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Silent synapses are abundant in the adult brain: Study |
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Washington | December 1, 2022 7:01:19 PM IST |
| Neuroscientists discovered that the adult brain contains millions of 'silent synapses' immature connections between neurons that remain inactive until they're recruited to help form new memories. ... read.. |
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Microfibers in Mediterranean Sea floating homes for bacteria |
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Paris | December 1, 2022 4:32:08 AM IST |
| According to a new study led by Maria Luiza Pedrotti of Sorbonne Universite and published November 30 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, nearly 200 kinds of bacteria inhabit microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea, including one that causes food poisoning ... read.. |
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Study finds how wasteosomes indicate dysfunction of glymphatic system |
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Barcelona | December 1, 2022 2:29:50 AM IST |
| The glymphatic system, a recently discovered system that is an important brain-cleaning mechanism, is shown to become dysfunctional by wasteosomes, structures that serve as containers for brain waste products, according to a new study headed by experts fr ... read.. |
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DNA sequence helps in understanding origins of jaws: Study |
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Washington | November 30, 2022 12:00:26 AM IST |
| Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered and characterised a DNA sequence found in jawed vertebrates, such as sharks and humans, but absent in jawless vertebrates, such as lampreys. This DNA is important for the shaping of the joint surfaces duri ... read.. |
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Did you know Bats use death metal "growls" to make social calls? |
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Copenhagen | November 30, 2022 4:59:56 AM IST |
| According to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Coen Elemans at the University of Southern Denmark and colleagues, bats use unique regions in the larynx to create high-frequency echolocation calls and lower-frequency social cries ... read.. |
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Scientists hunt for the second-closest supermassive black hole |
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Washington | November 29, 2022 7:01:49 PM IST |
| Two astrophysicists at the Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian have suggested a way to observe what could be the second-closest supermassive black hole to Earth: a behemoth 3 million times the mass of the Sun, hosted by the dwarf galaxy Leo ... read.. |
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Formation of rich Asian mammal diversity explored in new study |
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Washington | November 29, 2022 4:31:10 PM IST |
| Asia is home to a great many species as well as 14 of the globe's 36 biodiversity hotspots. Its present biodiversity is assumed to be linked to diverse Cenozoic events, including very active mountain building and climatic changes. ... read.. |
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Big rains eventually bring big algae blooms: Study |
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Washington | November 29, 2022 3:30:20 PM IST |
| Algae blooms are a growing problem in the lake-rich regions of the world. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, but they can also turn toxic and threaten public health. ... read.. |
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New research unearths obscure heat transfer behaviours |
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Los Angeles | November 29, 2022 5:32:01 AM IST |
| According to a new physics principle established by UCLA scientists and their peers, the heat never flows more quickly when pressure rises. This finding challenges the traditional knowledge that heat always moves more quickly through materials. ... read.. |
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New analysis finds pandemic didn't dampen deforestation |
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Rome | November 29, 2022 5:31:56 AM IST |
| According to a new analysis by researchers at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, deforestation worldwide proceeded more or less as anticipated from the trends established over the last 15 years, despite the significant upheavals in the fir ... read.. |
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Artificial photosynthetic systems for solar energy capture developed |
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Thiruvananthapuram | Tuesday, 2022 5:15:10 AM IST |
| Researchers from Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) here and IIT Indore have studied and developed a new artificial light-harvesting system that can efficiently capture light for power conversion by mimicking photosynthesis, the pr ... read.. |
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Researchers discover overlooked Jurassic Park of lizards |
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Washington | November 29, 2022 12:01:18 AM IST |
| New research published in eLife by researchers from the Institut Catala de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) and the University of Bristol (UB) moves back the moment of the radiation of squamates, a group of reptiles which includes lizards, snakes and ... read.. |
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Plant study hints evolution may be predictable |
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Washington | November 28, 2022 11:30:08 PM IST |
| Evolution has long been viewed as a rather random process, with the traits of species shaped by chance mutations and environmental events and therefore largely unpredictable. ... read.. |
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Paired electrons demonstrate spin correlation: Study |
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Washington | November 28, 2022 5:01:20 PM IST |
| Physicists from the University of Basel have experimentally demonstrated for the first time that there is a negative correlation between the two spins of an entangled pair of electrons from a superconductor. ... read.. |
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Researchers discover the cause behind skin inflammation |
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Bonn | November 28, 2022 3:30:01 PM IST |
