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Y-chromosome impacts hereditary of digestive issues
California | November 25, 2023 10:52:02 PM IST
A study suggests that the Y chromosome may impact the genetic basis of digestive diseases. The Y chromosome is responsible for important biological roles such as sex determination and male fertility. ... read..


Alzheimer's disease is linked to hidden abdominal fat in middle age
Illinois | November 25, 2023 8:48:50 PM IST
According to a study that will be presented next week at the annual conference of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the development of Alzheimer's disease is connected with higher levels of visceral abdominal fat in midlife. ... read..


Study sheds light on antibiotic resistance, fitness landscapes
New Mexico | November 25, 2023 12:24:45 AM IST
According to a recent study published in Science, E. coli bacteria may be significantly more capable of acquiring antibiotic resistance than scientists previously assumed. ... read..


Research reveals how plants determine where light is coming from
Washington DC | November 24, 2023 2:48:08 PM IST
Plants lack visual organs, so how do they know where light comes from? In an original study combining expertise in biology and engineering, the team led by Prof Christian Fankhauser at UNIL, in collaboration with colleagues at EPFL, discovered that a ligh ... read..


Can sound therapy help with long-term concussion symptoms?
California | November 22, 2023 11:23:12 PM IST
According to new research, acoustic brain stimulation may alleviate chronic symptoms in people who have had mild traumatic brain injuries in the past. ... read..


Our sense of taste helps us pace our eating: Study
California | November 22, 2023 11:22:37 PM IST
It has been generally held that when you eagerly dig into a long-awaited dinner, signals from your stomach to your brain keep you from eating so much you'll regret it. A team of scientists at UC San Francisco recently decided to test the theory and the pi ... read..


Researchers develop tool to identify, treat pathological social withdrawal
Tokyo | November 22, 2023 10:17:56 PM IST
Researchers have created a new method to assist physicians and researchers in assessing patients for pathological social withdrawal, often known as Hikikomori. ... read..


Temperature extremes influence distribution of species: Study
Montreal | November 22, 2023 10:17:52 PM IST
As the planet warms, animal and plant species worldwide will face new, potentially unpredictable living conditions, potentially altering ecosystems in unprecedented ways. ... read..


Research shows emotions stirred by music create powerful memories
California | November 21, 2023 11:48:11 PM IST
Time is a continuous stream, yet our memories are separated into distinct episodes, each of which becomes part of our particular narrative. The role of emotions in memory formation is a puzzle that science has only lately begun to explore. UCLA scientists ... read..


Warming, deep-sea mining cause stress in midwater animals
Texas | November 21, 2023 11:48:07 PM IST
One of the largest animal groups on the planet, the deep sea, is still mostly unknown to us. However, it already faces an increasing number of environmental stresses brought on by humans. ... read..


Improved air quality could increase sunlight accessible to plants, enhance carbon sequestration: Study
Washington, DC | November 21, 2023 11:48:05 PM IST
Air quality would improve if pollution from aerosol particles were reduced. It may also improve plants' ability to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and alleviate climate change by increasing the quantity of sunlight available to them. ... read..


Density is important for battery material performance: Study
Washington DC | November 21, 2023 10:48:10 PM IST
Zinc, which is inexpensive, abundant, and ecologically friendly, could be the answer to better batteries, but there's a huge issue. ... read..


Feeding raw meat to dogs raises risk of antibiotic-resistant E.coli: Study
Washington DC | November 21, 2023 5:52:11 PM IST
Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered that feeding dogs raw (uncooked) meat doubles their chance of excreting E. coli that cannot be destroyed by ciprofloxacin, a frequently used antibiotic. ... read..


New treatment helps to restore sense of smell in patients with long Covid: Study
Illinois | November 20, 2023 8:48:14 PM IST
Researchers may be able to restore the sense of smell in people who have suffered from long-COVID via an image-guided minimally invasive approach, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). ... read..


