North Carolina | March 14, 2024 1:56:10 AM IST
Researchers have published a simple approach that increases the accuracy of techniques used to understand how environmental factors, such as temperature, impact gene activity in plants. ... read..


Climate policies that minimise motor vehicle emissions can benefit children's health, save money
New York | March 12, 2024 9:26:27 PM IST
A recent study suggests that efforts to limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from motor vehicles, along with investments in electric vehicles and public transit, would reduce air pollution and have a significant impact on children's health. They'd also sa ... read..


Study finds how key protein is linked to immune disorders
Sapporo | March 12, 2024 4:27:55 PM IST
A new study has identified a possible treatment target for immune-related illnesses like multiple sclerosis and asthma. ... read..


Research shows how altered protein folding drives multicellular evolution
Washington DC | March 10, 2024 2:26:40 PM IST
Researchers discovered a mechanism that drives the creation of multicellular life. They found that altered protein folding causes multicellular evolution. ... read..


Study reveals brain builds emotions regardless of the senses
Washington DC | March 10, 2024 2:26:35 PM IST
What role do our senses play in shaping our emotions? Does our brain and body react in the same manner when we hear a terrifying scream, see a strange shadow, or smell a nasty odor? And does listening to lively music or witnessing a bright landscape provi ... read..


Do you know obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth? Study finds
Toronto | March 9, 2024 3:26:46 PM IST
Obesity increases the risk of stillbirth as the pregnancy progresses to full term, according to a study. ... read..


Blood mutations enhance risk of acute kidney injury: Research
Washington DC | March 8, 2024 5:25:34 PM IST
A U.S.-Canadian study collaboration led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center found common, age-related blood changes as a risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI), which affects more than one in every five hospitalized persons worldwide. ... read..


Factors linked with age-related hearing loss differ between males, females: Study
Washington DC | March 7, 2024 3:26:09 PM IST
Certain factors associated with developing age-related hearing loss differ by gender, including weight, and hormone exposure, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Dong Woo Nam of Chungbuk National University Hospital in So ... read..


Consuming refined carbohydrates might be associated with perceived facial attractiveness: Study
Washington DC | March 7, 2024 2:25:37 PM IST
In a new study, individuals' levels of refined carbohydrate consumption were statistically connected to their facial attractiveness as evaluated by heterosexual volunteers of the opposite sex. ... read..


Research reveals older adults want to express themselves with emojis, they just don't understand how to
Washington DC | March 7, 2024 2:25:24 PM IST
A new study from the University of Ottawa sheds light on how different generations interpret the use of emojis in their communications, with older persons unclear how to use them as frequently as younger adults, despite recognizing their meaning. ... read..


People with essential tremor may have increased risk of dementia
Minneapolis | March 7, 2024 1:26:06 PM IST
According to research, people with essential tremor, a movement disease characterized by involuntary shaking, may be three times more likely to develop dementia than the general population. ... read..


Researchers find how obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth
Toronto | March 4, 2024 10:55:09 PM IST
According to a study, obesity raises the risk of stillbirth as a pregnancy approaches full term. ... read..


Researchers find how anti-cancer drug can improve symptoms after stroke
Barcelona | February 29, 2024 7:55:01 PM IST
An investigation conducted by the UAB's Institut de Neurociencies (INc-UAB) showed the advantages of vorinostat in animal models following a stroke. ... read..


Daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health: Study
Los Angeles | February 28, 2024 11:26:50 AM IST
A recent study has examined the impacts of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health and found that the impact is likely to be minor. ... read..


Butterflies mimic each other's flight patterns to evade predators: Study
Los Angeles | February 27, 2024 9:54:22 AM IST
Researchers have discovered that inedible butterfly species that replicate one other's colour patterns have developed similar flight habits to warn predators and avoid being eaten. ... read..


Vaping can enhance vulnerability to infection with SARS-CoV-2: Study
Los Angeles | February 27, 2024 9:54:20 AM IST
According to a study, vapers are susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 and continues to infect people all over the world. ... read..


Study reveals how innovative chemotherapy approach works against lung cancer
Arlington | February 27, 2024 12:25:36 AM IST
Lung cancer is not the most frequent type of cancer, but it is by far the most deadly. Despite therapies such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, only about a quarter of all persons with the disease will live more than five years following di ... read..