| The skin serves as a crucial barrier against viruses and environmental stimuli because it is the biggest organ in the human body. Anyone who has ever experienced a sunburn is aware that when this barrier is breached, painful inflammation can develop. But ... read.. |
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Red Planet Day 2022: Interesting facts about Mars |
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New Delhi | November 28, 2022 12:31:05 PM IST |
| Mars, also known as the Red Planet due to its soil's colour, is the fourth planet from the Sun and Earth's neighbour which holds the potential to possibly host the humankind some day. ... read.. |
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Climate change tempered by protected areas for biodiversity |
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Beijing | November 27, 2022 3:31:24 AM IST |
| According to the most recent Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, climate change is now recognised as the greatest danger to biodiversity. As temperatures rise beyond what plants and animals can tolerate due to climate change, ... read.. |
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Most dry rangelands under danger due to increased grazing demand |
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Lisbon | November 27, 2022 2:30:30 AM IST |
| Results from the first-ever global field assessment of the ecological effects of grazing in drylands are reported in a new study that was just published in Science. The worldwide research team discovered that grazing can have beneficial benefits on ecosys ... read.. |
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Sea trial shows 'SharkGuard' reduces bycatch of endangered sharks |
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Washington | November 24, 2022 12:00:41 AM IST |
| For sharks living in the open ocean, longline fishing is the number-one threat, with an estimated 20 million pelagic sharks caught annually by fishers looking for tuna and other desired species. Now, a new study reported in Current Biology on November 21 ... read.. |
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Researchers use satellites for faster flood information |
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Washington | November 24, 2022 12:00:29 AM IST |
| Researchers at The University of Queensland have used satellites with radar imaging sensors to see through clouds and map flooding and say the technique could provide faster, more detailed information to keep communities safe. ... read.. |
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Planet's most unique birds at higher risk of extinction |
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London | November 24, 2022 11:01:25 PM IST |
| According to a recent study, bird species with unusual or severe combinations of features are most at risk of going extinct. The results are presented in the journal Functional Ecology by the British Ecological Society. ... read.. |
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Limiting global warming now can preserve valuable freshwater resource |
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Washington | November 23, 2022 3:29:50 PM IST |
| A research team has found that the Andean region of Chile could face noticeable snow loss and roughly 10% less mountain water runoff with a global warming of approximately 2.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels over the next three decades. ... read.. |
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Team of scientists observe inner-most structure of quasar jet |
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Washington | November 23, 2022 12:01:52 PM IST |
| An international team of scientists has observed the narrowing of a quasar jet for the first time by using a network of radio telescopes across the world. The results suggest that the narrowing of the jet is independent of the activity level of the galaxy ... read.. |
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Study suggests protein plays a key role in immunotherapy |
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Lausanne | November 22, 2022 7:30:53 PM IST |
| By using the patient's own immune system against the tumour, immunotherapy is a cutting-edge method of treating cancer. Our ability to combat cancer has changed as a result of our growing understanding of how the body controls immune responses. ... read.. |
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Research: Short gamma-ray bursts traced farther into distant universe |
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Washington | November 22, 2022 11:01:40 AM IST |
| Astronomers have developed the most extensive inventory to date of the galaxies where short gamma-ray bursts (SGRBs) originate. Using several highly sensitive instruments and sophisticated galaxy modeling, the researchers pinpointed the galactic homes of ... read.. |
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Study explores how genes, small molecules influence disease risk |
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Washington | November 22, 2022 12:01:17 AM IST |
| Each individual has an individual chemical fingerprint. The composition of small molecules in the blood, such as fats or sugars, determines how our body reacts to external influences, which diseases we are susceptible to and how severe an illness will be. ... read.. |
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New AI blood test technology to detect liver cancer |
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Washington | November 21, 2022 10:32:34 AM IST |
| A new artificial intelligence blood testing technology developed and used by researchers of Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center to successfully detect lung cancer in a 2021 study has now detected more than 80% of liver cancers in a new study of 724 people. ... read.. |
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Study: Bariatric surgery reduces risk of heart disease |
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New Jersey | November 19, 2022 4:00:26 PM IST |
| According to a Rutgers study of obese adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and morbid obesity, those who underwent bariatric surgery had significantly fewer serious cardiovascular events in the years that followed (body mass index > ... read.. |
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People with paralysis navigate a room via a mind-controlled wheelchair |
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Washington | November 19, 2022 1:32:33 PM IST |
| A mind-controlled wheelchair can help a paralyzed person gain new mobility by translating users' thoughts into mechanical commands. Researchers now demonstrate that tetraplegic users can operate mind-controlled wheelchairs in a natural, cluttered environm ... read.. |
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