Bear genes exhibit circadian rhythms even when hibernating
Washington | November 19, 2023 10:52:46 PM IST
A genetic study found that grizzly bears' internal clocks continue to tick during hibernation. This tenacity highlights the significance of circadian cycles in the metabolism of many organisms, including humans. ... read..


Fishing chimps found to enjoy termites as a seasonal delicacy
California | November 19, 2023 10:52:44 PM IST
The discovery that chimps utilise tools to collect termites altered our knowledge of their abilities; yet, essential context is still required to better understand termite fishing and chimp minds. ... read..


Ribosomes help to recognise RNA crosslinking damage: Study
Los Angeles | November 19, 2023 9:49:10 PM IST
According to a study, ribosomes can act as a sensor for crosslinking damage. Ribosomes are made of RNA and protein, and are responsible for protein synthesis in cells. Ribosomes read the messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and translate it into a string of amin ... read..


New method to identify keystone microbial species
Massachusetts | November 19, 2023 8:52:29 PM IST
Keystone species, which are thought to exist in low abundance in microbial communities, are thought to have a disproportionate impact on community stability. It can be difficult to identify these keystone species, especially in the human gut, because syst ... read..


Reduced hippocampal size linked to cognitive deterioration: Study
Minneapolis (Minnesota) | November 19, 2023 7:48:06 PM IST
A study found that smaller hippocampal volume was associated with poorer performance on fluid cognitive functioning. ... read..


Children's brains are altered by the time they spent on electronic devices
Washington DC | November 19, 2023 7:47:58 PM IST
According to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, time spent watching television or playing computer games has significant and long-term implications on children's brain function, which, while exhibiting some negative effects, also shows some fa ... read..


Medication significantly decreases TB growth, find scientists
Washington DC | November 19, 2023 7:47:52 PM IST
A promising new cancer treatment looks to be especially successful against tuberculosis (TB), one of the world's most fatal infectious diseases. ... read..


Study reveals that air purifiers don't stop you from getting sick
Washington DC | November 19, 2023 6:48:25 PM IST
Air filtration systems do not lower the risk of catching viral infections, per recent research from the University of East Anglia. ... read..


Macrophage ageing is triggered by cancer stem cells: Study
Washington DC | November 18, 2023 11:49:41 PM IST
Mice with healthy immune systems are exposed to cancer stem cells, which cause macrophage ageing and tumour growth. ... read..


Researchers give more insight into how brain creates conscious perception
Washington | November 18, 2023 6:49:57 PM IST
A new study on visual masking gave more insights and suggests how conscious perception is created in the brain. ... read..


Social media helping to protect biodiversity: Study
California | November 18, 2023 1:51:05 AM IST
Nature photographers using social media to post their work are helping enhance biodiversity conservation mapping in South Asia and the concept has the potential to spread globally, according to a study. ... read..


Heat-tolerant coral may trade fast development for resilience: Study
California | November 17, 2023 11:50:35 PM IST
Algae living within coral soft tissue provide much of the energy required by their hosts, and some symbiotic algae enable corals to withstand warmer water better than others. ... read..


Study finds new approach for identifying keystone microbial species
Massachusetts | November 17, 2023 10:51:43 PM IST
Microbial communities are hypothesised to contain keystone species, which can have a disproportionate impact on community stability even if they are present in low abundances. Identifying these keystone species can be difficult, especially in the human gu ... read..


Fishing chimpanzees found to like termites as a seasonal delicacy
California | November 17, 2023 6:51:49 PM IST
The finding that chimps use tools to catch termites transformed our understanding of their talents -- but we still need critical context to better comprehend termite fishing and chimp minds. ... read..


Study gives more insight into understanding cancer risk in gene therapies
York | November 16, 2023 11:47:07 PM IST
Researchers have shown promising results about the potential of gene therapy to heal genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease, and the findings of this study, published in Nature Medicine, offer vital new insights into processes that occur in the bod ... read..