Researchers give insight into novel therapeutics developent for metastatic tumor advances
New York | February 27, 2024 12:25:27 AM IST
Researcher Paul Dent of Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology found that tumours that have metastasized to distant locations, such as the brain, are most often impossible to treat and cure, despite recent succ ... read..


Simple measurement may predict risk of worsening kidney disease: Study
Washington DC | February 26, 2024 11:26:18 PM IST
Aarhus University researchers discovered a simple way for predicting which people are most likely to develop chronic kidney disease rapidly. This could be a key step towards improved prevention and treatment. ... read..


Study finds relaxing words in sleep slows down cardiac activity
Washington DC | February 25, 2024 7:55:17 PM IST
Researchers from the GIGA - Centre of Research Cyclotron at the University of Liege shed new light on brain-heart interactions during sleep. ... read..


Researchers find self-monitoring improves physical activity of elderly who require care
Washington DC | February 24, 2024 11:56:05 PM IST
Self-monitoring of physical activity with an accelerometer and feedback is an effective method for improving physical activity in the elderly who need long-term care. ... read..


Air pollution linked to higher hospitalisations for heart, lung diseases
Washington DC | February 24, 2024 4:55:13 PM IST
Short and long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospitalisation for serious heart and lung problems, according to two major US studies published in The British Medical Journal. ... read..


Genes affect blood pressure from early childhood: Research
Washington DC | February 23, 2024 10:55:44 PM IST
Certain hypertension-related genes influence blood pressure from an early age and raise the risk of cardiovascular disease as you become older. However, there is something you can do about it. ... read..


Researchers find common anesthetic can improve social symptoms of depression
Los Angeles | February 23, 2024 10:55:30 AM IST
Well-being is crucial for everyone, especially when we are lonely or alone. Depression is a major issue for many individuals, and finding an effective treatment is critical. ... read..


Researchers create method to detect landslides and whether they pose tsunami hazard
Los Angeles | February 23, 2024 3:54:21 AM IST
Researchers have developed a method for remotely detecting massive landslides within minutes of their occurrence and determining whether they are near open water and pose a tsunami hazard. ... read..


Study reveals air pollution hides increases in rainfall
Washington DC | February 22, 2024 5:56:02 PM IST
We know that greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, should increase rainfall. The emissions warm the atmosphere, resulting in a one-two punch: warmer oceans make it easier for water to evaporate, and warmer air can store more water vapour, allo ... read..


New multicolor 3D printing technology is inspired by chameleons, says study
Los Angeles | February 20, 2024 1:54:21 PM IST
Researchers created a sustainable approach for 3D-printing various, dynamic colours from a single ink, inspired by chameleons' colour-changing abilities. ... read..


Researchers give more insight into detection of breast cancer
Florida | February 20, 2024 12:24:15 AM IST
Scientists have created a saliva test that screens for breast cancer and has shown encouraging results in preclinical testing. ... read..


Potassium depletion in soil threatens worldwide food yields: Research
Washington DC | February 19, 2024 10:24:24 PM IST
According to recent research by scientists from UCL, the University of Edinburgh, and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, potassium deficiency in agricultural soils poses a largely unknown but potentially serious threat to world food security if al ... read..


Do you know rare fat molecule helps drive cell death? Study finds
Los Angeles | February 19, 2024 12:23:09 AM IST
Researchers discovered that a rare type of lipid is essential in ferroptosis, a type of cell death pioneered by Columbia researcher Brent Stockwell. ... read..


Study suggests school uniform policies related to students doing less exercises
Washington DC | February 18, 2024 8:24:50 PM IST
New research suggests that school uniform requirements may inhibit young people, particularly primary school-aged girls, from engaging in physical activity. ... read..


Study shows how parents might prevent development of ADHD symptoms
Ontario | February 18, 2024 4:23:38 PM IST
A new study suggested that parents of young children with an energetic or exuberant disposition can change their parenting style to help limit their child's possible development of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ... read..


Researchers find antibiotics that circumvent bacterial resistance
Los Angeles | February 18, 2024 4:23:33 PM IST
Researchers have developed an antibiotic that could provide a new tool in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria and the illnesses they cause. ... read..


Study gives insight into significance of genetic sequencing to diagnosis of growth disorders
Sao Paulo | February 17, 2024 11:54:20 PM IST
Brazilian researchers described the case of a nine-year-old boy admitted to the hospital with multiple symptoms and overlapping conditions that made diagnosis difficult, including short stature, thin tooth enamel (dental enamel hypoplasia), moderate menta ... read..


