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Study sheds light on epigenetic changes in cancer progression |
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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.. |
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Here is how plants defend against mutational damage |
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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.. |
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Wearable devices may help astronauts avoid being 'lost' in space |
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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.. |
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Study finds association of red meat with inflammation |
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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.. |
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Early whaling may eradicate species from local waters: Study |
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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.. |
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Researchers find potentially cheaper way of hydrogen transport |
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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.. |
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Study finds unexpected link between 2 schizophrenia risk proteins |
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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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Autism, ADHD genetic risks may increase screen time in children |
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Nagoya | October 26, 2023 10:47:04 AM IST |
| A study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan evaluated screen time in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The amount of time spent on a screen device, such as a smartph ... read.. |
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How broccoli sprouts are useful, finds study |
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Osaka | October 24, 2023 9:18:33 PM IST |
| Do you recall hearing from your parents to "eat your greens, they are good for you"? They certainly had a good idea. Due to their organosulfur compounds, such as glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, which exhibit a wide range of bioactivities including ant ... read.. |
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Patients with blood cancer benefit from CAR T-cell therapy: Study |
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Washington DC | October 22, 2023 11:15:50 PM IST |
| Patients with multiple myeloma who received "idecabtagene vicleucel," popularly known as "ide-cel," a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell treatment, had no difference in overall survival outcomes regardless of race or ethnicity, according to a study. ... read.. |
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Study shows brain connectivity is disrupted in schizophrenia |
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Pennsylvania | October 21, 2023 9:16:04 PM IST |
| Schizophrenia, a neurodevelopmental condition marked by psychosis, is thought to be caused by the disorganisation of brain connections and functional integration. A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging b ... read.. |
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CAR T-cell treatment is beneficial in patients with blood cancer: Study |
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Washington DC | October 20, 2023 11:48:46 PM IST |
| According to a study published in Blood Advances, patients with multiple myeloma who received idecabtagene vicleucel, also known as "ide-cel," a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell treatment, exhibited no change in overall survival outcomes regardless ... read.. |
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Electric hair styling tools leading to burn injuries: Study |
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Washington DC | October 20, 2023 7:46:27 PM IST |
| According to research presented at the 2023 AAP National Conference & Exhibition at the Walter E Washington Convention Centre, electronic hair styling products such as curling irons are a common cause of burn injuries in the home, particularly among y ... read.. |
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Black children 2.5 times more likely to die of sepsis: Study |
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Washington DC | October 20, 2023 6:48:58 PM IST |
| According to research presented at the 2023 AAP National Conference & Exhibition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre, a retrospective analysis of paediatric sepsis deaths at a large hospital in Arkansas found that Black children in the hospi ... read.. |
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Researchers investigate hydrogen energy transition |
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Washington | October 18, 2023 11:48:00 PM IST |
| Members of the University of Oklahoma's Carbon-Free H2 Production and Storage project, known as CHEPS, will receive a nearly USD 3.6 million Growing Convergence Research grant over five years from the National Science Foundation to co-develop and deploy s ... read.. |
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Research reveals brain connectivity is disrupted in schizophrenia |
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Pennsylvania | October 18, 2023 9:46:13 PM IST |
| Schizophrenia, a neurodevelopmental illness characterised by psychosis, is hypothesised to result from disorganisation in brain connections and functional integration. A recent study published by Elsevier in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience a ... read.. |
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Plant-derived nutrients can have impact on gut, brain: Study |
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Washington DC | October 14, 2023 3:47:50 PM IST |
| Prebiotics are chemicals that aid in the colonisation of beneficial bacteria in the stomach. These indigestible dietary fibres are found non many plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high amounts in chicory root. ... read.. |
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Immune system ageing can be identified by CT scan: Study |
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Washington | October 13, 2023 10:46:49 PM IST |
| Thymus, a small and generally obscure organ, may have a larger function in the adult immune system than previously thought. The glandular tissue in the thymus is replaced by fat as we age, but the rate at which this occurs is connected to sex, age, and li ... read.. |
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Cycling at school helps mental health of teenagers: Study |
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Washington | October 12, 2023 11:18:19 PM IST |
| Physical activity improves mental health, yet activity levels are dropping. This is especially concerning because teenagers' mental health continues to deteriorate. In the United States, one out of every six school-age children has a mental condition. ... read.. |
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Study finds new method for customized air purification of toxic gases |
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Washington | October 12, 2023 4:19:14 PM IST |
| Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are found in everyday products such as paints, adhesives, furniture, cosmetics, and deodorants. Constant exposure, on the other hand, can result in major health issues such as respiratory sickness, headaches, rashes, and ... read.. |
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Study finds how immunity from routine vaccines can fight cancer |
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Massachusetts | October 11, 2023 4:17:50 PM IST |
| In theory, a team from the University of Massachusetts Amherst proved that a protein antigen from a childhood vaccine may be administered into the cells of a malignant tumour to reorient the body's immune system against the cancer, effectively stopping it ... read.. |
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Common herbicide is detrimental to adolescent brain function: Study |
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Washington D.C. | October 11, 2023 3:17:36 PM IST |
| Herbicides are the most widely used type of pesticide in the world, including applications in agriculture, residences, and industry. According to a study done by experts at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at the Un ... read.. |
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Titanium oxide can eliminate harmful pigments from wastewater: Study |
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Washington DC | October 11, 2023 12:16:37 AM IST |
| Dyes, which are discharged in enormous quantities by textile, cosmetic, ink, paper, and other firms, are very hazardous and can introduce cancer-causing chemicals into wastewater. It's a serious challenge for wastewater treatment, but Drexel University's ... read.. |
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Study reveals how plant-derived nutrients can affect gut, brain |
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Washington DC | October 11, 2023 12:16:16 AM IST |
| Prebiotics are substances that help beneficial bacteria colonise the gut. These indigestible dietary fibres can be found in a variety of plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high concentrations in chicory root. Th ... read.. |
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Research reveals rice-engineered material can reattach damaged nerves |
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Texas | October 11, 2023 12:16:01 AM IST |
| Researchers have long recognised the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics, or materials that can convert magnetic fields into electric fields, to activate neural tissue in a less invasive manner and aid in the treatment of neurological illnesse ... read.. |
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Researchers discover kidney disease gene also has a protective mutation |
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Washington DC | October 9, 2023 9:22:47 PM IST |
| African Americans have long been known to be at a higher risk of kidney disease due to a dangerous genetic mutation that creates a hole in the kidney cells, but Vanderbilt University Medical Centre (VUMC) researchers have now discovered a protective genet ... read.. |
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Thalamus regulates adult brain plasticity: Study |
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Washington DC | October 8, 2023 9:15:31 PM IST |
| Scientists discovered that the thalamus, which acts as a relay station for incoming sensory and motor information, plays an unexpected role. The cortex is commonly regarded to have a significant part in the adult brain's ability to adapt. ... read.. |
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Researchers find how genetics helps explain childhood cancer |
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Washington | October 8, 2023 8:16:21 PM IST |
| With an overall survival rate of more than 85% five years after diagnosis, the number of children cancer survivors in the United States is rising. However, survivors may still be more susceptible to a number of illnesses, such as second cancers. ... read.. |
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