New knowledge could help predict and prevent depression

Researchers have demonstrated that people with the highest genetic propensity are over two and a half times as likely to be treated in a psychiatric hospital for depression compared to people with the lowest propensity. This knowledge could be utilized to strengthen preventative efforts for those who are at risk.

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Females find social interactions to be more rewarding than males, study reveals

Females find same-sex social interactions to be more rewarding than males, and females are more sensitive to the rewarding actions of oxytocin than males, according to a new research on the brain mechanisms that determine the rewarding properties of social interactions.

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Going for an MRI scan with tattoos?

Tattoos are increasingly popular. Every eighth person in Germany has already felt the sting of getting a tattoo. Yet, if tattooed people are to be examined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the question often arises of how risky the procedure is for them. The first prospective study with statistically verifiable numbers has now been presented by a research team.

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How brain tumors escape the effects of antiangiogenic drugs

A study reveals details of a way the dangerous brain tumors called glioblastomas resist the effects of antiangiogenic drugs designed to cut off their blood supply, identifying what may be a new treatment target.

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The wonder of good bacteria

This weekend learn all about the importance of fermented foods with Moina Oberoi, Shonali Sabherwal and Vinita Contractor

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Chocolate on her mind

Third generation chocolatier, Zeba Kohli on her new cookbook and TV show

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Crustacean's dazzling light displays

Evolution is a rich and dynamic process. Species respond to pressures in a variety of ways, most of which reduce to finding food, avoiding becoming someone else's food and attracting a mate. To solve that last one the animal kingdom is replete with fantastic, bizarre and mesmerizing adaptions. The bioluminescent courtship displays of ostracods may encapsulate all three.

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Extreme rainfall events are connected around the world

An analysis of satellite data has revealed global patterns of extreme rainfall, which could lead to better forecasts and more accurate climate models.

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Pinpointing a cause of pigmentary glaucoma

An international team of researchers has identified a gene responsible for the onset of pigmentary glaucoma, which may lead to new therapies for the condition. It is the first time a cause of the disease has been identified.

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Nano-encapsulation technology enhances DHA absorption for early brain development

Scientists have announced the findings on novel nano-encapsulation technology for optimizing the maternal and fetal absorption of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The research aimed to address the delivery and absorption issues of DHA that affect its potency and efficacy.

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Plastic in Britain's seals, dolphins and whales

Microplastics have been found in the guts of every marine mammal examined in a new study of animals washed up on Britain's shores.

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Endangered sharks being eaten in UK

Endangered species of hammerhead and dogfish are among the sharks being sold as food in the UK, researchers have revealed.

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Riddle of a unique fish solved

A great mystery around a unique fish species -- the Australian lungfish -- has been solved.

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New treatment for bone infection using copper-rich glass implant

Researchers have developed a new treatment for the particularly difficult-to-treat bone infection, osteomyelitis.

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Zinc deficiency may lead to high blood pressure: Study

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Zinc deficiency may lead to high blood pressure: Study

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Pedalling away to glory

Philem Rohan Singh uses cycling to inspire and engage with the youth

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Nagging sore throat can be a sign of cancer: Study

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Nagging sore throat can be a sign of cancer: Study

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The Michelin Star Indian restaurant in Macau

Kerala-born Justin Paul plates up artisanal Indian cuisine in Macau at The Golden Peacock, earning a Michelin star for six years in a row

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Not just gut bacteria, food additives are also affecting mental well-being: Study

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Not just gut bacteria, food additives are also affecting mental well-being: Study

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Techies’ adventure trails

From the diaries of travel junkies in Technopark

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Isha Ambani turns cover girl for this leading fashion magazine; pics inside

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Lakme fashion Week 2019: Yami Gautam stuns in a Gauri and Nainika gown on Day 1

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Serve chilled, with love

Radha Bhatia’s book on lassis serves up interesting recipes from across the country

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Eat, pray and eat

Biryani was the offering of choice at this old temple festival

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How ancient India cooked

Explore historic cook books and a dictionary documenting India’s culinary tradition through the ages

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Lakme Fashion Week 2019: Highlights from Day 1

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Colours of a carnival called Olam

Olam Festival begins on February 2

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Meet ‘Vyasarpadi’ Muniammal, one of the few women gaana singers in Chennai?

She sings at home, for family, at funerals... ‘Vyasarpadi’ Muniammal is among the few women gaana singers in the city

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He swallowed a toothpick. It could have killed him.

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He swallowed a toothpick. It could have killed him.

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga promotions: Sonam Kapoor works different shades of pastels beautifully

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Unexpected link between air pollutants from plants and humanmade emissions

Scientists are a step closer to understanding what controls fine particulate matter in the Earth's atmosphere after identifying new linkages between natural contaminants and with humanmade pollutants.