Great apes tease each other just like humans do: Study
Los Angeles | February 17, 2024 11:24:36 AM IST
Cognitive biologists and primatologists have observed playful teasing in four species of great apes. ... read..


Does physical activity alleviate pain in cancer survivors?
Washington DC | February 17, 2024 10:24:20 AM IST
People who have had cancer commonly experience prolonged pain, but a new study suggests that being physically active may help to minimize its severity. ... read..


Pregnancy complications can have long-term impact on child's health: Study
Los Angeles | February 17, 2024 10:24:11 AM IST
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes (GDM) are two of the most common pregnancy complications. Both raise the risk of cardiovascular disease in the future for pregnant individuals. ... read..


Rare fat molecule helps drive cell death: Study
Los Angeles | February 16, 2024 3:54:29 PM IST
Researchers revealed that a rare sort of lipid plays a vital role in ferroptosis, a type of cell death described by Columbia professor Brent Stockwell. ... read..


Research reveals brain processes speech, its echo separately
Washington DC | February 16, 2024 2:54:40 PM IST
Echoes can make speech difficult to understand, and getting rid of echoes in an audio recording is a very difficult engineering task. According to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Jiaxin Gao of Zhejiang University in China and ... read..


Study reveals how protein-rich breakfast can increase satiety, improve concentration
Aarhus | February 16, 2024 12:24:22 AM IST
A new Danish study investigated the relationship between diet and cognitive function, and the findings show that a protein-rich breakfast can boost satiety and concentration. ... read..


Study reveals proteins guide electrons to right place
Washington DC | February 15, 2024 6:23:54 PM IST
Cells require energy to function. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg can now explain how energy travels through the cell by minute atomic movements to its target in the protein. Imitating the structural changes of the proteins may lead to more ef ... read..


Language, culture can influence how our brain processes emotional faces: Research
Washington DC | February 15, 2024 6:23:42 PM IST
Understanding body language is an important aspect of communication. Humans are frequently considered to be able to perceive other people's emotions innately, but there is rising evidence that this ability is impacted by people's culturally shared knowled ... read..


Researchers find four species of apes playfully tease each other
Los Angeles | February 14, 2024 7:24:44 PM IST
Cognitive biologists and primatologists have documented playful teasing in four species of great apes. ... read..


Researchers find new tool to revolutionize CRISPR gene editing
Los Angeles | February 13, 2024 1:24:37 PM IST
CRISPR/Cas systems have advanced tremendously during the last decade. These precise genome editing technologies have numerous uses, spanning from transgenic crop production to gene therapy and beyond. ... read..


Study finds how new type of cell therapy help ARDS patients
Los Angeles | February 11, 2024 11:54:32 PM IST
A novel form of cell therapy may help patients who are critically ill with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) brought on by severe COVID-19, according to a study. ... read..


Study reveals how new breast imaging tech transforms cancer diagnosis
Illinois | February 11, 2024 7:54:22 PM IST
A new breast imaging technique detects cancer with high sensitivity while significantly lowering the likelihood of false-positive results, according to a study published today in Radiology: Imaging Cancer, a journal of the Radiological Society of North Am ... read..


Study identifies nematode species that protect crops without pesticides
Los Angeles | February 11, 2024 6:53:53 PM IST
Researchers have identified a microscopic worm species that infects and kills insects. ... read..


Study finds temperature can influence microbial competition in rivers
Los Angeles | February 11, 2024 6:53:42 PM IST
Wastewater-derived antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) can penetrate and initially join natural biofilms after being injected into a river, a study said. Although, they may not last long, researchers reported this week in mSphere. ... read..


Researchers explain why blueberries are blue in colour
Washington DC | February 10, 2024 7:23:45 PM IST
Researchers at the University of Bristol shared that blueberries' blue colour is created by small external structures in their wax coatings. ... read..


Study finds body temperature is linked to depression
Washington DC | February 10, 2024 7:23:42 PM IST
A study from UC San Francisco revealed that individuals with depression may benefit from lowering their body temperatures, as they tend to be higher. ... read..


Researchers discover genetic malfunction that causes rare lung disease
New York | February 10, 2024 12:23:30 AM 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, whe ... read..


