Researchers reveal therapeutic strategy to kill cancer cell |
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Washington | February 12, 2023 7:33:03 PM IST |
Gene mutations are the cause of cancer. Tumor suppressors and oncogenes are the two main groups of these altered genes in cancer. Mutations in oncogenes can drive cell proliferation, pushing the gas pedal all the way to the floor, whereas mutations in tum ... read.. |
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Research reveals thermal instability of solar cells |
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Washington | February 12, 2023 3:04:30 PM IST |
A new type of solar technology has seemed promising in recent years. Halide perovskite solar cells are both high-performing and low-cost for producing electrical energy - two necessary ingredients for any successful solar technology of the future. But new ... read.. |
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Research sheds light on therapeutic strategy to kill cancer cells |
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Washington | February 11, 2023 4:02:54 PM IST |
Cancer is a disease driven by gene mutations. These mutated genes in cancer fall into two major categories: tumour suppressors and oncogenes. Mutations in tumour suppressor genes can allow tumours to grow unchecked - a case of no brakes - while mutations ... read.. |
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Extracts from two wild plants restrain Covid-19 virus: Study |
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Atlanta | February 10, 2023 11:32:45 PM IST |
An Emory University study discovered that extracts from two common wild plants decrease the capacity of the virus that causes Covid-19 to infect live cells. The findings were published in Scientific Reports as the first large screening of botanical extrac ... read.. |
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New study in abiotic peptide chain tries to explain the origin of life |
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Washington | February 10, 2023 11:03:48 PM IST |
The origin of life is still the biggest mystery of mankind. One of the prerequisites for the emergence of life is the abiotic - not by living beings caused chemical - production and polymerization of amino acids, the building blocks of life. "Two scenario ... read.. |
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1 Indian firm paying Rs 8.2 cr for email-driven cyber attack |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST |
Indian organisations are among the most likely to be hit with a successful email attack, and those affected faced an average potential cost of over $1 million (approx Rs 8.2 crore) for their most expensive attack, a new report said on Thursday. ... read.. |
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New research suggests drought accelerated collapse of Hittite Empire |
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New York | February 9, 2023 12:03:37 PM IST |
The collapse of the Hittite Empire in the Late Bronze Age has been blamed on various factors, from war with other territories to internal strife. Now, a Cornell University team has used tree ring and isotope records to pinpoint a more likely culprit: thre ... read.. |
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Check out how artificial sweetener becomes wastewater tracer |
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Vienna | February 8, 2023 9:34:14 PM IST |
Acesulfame is a sugar substitute found in sugar-free beverages and meals. Because it cannot be metabolised in the human body, the sweetener is excreted in wastewater and remains essentially intact even in sewage treatment plants. ... read.. |
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AI enhances lung nodules detection on chest x-rays: Study |
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Washington | February 7, 2023 11:03:27 PM IST |
Researchers discovered that artificial intelligence (AI)-based software significantly improved the detection of lung nodules on chest X-rays in a groundbreaking, randomised controlled study. The study's findings were published in Radiology, a journal publ ... read.. |
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Here's why microbes in the deep ocean live without sunlight |
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Melbourne | February 7, 2023 1:33:49 PM IST |
It has always been a mystery of how bacteria develop in the deepest areas of the water without sunshine. A new study published in the journal Nature Microbiology by Monash University researchers indicates that chemosynthesis (growth utilising inorganic su ... read.. |
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Study reveals antibody therapy for treating liver disease |
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Solna | February 6, 2023 10:32:20 PM IST |
There is presently no medication available to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which affects many patients with type 2 diabetes and can lead to other serious liver illnesses. A therapeutic candidate for the treatment of fatty liver has been identi ... read.. |
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Soil tainted by air pollution releases carbon: Research |
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Washington | February 5, 2023 11:33:15 PM IST |
According to New UC Riverside research, nitrogen released by gas-powered machines causes dry soil to let go of carbon and release it back into the atmosphere, where it can contribute to climate change. ... read.. |
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Read how mating causes 'jet lag' in female fruit flies |
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Washington | February 5, 2023 11:32:56 PM IST |
An innovative technique from Cornell University researchers discovered that seminal fluid protein which is transferred from male to female fruit flies during mating changes the expression of genes related to the fly's circadian clock. ... read.. |
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New technology might help inform brain stimulation: Research |
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Washington | February 5, 2023 5:32:44 AM IST |
Deep brain stimulation (DBS), a type of brain stimulation, is an effective treatment for neurological and psychiatric problems. Although it has helped patients with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and addiction for more than ten years, the underlying neural mec ... read.. |
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Research: Brain health can decline due to poor oral health |
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Dallas | February 4, 2023 4:34:39 PM IST |
Taking care of your teeth and gums may have benefits beyond oral health, such as increasing brain function, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023. ... read.. |
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New study sheds light on how 'Earth's thermostat' regulates climate |
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Washington | February 4, 2023 7:03:23 AM IST |
Weathering is the process by which rocks, rain, and carbon dioxide help govern the Earth's climate over thousands of years, much like a thermostat. A new study performed by Penn State scientists could help us better understand how this thermostat reacts t ... read.. |
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Molecular machines might treat fungal infections: Study |