Even during hibernation, bear genes exhibit circadian rhythms
Washington | November 16, 2023 7:46:20 PM IST
According to a genetic study, grizzly bears' internal clocks appear to keep ticking during hibernation. This persistence emphasises the importance of circadian cycles in the metabolism of many species, including humans. ... read..


Smaller hippocampus associated with cognitive decline: Study
Minneapolis (Minnesota) | November 16, 2023 2:47:35 PM IST
With new medications that can target the amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, which are an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease, new methods for determining whether memory loss and thinking issues are caused by Alzheimer's disease or another neurodegenerati ... read..


Scientists solve physics riddle by observing Kondo effect
Los Angeles | November 15, 2023 11:47:31 PM IST
A group of scientists has solved a long-standing condensed matter physics puzzle by directly observing the Kondo effect (the re-grouping of electrons in a metal produced by magnetic impurities) in a single artificial atom. ... read..


Microplastics detected in clouds may impact weather: Study
Los Angeles | November 15, 2023 10:47:31 PM IST
Microplastics are rapidly being found everywhere, from the depths of the seas to the snow on mountains and even the air above cities. ... read..


Peer educators play important role in new recipe development, testing: Study
Pennsylvania | November 15, 2023 4:52:22 PM IST
Cooking and recipe demonstrations promote healthy eating and the acceptance of new foods by class members. The research published in Elsevier's Journal of Nutrition Education and Behaviour shows that a hybrid home-use testing technique can obtain valuable ... read..


Researchers give more insight into how our brains perceive
Washington | November 15, 2023 12:19:42 AM IST
A new study on visual masking gave information on how we unseen objects and suggests how conscious perception is created in the brain. ... read..


Study sheds more light on advances, challenges in gene therapy for rare diseases
New Rochelle | November 14, 2023 11:18:22 PM IST
A recent review article Therapy summarises major milestones in the development of gene therapy medical products that have aided in the treatment of a large number of uncommon disorders. The essay also discusses the obstacles to the advancement of gene the ... read..


Study emphasises necessity of addressing risk of post-net zero global warming
California | November 14, 2023 7:18:22 PM IST
The world is experiencing the catastrophic repercussions of global warming, which include intense heat waves, deluges of rain, and catastrophic storms. ... read..


Study helps deploy pioneering method using rhenium as proxy for carbon
California | November 14, 2023 7:18:03 PM IST
Carbon, the main component of life on Earth, is continuously moving from living things down into the crust and back up into the atmosphere. Until recently, however, it was practically hard to quantify this movement. ... read..


Study finds cancer stem cells trigger macrophage ageing
Washington DC | November 14, 2023 4:17:15 PM IST
Cancer stem cells trigger macrophage ageing in mice with healthy immune systems, allowing tumours to grow. ... read..


Study finds water treatment method can generate green energy
Madrid | November 14, 2023 4:17:07 PM IST
Micromotors that move on their own have been invented by ICIQ researchers in Spain to filter wastewater. The process generates ammonia, which can be used as a renewable energy source. ... read..


Researchers give more insight into development of lupus in females
Washington | November 14, 2023 12:19:36 AM IST
For many years, healthcare professionals have known that lupus, an autoimmune disease, affects women nine times more than males. Some of the variables that contribute to the disease's high incidence in women have remained unknown, but Johns Hopkins Medici ... read..


Researchers find how climate change could affect brain
Washington | November 14, 2023 12:19:29 AM IST
A new component of climate change's disastrous effects is emerging: how global warming affects the human brain. ... read..


More insight into risk factors for new-onset interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis
Georgia | November 12, 2023 4:47:46 PM IST
New research on the prevalence and risk factors for new-onset interstitial lung disease (ILD) among individuals with systemic sclerosis who previously tested negative for ILD. ... read..