Researchers explain the blue color of blueberries
Los Angeles | February 9, 2024 12:23:45 AM IST
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that blueberries' blue colour comes from tiny exterior structures in their wax coating. ... read..


Study finds nematode species that protect crops without pesticides
Los Angeles | February 8, 2024 10:24:12 PM IST
Researchers have identified a microscopic worm species that infects and kills insects. ... read..


Walking home at night is not same for women: Study
Los Angeles | February 8, 2024 10:24:11 PM IST
A study has found how different the experience of walking home at night is for women and men. ... read..


Study finds how lung cancer captures immune cell metabolism for its own growth
La Jolla (California) | February 8, 2024 3:24:06 PM IST
Lung adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for the majority of cancer-related fatalities in the US. There are various causes of lung adenocarcinoma, one of which is a mutation in a protein known as EGFR. Non-mutant EGFR stimula ... read..


Study shows how brain's internal compass guides the body
Washington DC | February 8, 2024 2:23:52 PM IST
Our sense of direction is essential for navigating the world around us. It serves as the brain's internal compass, guiding us in the right direction and, more significantly, prompting us to reverse course when we're going the wrong way. ... read..


Researchers explain why blueberries are blue
Washington DC | February 8, 2024 1:24:11 PM IST
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that blueberries' blue hue is caused by tiny exterior structures in their wax coating. ... read..


Temperature can influence microbial competition in rivers: Study
Los Angeles | February 8, 2024 12:23:51 AM IST
Although they might not remain for very long, wastewater-derived antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) can wind up in naturally occurring biofilms in rivers. Researchers reported this week in mSphere that ARGs penetrate and initially join natural biofilms ... read..


Odors might prompt certain brain cells to make decisions: Research
Washington DC | February 7, 2024 3:23:41 PM IST
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus revealed that smells trigger certain brain cells, which may play a role in quick 'go, no-go' decision making. ... read..


Researchers give more insight into bone diseases
Tokyo | February 6, 2024 11:23:38 PM IST
Diseases affecting the bones and joints are becoming more widespread in today's elderly populations. For example, in Japan alone, approximately 12 million people suffer from osteoporosis, a disorder that significantly weakens and fragilizes bones. Underst ... read..


Study reveals fatty acids hold clue to creating memories
Washington DC | February 6, 2024 3:24:01 PM IST
Studies conducted by scientists at the University of Queensland revealed the critical function of saturated fatty acids in the brain's memory consolidation process. ... read..


New weight loss medication helps lower blood pressure in adults with obesity: Study
Dallas (Texas) | February 6, 2024 12:23:20 AM IST
According to new research, nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the new weight loss medication tirzepatide for about eight months saw a significant reduction in their systolic blood pressure--the top number in a blood pressure reading. ... read..


Researchers find how CT scan effective to assess people with chest pain
Washington | February 4, 2024 11:52:52 PM IST
Previous studies found that fewer than 40 per cent of patients with stable chest pain who underwent invasive coronary angiography had obstructive coronary artery disease. Recent randomized clinical trials have shown that evaluating these patients first wi ... read..


Study sheds light on how genetics affect need for surgery in patients with thumb osteoarthritis
New Jersey | February 4, 2024 10:54:23 PM IST
Rhizarthrosis, commonly known as trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, is a kind of osteoarthritis of the thumb. Splints and surgery are among the treatment possibilities. Researchers observed a lot of genetic differences between individuals with rhizarthros ... read..


Gene therapy may slow progression of a life-threatening cardiac ailment: Study
Washington DC | February 4, 2024 7:53:46 PM IST
A new study in mice suggests that replacing a dysfunctional gene may improve survival in some people with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a rare inherited disorder in which the heart's muscular walls gradually weaken, putting patie ... read..


Tomato juice has antibacterial properties that can destroy salmonella: Study
Washington DC | February 4, 2024 12:23:43 AM IST
A study published in Microbiology Spectrum, an American Society for Microbiology magazine, found that tomato juice helps eliminate Salmonella Typhi and other bacteria that might harm digestive and urinary tract health. ... read..


Gene-editing provides hope for patients with inherited disorders: Study
Los Angeles | February 2, 2024 3:25:24 PM IST
According to the primary researcher, a single treatment of a breakthrough gene-editing therapy has altered the life of a group of patients suffering from a hereditary illness. ... read..