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Sexing ancient cremated human remains is possible through skeletal measurements

Ancient cremated human remains, despite being deformed, still retain sexually diagnostic physical features, according to a new study. The authors provide a statistical approach for identifying traits that distinguish male and female remains within a population.

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Once-abundant sea stars imperiled by disease along West Coast

Ocean warming and an infectious wasting disease has devastated populations of large sunflower sea stars once abundant along the West Coast of North America in just a few years, according to new research.

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The 210-million-year-old Smok was crushing bones like a hyena

Coprolites, or fossil droppings, of the dinosaur-like archosaur Smok wawelski contain lots of chewed-up bone fragments. This led researchers to conclude that this top predator was exploiting bones for salt and marrow, a behavior often linked to mammals but seldom to archosaurs.

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To solve pollinator health crisis, state governments are key

For the first time, researchers have catalogued every pollinator protection policy enacted by state governments from 2000-2017. The resulting database of information allows everyone from legislators to the general public to study how state lawmakers have addressed the pollinator health crisis over time.

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Seas may be rising faster than thought

A new study questions the reliability of how sea-level rise in low-lying coastal areas such as southern Louisiana is measured and suggests that the current method underestimates the severity of the problem.

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Some gut cells slow down metabolism, accelerate cardiovascular disease

Researchers have discovered how specific cells in the guts of mice slow down metabolism and eventually contribute to obesity, diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The findings, scientists say, could have important implications for the prevention and treatment of these kinds of metabolic diseases in humans.

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Scientists use Nobel-prize winning chemistry for clean energy breakthrough

Scientists have used a Nobel-prize winning Chemistry technique on a mixture of metals to potentially reduce the cost of fuel cells used in electric cars and reduce harmful emissions from conventional vehicles. The researchers have translated a biological technique to reveal atomic scale chemistry in metal nanoparticles. These materials are one of the most effective catalysts for energy converting systems such as fuel cells.

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Calorie restriction prevents asthma symptoms linked to inflammation in mice

Experimenting with mice, researchers report that a low-calorie diet prevented asthma symptoms regardless of the diet's fat and sugar content. The researchers also say they found that obesity resulting from a high-calorie diet led to asthma symptoms in the animals by causing lung inflammation, and a drug that blocks inflammation eased those symptoms.

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Sustainable and recyclable thermoelectric paper

Researchers have created a new concept of thermoelectric material. It is a device composed of cellulose, produced in situ in the laboratory by bacteria, with small amounts of a conductive nanomaterial, carbon nanotubes, using a sustainable and environmentally friendly strategy.

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Novel autism mouse model based on an epigenetic gene developed

In a new study, researchers describe how, in a novel mouse model, epigenetic regulation negatively impacts a downstream gene specifically involved in neurodevelopment and associated behaviors.

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Toppled train offers insight into ground motion, origin of 1906 earthquake

By mathematically modeling the movements of a locomotive that toppled from the tracks north of San Francisco during the city's infamous 1906 earthquake, researchers have calculated a lower limit on the earthquake ground motion at the spot of the tipped train.

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Miscanthus with improved winter-hardiness could benefit northern growers

The cold-sensitivity of Miscanthus, a perennial biomass crop, has limited its adoption in northern climes, but new research shows a way forward for would-be Miscanthus growers in cold regions.

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Deep history of archaic humans in southern Siberia

Scientists have identified the earliest evidence of some of the first known humans -- Denisovans and Neanderthals, in southern Siberia.

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Engineers program marine robots to take calculated risks

Engineers have now developed an algorithm that lets AUVs weigh the risks and potential rewards of exploring an unknown region. For instance, if a vehicle tasked with identifying underwater oil seeps approached a steep, rocky trench, the algorithm could assess the reward level (the probability that an oil seep exists near this trench), and the risk level (the probability of colliding with an obstacle), if it were to take a path through the trench.

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Measuring stress around cells

Tissues and organs in the human body are shaped through forces generated by cells, that push and pull, to 'sculpt' biological structures. Thanks to a new tool, scientists will now be able to watch, and map these forces.

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A 'greener' way to take the bitterness out of olives

Olives are staples of the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to a reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. However, freshly picked olives are very bitter and require curing or processing to make them palatable, using lots of water and, sometimes, harsh chemicals. Now, researchers have found a more environmentally friendly way to remove bitter phenolic compounds from olives.

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New study shows how vegans, vegetarians and omnivores feel about eating insects

Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however, that is not an option, a new study shows. Researchers examined consumers' intentions to consume foods of insect origin among vegans, non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores. They examined the attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and food neophobia toward the consumption of foods of insect origin, as well as the conditions for eating insect-based foods among these dietary groups.

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Discovery of blood vessel system in bones

A network of very fine blood vessels that connects bone marrow directly with the blood supply of the periosteum that was previously overlooked has now been discovered.