Do you know exposure to broccoli sprouts protects against colitis in bowel disease? Study reveals
California | November 12, 2023 3:52:39 PM IST
Diets high in fibre, including those that contain broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may help mice with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) live longer and feel better. ... read..


Researchers find obesity associated with neurodegeneration via insulin resistance
California | November 12, 2023 3:52:37 PM IST
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in the United States, led by Mroj Alassaf, have established a relationship between obesity and neurodegenerative illnesses like as Alzheimer's disease. ... read..


Study reveals how poetry help people deal with feelings of loneliness
California | November 11, 2023 4:18:10 PM IST
According to a recent study, people can manage their feelings of isolation and loneliness as well as reduce their symptoms of anxiety and hopelessness by reading, writing, and sharing poetry. ... read..


Study gives more insight into bacterium's protective role in chronic rhinosinusitis
Tokyo | November 11, 2023 4:17:49 PM IST
Like the rest of the world, Japan has witnessed an alarming rise in the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) during the past ten years. ... read..


Researchers sheds light on inner working of cells
California | November 10, 2023 11:18:07 PM IST
Researchers have revealed research that reveals the inner workings of cells. ... read..


Research shows bacterial protein capable of keeping human cells healthy
Washington DC | November 10, 2023 11:18:05 PM IST
Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in Brazil, in collaboration with colleagues in Australia, discovered a unique bacterial protein that can maintain human cells healthy even when the cells are heavily contaminated with bacteria. The discover ... read..


Research reveals laser epilation lowers risk of recurrence of pilonidal disease
Washington DC | November 10, 2023 11:17:43 PM IST
According to research conducted by Peter C. Minneci, M.D., Chair of Surgery at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, and published in JAMA Surgery, laser epilation, also known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pi ... read..


Scientists discover hundreds of hazardous compounds in recycled plastics
Gothenburg | November 10, 2023 11:17:37 PM IST
Scientists discovered hundreds of harmful compounds, including pesticides and medications, in pellets made from recycled plastic gathered in 13 nations, according to results published in a study led by scientists at the University of Gothenburg. ... read..


Robotic artificial muscles based on novel material combinations reduce energy consumption: Study
California | November 10, 2023 11:17:35 PM IST
Actuators, which transform electrical energy into motion or force, serve an important role in everyday life that is often overlooked. ... read..


Yeast cells might produce medicines for treatment of psychotic disorders: Study
Washington DC | November 10, 2023 10:24:14 PM IST
An international team of experts has produced new promising outcomes in basic research by producing biological molecules for medicine using genetically altered yeast cells. In 2022, the researchers drew international notice by programming the longest-ever ... read..


Research reveals how mega-floods can be predicted
Washington DC | November 10, 2023 10:23:47 PM IST
In the worst-case scenario, what can we expect? This is a crucial concern in flood-prone areas: what extreme occurrences should preventive measures be constructed for? ... read..


Study finds how physical fitness since childhood predicts cerebellar volume in adolescence
Kuopio | November 10, 2023 4:18:44 PM IST
Teenagers' cerebellar grey matter volume is correlated with their level of physical fitness from childhood. A recent study from the Universities of Jyvaskyla and Eastern Finland found that adolescents with greater Crus I grey matter volumes were also stro ... read..


Study reveals how any activity better for heart than sitting
Wilmington (Delaware) | November 10, 2023 4:18:20 PM IST
Researchers at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, found that laser epilation, also called laser hair removal, decreased the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and occasionally chronic or recurring con ... read..


Women produce skin temperature data just as predictable as men: Study
California | November 9, 2023 11:16:36 PM IST
When it comes to skin temperature, women produce physiological data that is just as predictable as males. This may seem obvious, yet fluctuations in bodily signals caused by menstrual cycles, such as temperature, have been used to keep women out of clinic ... read..