Study suggests how cognitive behavioral therapy changes brain activity in children with anxiety
Washington | February 2, 2024 2:24:05 AM IST
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health discovered overactivation in multiple brain regions, including the frontal and parietal lobes and the amygdala, in unmedicated children with anxiety disorders. They also demonstrated that cognitive behavior ... read..


Plant receptors that regulate growth, immunity have common origin: Study
Saitama Prefecture | February 1, 2024 6:24:39 PM IST
Plants are constantly developing new immunological receptors to combat ever-changing diseases. Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) have traced the genesis and evolution of plant immune receptors. Their research will mak ... read..


Unexplained weight loss in older people is linked with increased risk of fractures: Study
Los Angeles | February 1, 2024 4:24:50 PM IST
Unexplained rapid weight loss in elderly persons may indicate an underlying condition and be associated with an increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis. ... read..


Researchers find brain changes behind pain sensitivity affect older women more
Columbus | January 31, 2024 11:53:30 PM IST
A new study discovered that the brain mechanism that allows us to regulate our own pain changes with age, and that gender-based disparities in those changes may cause females to be more sensitive to mild pain than males as they age. ... read..


Gene therapy may delay progression of a life-threatening heart condition: Study
Washington DC | January 31, 2024 9:54:14 PM IST
A new study in mice suggests that replacing a dysfunctional gene may extend survival in some people with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a rare inherited disorder in which the muscular walls of the heart gradually weaken, putting p ... read..


Tomatoes of tomorrow: Israeli innovation cuts water usage without yield compromise
Middle East | January 31, 2024 7:52:54 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 31 (ANI/TPS): Israeli researchers have successfully utilised genetic editing technology to cultivate tomato varieties that consume less water as they grow without compromising on yield. ... read..


Study discovers resin element effective against coronaviruses, reduces infectivity on plastic surfaces
Washington DC | January 30, 2024 10:53:30 PM IST
Researchers are actively creating anti-viral surfaces to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. ... read..


Rising sea levels may lead to more methane emitted from wetlands: Research
Washington DC | January 29, 2024 11:54:09 PM IST
Global warming is causing sea levels to rise, which is altering ecosystems. Scientists assumed that the tidal wetlands present in estuaries could create less methane, a strong greenhouse gas because the increased influx of seawater renders these habitats ... read..


Research shows how obesity dismantles our mitochondria
Washington DC | January 29, 2024 11:53:39 PM IST
Since 1975, the number of obese people has nearly tripled, creating a global epidemic. While lifestyle variables such as nutrition and exercise contribute to the development and progression of obesity, scientists have shown that obesity is also linked to ... read..


Study suggests unintended weight loss is warning to see doctor
Boston | January 28, 2024 3:53:23 PM IST
According to a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute study, unintended weight reduction raises the likelihood of receiving a cancer diagnosis during the next year. ... read..


Poor sleep quality, insomnia linked to consuming energy drinks among students: Study
Washington DC | January 28, 2024 2:52:50 PM IST
A Norwegian study that was published in the open-access journal BMJ Open found that college students who drink energy drinks have insomnia and poor sleep quality. ... read..


Study finds novel therapeutic method for cytokine storm
Tokyo | January 28, 2024 2:52:43 PM IST
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a new therapy technique for cytokine storm, a devastating inflammatory disease caused by an infection or severe burn. ... read..


Hypertension guidelines do not include potassium-enriched salt: Study
New South Wales | January 26, 2024 8:23:01 AM IST
An international panel of experts published a suggestion in the scientific journal Hypertension published by the American Heart Association, calling for the inclusion of low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension therapy guidelines. ... read..


Research explores secrets of lipid synthesis inside cells
Los Angeles | January 25, 2024 12:22:38 AM IST
South Korean researchers at the IBS Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (IBS CMSD) have made a useful discovery concerning cellular microscopy. ... read..


Climate change may reduce butterflies' spots: Study
Washington DC | January 21, 2024 4:55:45 PM IST
According to new research, female Meadow Brown butterflies have less spots when they grow up in warmer environments, so climate change may reduce their spottiness. ... read..


Study identifies methods to eliminate impurities from boron nitride nanotubes
Los Angeles | January 21, 2024 4:55:37 PM IST
Rice University researchers have developed a new method for producing high-purity boron nitride nanotubes. These hollow cylindrical structures can withstand temperatures up to 900 degrees Celsius (~1652 Fahrenheit) and are stronger than steel by weight. ... read..