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Washington | February 4, 2023 4:32:17 AM IST |
Thanks to nanoscale drills activated by visible light, the stubborn athlete's foot infection that an estimated 70% of people experience at some point in their lives may become much easier to treat. ... read.. |
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New cancer treatment inspired by latte foam, gummy bears |
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Iowa | February 3, 2023 10:32:47 AM IST |
Researchers at the University of Iowa are developing novel, biocompatible materials that could enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. These materials were inspired by the foam on top of lattes, as well as g ... read.. |
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Research finds soil tainted by air pollution releases carbon |
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Washington | February 1, 2023 9:33:16 PM IST |
New UC Riverside research suggests nitrogen released by gas-powered machines causes dry soil to let go of carbon and release it back into the atmosphere, where it can contribute to climate change, suggests the findings of UC Riverside's new research. ... read.. |
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George Kurian-run Cloud firm NetApp to lay off 8% of workforce |
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San Francisco | Wednesday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST |
Indian-origin George Kurian-run Cloud software company NetApp on Tuesday announced it is laying off 8 per cent of its workforce globally, citing "macroeconomic challenges and the reduced spending environment" in the market. ... read.. |
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Stability of perovskite solar cells reaches next milestone |
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Berlin | January 30, 2023 3:32:59 AM IST |
The halide perovskite material class is a major opportunity for even greater solar electricity at much lower costs. The materials are very inexpensive, can be manufactured into thin films with little energy input, and already attain much greater efficienc ... read.. |
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Industrial waste can be repurposed into profit, suggest study |
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Washington | January 30, 2023 12:01:51 AM IST |
Scientists have taken the first step at estimating the best large-scale uses for food processing waste, first analyzing its contents and, based on those findings, proposing production opportunities ranging from sustainable fuels, biogas and electricity to ... read.. |
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High fat diet reduce brain's ability to regulate food intake |
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Washington | January 29, 2023 9:04:34 PM IST |
Regularly eating a high fat/calorie diet could reduce the brain's ability to regulate calorie intake. New research in rats found that after short periods of being fed a high fat/high calorie diet, the brain adapts to react to what is being ingested and re ... read.. |
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New species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium |
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Washington | January 29, 2023 9:04:26 PM 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 t ... read.. |
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Link found between multiple sclerosis lesions, depression: Research |
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Boston | January 29, 2023 12:02:51 AM IST |
There seems to be a link between two serious medical disorders. Globally, millions of individuals suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that attacks the body's central nervous system, while hundreds of millions of people suffer from depression, ... read.. |
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Study reveal new way to find stress in complex fluids |
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Indiana | January 28, 2023 11:02:37 PM IST |
Researchers studying fluid dynamics employ a variety of methods to examine turbulent flows, such as ocean currents or the turbulent atmosphere of other planets. The research team led by Arezoo Adrekani has found that a mathematical tool utilised in these ... read.. |
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Study proposes profitable ways to repurpose industrial waste |
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Washington | January 28, 2023 8:03:04 PM IST |
Scientists have taken the first step at estimating the best large-scale uses for food processing waste, first analyzing its contents and, based on those findings, proposing production opportunities ranging from sustainable fuels, biogas and electricity to ... read.. |
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Study: Plasma thrusters used on satellites could be much more powerful |
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Washington | January 28, 2023 8:03:01 PM 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 ... read.. |
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Starry tail tells tale of dwarf galaxy evolution: Research |
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Washington | January 28, 2023 7:32:24 PM IST |
A giant diffuse tail of stars has been discovered emanating from a large, faint dwarf galaxy. A tail indicates that the galaxy has experienced recent interaction with another galaxy. This is an important clue for understanding how so-called "ultra-diffuse ... read.. |
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AI technology creates new proteins from scratch: Research |
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Washington | January 27, 2023 7:01:56 PM IST |
Scientists have developed an AI system capable of creating artificial enzymes from scratch. In laboratory experiments, some of these enzymes worked as well as those found in nature, even though their artificially created amino acid sequences differed wide ... read.. |
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Neuronal molecule makes prostate cancer more aggressive: Research |
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Washington | January 27, 2023 4:01:47 PM IST |
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. Now, researchers have discovered critical molecular players that drive prostate cancer to progress into a highly aggressive form of neuroendo ... read.. |
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Reviews explore impacts of Amazon deforestation |
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Washington | January 27, 2023 3:04:03 AM IST |
Researchers emphasize the quick and dramatic changes occurring in the Amazon as a result of growing human activities in two distinct reviews. They examine what is known about the drivers and consequences of the region's continuous deforestation and landsc ... read.. |
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Study: Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term |
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Washington | January 26, 2023 8:02:10 PM IST |
Adults who suffered any head injury during a 30-year study period had two times the rate of mortality than those who did not have any head injury, and mortality rates among those with moderate or severe head injuries were nearly three times higher, accord ... read.. |
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