Cow's milk antibodies are connected to increased risk of cardiovascular mortality: Study
North Carolina | November 9, 2023 10:17:33 PM IST
Sensitivity to common food allergens like cow's milk and peanuts may be an important and previously overlooked cause of heart disease, according to new research - and the elevated risk of cardiovascular death includes people who do not have evident food a ... read..


Researchers present novel setup on dynamic behaviour of rubber materials
California | November 9, 2023 9:16:40 PM IST
Rubber-like materials, which are often used in dampeners, have a unique property known as dynamic viscoelasticity, which allows them to transform mechanical energy from vibrations into heat while simultaneously showing spring-like and flow-like behaviours ... read..


AI algorithm helps to monitor muscle development; produces a growth chart for youngsters
Massachusetts | November 9, 2023 8:22:14 PM IST
Researchers have devised a growth chart for tracking muscle mass in growing youngsters using artificial intelligence and the largest paediatric brain MRI dataset to date. ... read..


Study reveals how antioxidant glutathione keeps mitochondria healthy
Washington DC | November 8, 2023 11:47:08 PM IST
If a package is left on your front step without notifying you, you may not notice it. A hungry cell waiting for refuelling is in a similar situation. A detecting mechanism must notify it to the presence of nutrients outside of the cell wall so that a tran ... read..


Obesity linked to neurodegeneration through insulin resistance, find researchers
California | November 8, 2023 10:52:41 PM IST
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in the United States, led by Mroj Alassaf, have established a relationship between obesity and neurodegenerative illnesses like as Alzheimer's disease. ... read..


Study reveals acute calcium pyrophosphate deposition arthritis doubles risk of fracture
Georgia | November 8, 2023 6:22:34 PM IST
The first-ever research of fractures and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disorder will be presented at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting. They found that patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal ar ... read..


Guilt not as persuasive if directly linked to personal responsibility: Research
Washington DC | November 8, 2023 12:24:43 AM IST
A meta-analysis of studies indicated that invoking a sense of guilt--a frequent strategy used by advertisers, fundraisers, and overbearing parents everywhere--can backfire if it expressly holds a person accountable for another's suffering. ... read..


Study finds healthcare spending costs increased for child survivors of gunshot injuries
California | November 7, 2023 2:18:08 PM IST
Child and adolescent survivors of firearm injuries have increased health care spending, and they and their family members have increased mental health care use, according to a study published in the November issue of Health Affairs. ... read..


Poetry can help people deal with feelings of loneliness: Study
California | November 7, 2023 2:17:47 PM IST
A new study finds that reading, creating, and sharing poetry can help people cope with loneliness or isolation, as well as lessen symptoms of anxiety and despair. ... read..


Study sheds light on epigenetic changes in cancer progression
Barcelona | November 7, 2023 12:16:36 AM IST
Every cell produces its own proteins by utilising the genetic information contained in its genes. Mutations are changes in this information that can disrupt the function of the affected proteins. This is known as cancer genetics in oncology. However, in r ... read..


Video technology has potential to revolutionise how scientists track changes in species evolution, development
England | November 6, 2023 7:22:12 PM IST
Scientists have made a significant advance in the study of species evolution, providing additional proof that cutting-edge visual technology may be used to track the smallest changes in the growth of various organisms. ... read..


Here is how plants defend against mutational damage
Bergen | November 6, 2023 5:16:31 PM IST
Plant mitochondria and chloroplasts are essential to human survival. These vital plant cell compartments are well-known for capturing sunlight and powering plant life, ultimately providing all of the food we eat.But there's a catch: Mitochondria and chlor ... read..


Research discovers link between air pollution, Parkinson's disease
Washington DC | November 5, 2023 1:46:15 PM IST
Researchers discovered that those who live in places with median levels of air pollution are 56 per cent more likely to get Parkinson's disease than those who live in areas with the lowest levels of air pollution. ... read..


Study illuminates fundamental mechanisms of intracellular lipid recycling
California | November 4, 2023 11:47:25 PM IST
Recycling has a similar role in cells as it does in the more known macroscopic world. Cells regularly produce trash while carrying out their usual functions and gather broken parts. ... read..