Study reveals why family businesses have more women leaders
Washington DC | January 20, 2024 7:55:38 PM IST
Family firms account for more than 70 per cent of the global GDP, and poll statistics reveal that they are significantly more accepting of female leadership: up to 55 per cent have at least one woman on their board, and 70% are considering a woman as thei ... read..


Ice age may help predict oceans' response to global warming: Study
Washington DC | January 20, 2024 7:55:36 PM IST
A team of scientists led by a Tulane University oceanographer discovered that deposits deep beneath the ocean floor provide a means to estimate ocean oxygen levels and their relationship to carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere during the last ice age, ... read..


Machine learning method speeds up discovery of green energy materials: Research
Fukuoka | January 18, 2024 8:54:05 PM IST
Researchers have created a framework that employs machine learning to accelerate the discovery of materials for green energy technologies. Using the novel technique, they identified and successfully synthesised two new candidate materials for application ... read..


Butterflies might lose spots as climate warms: Research
Washington DC | January 18, 2024 6:54:59 PM IST
According to new research, female Meadow Brown butterflies have less spots when they grow up in warmer conditions, thus climate change may reduce their spottiness. ... read..


Study finds ways to remove contaminants from boron nitride nanotubes
Los Angeles | January 17, 2024 3:22:42 AM IST
Very strong, light materials that can survive extremely high temperatures could pave the way for next-generation spacecraft, improve existing gadgets, and enable the creation of novel biomedical imaging or hydrogen storage applications, among other things ... read..


Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration: Study
Washington DC | January 16, 2024 2:24:43 PM IST
A new analysis of U.S. Forest Service data shows that climate change is changing forests differently across the country. With increasing temperatures, intensifying droughts, wildfires, and disease outbreaks wreaking havoc on trees, researchers warn that f ... read..


New study on water molecules contradicts textbook models
Los Angeles | January 15, 2024 8:53:42 PM IST
A team of researchers discovered that water molecules on the top of salt water are organised differently than previously assumed. ... read..


Study explores origins of life using ancient hot springs
Los Angeles | January 14, 2024 11:53:51 PM IST
Researchers use historic hot springs to investigate the beginnings of life on Earth. ... read..


Study finds how loss of cells in pancreas in elderly cause age-related diabetes
Tokyo | January 14, 2024 11:53:24 PM IST
Researchers have looked into the disappearance of pancreatic islet cells in people who have never suffered pancreatitis. They determined that the loss of insulin-producing beta cells was the primary cause of islet cell loss in the elderly after finding no ... read..


Study reveals bariatric surgery slow cognitive decline for people with obesity
Michigan | January 13, 2024 11:57:33 PM IST
Within the next ten years, obesity--which has been connected to dementia and cognitive decline--is predicted to impact up to half of the population in the US. ... read..


Researchers give more insight into significance of sleep, intricacy of brain
Los Angeles | January 13, 2024 11:57:09 PM IST
A group of academics from the arts and sciences came up with a theory that may account for the complexity of the brain as well as the importance of sleep. ... read..


Study finds function of little-understood synapse in brain
Washington DC | January 12, 2024 9:52:02 PM IST
Researchers revealed the function of a little-known junction between cells in the brain, which could have important treatment implications for conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis to Alzheimer's disease to glioma, a type of brain cancer. ... read..


Study gives new insights into fungal infections
Washington DC | January 12, 2024 8:51:22 PM IST
Global fungal infections, which afflict one billion people and cause 1.5 million deaths each year, are on the rise as a result of the growing number of medicinal therapies that increase susceptibility. ... read..


Watching people visibly dislike veggies may cause onlookers to dislike them too: Study
Washington DC | January 11, 2024 5:52:48 PM IST
Humans learn which behaviours pay off and which don't by observing others. Based on this, we can make decisions about how to act or eat. People may consult one another to determine what and how much to eat. This is known as social modelling and is one of ... read..


Researchers use various technologies to characterize rare form of leukemia
Tokyo | January 9, 2024 11:53:17 PM IST
Leukaemia is a popular term used to describe a type of blood cancer. However, leukaemia is classified into distinct categories based on the type of cell involved. Myeloid/natural killer (NK) cell precursor acute leukaemia (MNKPL) is a distinct form. ... read..


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