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Rembrandt's impasto: Maestro's techniques

Rembrandt van Rijn's paintings are renowned for their masterful representations of light and shadow and a characteristic plasticity generated by a technique called impasto. Now, scientists have analyzed impasto layers in some of Rembrandt's paintings, and the study reveals that the impasto unexpectedly contains a very rare lead mineral called plumbonacrite. This finding suggests that Rembrandt used a unique paint recipe.

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Interaction between bacteria and immune cells protects the intestinal barrier

Conditions such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, a poor diet, overuse of certain drugs and stress harm the intestinal barrier and cause inflammation. An international study on mice has discovered a new mechanism that regulates and strengthens the barrier through interaction between a group of Lactobacillus bacteria and immune system cells.

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Green alternative to PET could be even greener

One of the most successful plastics is polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the material we use to make bottles and fibers for clothing. However, PET is made from petroleum-based building blocks. An alternative to PET can be made from bio-based furan molecules, but to polymerize these furans you need toxic catalysts and high temperatures. Now, polymer chemists have described an enzyme-based polymerization method.

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New study sheds light on illegal wildlife trade in Hong Kong

A study focusing on the type and volume of seizures relating to illegal wildlife trade in Hong Kong over the last five years illustrates the city's central role in global wildlife trafficking and the extent and nature of the associated criminality. It identifies clearly, how future policy and enforcement could be improved to provide the urgently required long-term sustainability.

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Data show no evidence that teens' social media use predicts depression over time

Longitudinal data from adolescents and young adults show no evidence that social media use predicts later depressive symptoms. However, the findings do show that relatively higher depressive symptoms predicted later social media use among adolescent girls.

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Sexing ancient cremated human remains is possible through skeletal measurements

Ancient cremated human remains, despite being deformed, still retain sexually diagnostic physical features, according to a new study. The authors provide a statistical approach for identifying traits that distinguish male and female remains within a population.

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Difference in brain connectivity may explain autism spectrum disorder

Researchers have identified a possible mechanism of human cognition that underlies autism spectrum disorders, or ASD. They found there was brain overconnectivity in the unimodal-subcortical connections and brain underconnectivity in the supramodal-subcortical connections for ASD individuals, as compared to the typically developing control group, suggesting a relationship between connectivity and the expression of ASD.

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Exercise may improve thinking skills in people as young as 20

Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills not only in older people but in young people as well, according to a new study. The study also found that the positive effect of exercise on thinking skills may increase as people age.

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How a one-hour 'planting party' lifts spirits, builds skills among women in prison

Exposure to nature, even through a brief gardening activity, can improve well-being among women in prison, a new study finds.

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Scientists develop tool to measure success of HIV cure strategies

Scientists have developed a new assay to accurately and easily count the cells that comprise the HIV reservoir, the stubborn obstacle to an HIV cure. This advance will enable researchers who are trying to eliminate the HIV reservoir to clearly understand whether their strategies are working.

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Layered cocktails inspire new form of male birth control

For decades, women have shouldered most of the burden of contraception. However, long-term use of female birth control pills could increase the risk for side-effects such as blood clots or breast cancer. Now, inspired by colorful layered cocktails, researchers have developed a medium-term, reversible male contraceptive.

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Some gut cells slow down metabolism, accelerate cardiovascular disease

Researchers have discovered how specific cells in the guts of mice slow down metabolism and eventually contribute to obesity, diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The findings, scientists say, could have important implications for the prevention and treatment of these kinds of metabolic diseases in humans.

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Human milk is a 'life-saving intervention' for infants with congenital heart disease

With a lower risk of serious complications and improved feeding and growth outcomes, human milk is strongly preferred as the best diet for infants with congenital heart disease (CHD), according to a new research.

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With autism on the rise, science is on the hunt for answers

Scientists have used two brain imaging techniques to study autism. They found a correlation between brain activity, amino acid byproduct concentrations, and severity of autism diagnosis.

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Extremely high blood pressure in African-Americans is 5 times the national average

Extremely high blood pressure that leads to strokes, heart attacks and acute kidney damage, classified as hypertensive emergency, is five times higher in inner-city African-American patients than the national average, according to a recent study.

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New molecular player in heart enlargement due to cardiac disease

Researchers have found that an RNA-binding protein called Lin28 is crucial for pathological hypertrophy, an enlargement of the heart associated with diverse cardiac diseases.

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Calorie restriction prevents asthma symptoms linked to inflammation in mice

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Novel autism mouse model based on an epigenetic gene developed

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First study to find digital ads work -- on millennials

While millions of dollars are spent every day on digital advertising, no research has found these ads actually work -- until now.