Wearable devices can prevent astronauts from being 'lost' in space
Lausanne | November 4, 2023 6:46:46 PM IST
Although the sky is no longer the limit, flying is dangerous. When we leave the Earth's surface, we lose many of the signs we need to orient ourselves, and this spatial disorientation can be fatal. ... read..


Study investigate alterations in coral microbiome caused by hypoxia
California | November 4, 2023 5:51:54 PM IST
A recent study was the first to characterise the coral microbiome in the presence of hypoxia, or low oxygen levels in the water. ... read..


Antibiotics for common childhood infections not effective in large parts of world: Study
Washington DC | November 4, 2023 4:51:21 PM IST
A study discovered that due to increasing rates of antibiotic resistance, medications used to treat common diseases in infants and babies are no longer effective in large parts of the world. ... read..


Researchers find new approach for treating autoimmune brain inflammation
Washington | November 3, 2023 11:51:43 PM IST
Researchers from Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin and DZNE have developed a cutting-edge therapy for the most prevalent kind of autoimmune encephalitis. Reprogramming white blood cells to identify and eradicate disease-causing cells is an innovative s ... read..


Exotic tick that can kill cattle is spreading in Ohio: Study
Ohio | November 3, 2023 10:52:55 PM IST
A species of foreign tick came in Ohio in such large numbers in 2021 that their feeding frenzy on a southeastern farm killed three cattle due to significant blood loss, according to researchers. ... read..


Tree diversity is influenced by large herbivores: Study
California | November 3, 2023 10:52:15 PM IST
A study team has mapped the tree cover of the world's protected regions using global satellite data. ... read..


Parents worked remotely during pandemic experienced higher parental stress: Study
California | November 3, 2023 9:47:06 PM IST
According to a poll 40 per cent of parents who worked remotely during the pandemic experienced higher parental stress, compared to only 27 per cent of parents who worked onsite. ... read..


Wearable devices may help astronauts avoid being 'lost' in space
Lausanne | November 3, 2023 4:49:05 PM IST
The sky is no longer the limit - but flying is risky. We lose many of the clues we need to orient ourselves when we leave the Earth's surface, and this spatial disorientation can be fatal. Astronauts typically require extensive training to protect themsel ... read..


Study sheds light on molecular principles underlying intracellular lipid recycling
California | November 2, 2023 11:17:07 PM IST
Recycling is equally important in cells as it is in our more familiar macroscopic environment. While performing normal operations, cells continuously create waste and collect damaged components. ... read..


Study creates AI model for effectively reducing biases in dataset
Washington DC | October 31, 2023 4:22:02 PM IST
Researchers had developed a new image translation model that could effectively reduce biases in data. ... read..


Microplastics' shape impacts how far they travel in atmosphere: Study
Washington DC | October 31, 2023 4:21:50 PM IST
A study found that Micron-sized microplastic waste can be carried across oceans and continents by the jet stream, and their shape influences how far they travel. ... read..


Researchers find protein interaction causing deadly vaccine-related clotting
Birmingham | October 31, 2023 12:22:44 AM IST
A mechanism that caused some individuals to have fatal clotting after receiving certain forms of Covid-19 immunisation has been revealed in recent research. ... read..


Research reveals positive messages can mitigate harm from objectified fitness posts
Washington DC | October 30, 2023 11:19:36 PM IST
According to a Washington State University study, a few words of body appreciation can help overcome the detrimental impact of viewing objectified photographs of female fitness influencers. ... read..


Scientists discover diapers might be recycled 200 times faster with UV light
Washington | October 29, 2023 10:49:28 PM IST
Superabsorbers are found in diapers as well as other hygiene and medical items such as bandages and dressing materials. Strong acids were previously needed to recycle sodium polyacrylate, a very absorbent polymer. ... read..


People who interact, show skills are more likely to be considered to be valuable teammates: Research
Washington DC | October 29, 2023 10:49:17 PM IST
A new study sheds light on the critical role of communication and knowledge within businesses, emphasising how they influence collective performance. The researchers looked into how people get involved in communication networks, as well as the effect of s ... read..


Regular exercise may lower risk of death from extended sitting: Study
Washington DC | October 29, 2023 12:16:47 AM IST
A sedentary lifestyle can increase one's risk of death, but it may be countered by just 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity per day, according to a study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. ... read..


Simple blood test may aid in diagnosis of bipolar illness: Study
Washington DC | October 28, 2023 10:19:59 PM IST
A simple blood test to discover biomarkers associated with bipolar disorder has been developed by researchers as a fresh way for better diagnosing the condition. ... read..


Study finds how thyroid hormones in pregnant women regulate brown adipose tissue in children
Washington | October 28, 2023 10:19:57 PM IST
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a type of tissue that helps babies regulate their body temperature. BAT is gaining popularity among adults, particularly in the setting of obesity-related illnesses like as type 2 diabetes. ... read..


Sudden death is 16 times more common in homeless population: Study
Washington DC | October 28, 2023 10:19:52 PM IST
Homeless people have a 16-fold higher chance of dying suddenly from heart attacks and other causes, per a UC San Francisco study. ... read..


Training programme helps breast cancer survivors cope with persistent chemo-brain: Study
London | October 28, 2023 10:19:49 PM IST
According to University of Reading scientists, a sort of computerised attention and memory training can restore impaired attention and memory deficiencies in breast cancer patients. ... read..


Alpine rock displays plate movement dynamics in Earth's interior
Washington | October 28, 2023 12:20:47 AM IST
Geoscientists examined rocks in mountain ranges to determine how they originally travelled lower into the depths and then back up to the surface. ... read..


Research reveals how adults understand what kids are saying
Cambridge | October 28, 2023 12:20:45 AM IST
When babies first start talking, their vocabulary is extremely limited. One of the first sounds babies make is "da," which could mean dad, a dog, a dot, or nothing at all. ... read..


Engineered enzymes produce biomass optimised for fuel conversion
Washington | October 27, 2023 11:19:39 PM IST
Plant biologists at the DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory in the United States have developed enzymes to change grass plants so that their biomass can be turned more efficiently into biofuels and other bioproducts. ... read..


Researchers suggest effective treatment for rare sight-threatening infection
London | October 27, 2023 4:16:16 PM IST
In a new worldwide clinical study, a medication candidate based on pioneering UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research and presently under development by SIFI S.p.A. was found to be highly successful in treating a rare sight-threatening eye infection. ... read..


Study finds association of red meat with inflammation
Texas | October 27, 2023 12:17:00 PM IST
Inflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the role of nutrition in inflammation is gaining scientific attention. Recommendations to reduce red meat consumption, in example, are frequently based, i ... read..


Early whaling may eradicate species from local waters: Study
Aalesund | October 26, 2023 11:50:25 PM IST
Many species were on the verge of extinction during the 19th and 20th centuries' industrial whaling. Whaling was used on a far smaller scale prior to this time, yet it was nevertheless sufficient for at least two species to totally vanish from European wa ... read..


Researchers find potentially cheaper way of hydrogen transport
Tokyo | October 26, 2023 9:51:32 PM IST
Researchers in Japan have created a novel material capable of storing hydrogen energy in a more efficient and cost-effective manner, as part of the ongoing drive to transition humanity away from fossil fuels and towards more ecologically friendly energy s ... read..


Study finds unexpected link between 2 schizophrenia risk proteins
Washington | October 26, 2023 9:50:52 PM IST
Researczhers believed that the identification of a molecular connection between two proteins in brain cells that is linked in mice to the regulation of movement, anxiety, and memory may one day pave the way for the creation of novel treatments for schizop ... read..


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