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Puerto Rico's 'fear lab' mentors neuroscience rigor amid diversity

A lineage of young neuroscientists from diverse backgrounds trace their scientific roots to a 'fear lab' in Puerto Rico that the National Institutes of Health has been supporting for two decades. A crucible for studies of fear extinction, the lab has so far published 80 papers -- some the first ever from Puerto Rico for certain journals. Of 130 trainees to date, 90 percent are from Puerto Rico and Latin America and half are women.

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New 3D imaging technique reveals how pancreatic cancers start

A new technique to study tissue samples in 3D has revealed that pancreatic cancers can start and grow in two distinct ways, solving a decades-old mystery of how tumors form. The new method could help researchers to get more information from tissue biopsies and may lead to improved treatments for pancreatic cancers.

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Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

Scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that's been caused by a high-fat diet.

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Breaking new ground in study of malignant pediatric brain tumor

Researchers identified a series of cancer-causing driver gene mutations and discovered that medulloblastoma is perhaps an even more dynamic and variable tumor than expected.

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Industrial chemicals pass from mother to fetus throughout pregnancy

Researchers show how PFAS industrial chemicals, which are used in many consumer products, pass through the placenta throughout pregnancy to accumulate in fetal tissue. Further research is now needed to ascertain the effect that highly persistent PFAS chemicals have on the fetus.

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Measuring stress around cells

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New study shows how vegans, vegetarians and omnivores feel about eating insects

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New heart valve modeling technique enables customized medical care for patients

Engineers develop noninvasive way to simulate repairs to the heart's mitral valve allowing surgeons to provide patient-specific treatments.

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Discovery of blood vessel system in bones

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Genetic causes of tumors in salivary glands

Acinic cell carcinoma is the third most common malignant form of salivary gland cancer. These tumors are similar to normal salivary gland tissue and occur most frequently in the parotid gland. Until now, the molecular causes for the illness were unknown. Researchers have now been able to shed light on them.

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Interaction between bacteria and immune cells protects the intestinal barrier

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Combined SPECT and cardiac MR imaging can help guide ventricular tachycardia ablation

Adding functional imaging to structural imaging of patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) has the potential to improve current VT ablation strategies, according to new research.

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Both were once on death row, now they share a life helping others

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Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2019: Designer Gaurav Gupta gave a theatrical opening

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Mohammad Sammad, who caught the audience’s attention as a precocious child in Tumbbad, plays his age in Selection Day

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Stock up on these foods to keep yourself warm and avoid grocery shopping during winters

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Screen time might be harmful for toddlers: Study

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Number of serious afflictions in leprosy cases steadily reducing: Health Ministry data

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Bhumi Pednekar dresses to impress in black

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Gully Boy promotions: Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh’s street style is on point

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Your social circle may help boost your body image

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga promotions: Sonam Kapoor in a custom-made Masaba sari

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Lakme Fashion Week 2019: Diana Penty and Pooja Hegde pick structured gowns for Gaurav Gupta’s show

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Priyanka Chopra looks lovely in a Vivienne Westwood dress at The Ellen Show

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Early risers less likely to suffer from depression; study

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Mitali Borude picks the same Sabyasachi lehenga as Deepika Padukone for her wedding reception

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Lakmé Fashion Week 2019: Tabu and Karan Johar walk the ramp for designer Gaurav Gupta

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SAG Awards 2019: Who wore what at the red carpet

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Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: Inspirational quotes, famous thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi

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Mumbai will play host to a convention to revive the Mahatma’s path of non-violence and harmony

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Rang Mahal, a film in Santhali language by Prantik Basu, is a part of this year’s Berlinale Shorts International Competition

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The Summer-Resort 2019 edition of Lakme Fashion Week will see promising partnerships create a blueprint for the future of fashion

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Manikarnika’s shooting locations in Rajasthan’s popular forts are architectural grandeur

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5th International Young Chef Olympiad kicks off in Delhi

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Janhvi Kapoor turns heads in a gold embellished lehenga from Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla

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Kriti Sanon looks stunning in a black lehenga jacket outfit

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Kangana Ranaut, Bhumi Pednekar give lessons on how to rock casual wear

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga promotions: Sonam Kapoor steps out in ethnic wear

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Shilpa Shetty experiments with her wardrobe but it fails to impress

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Katrina Kaif and Karisma Kapoor prove why saris can never go out of style

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Kiara Advani gives lessons on how to style a pantsuit effortlessly

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From chair dips to foot drill: Smart ways to exercise at your work desk

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Bizarre fashion trends: ‘Asymmetric Jeans’ makes it to the list

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The History of human beings, as shaped by planet earth

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The Pulitzer put me in a good mood for a year: Colson Whitehead

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Most middle class Indians are happy with how they look, think dieting is pointless: Survey

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Nari Shakti Is Oxford Dictionary’s Hindi Word Of The Year 2018

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You can now enjoy a 24-carat gold foil icecream for Rs 1000 in Mumbai

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Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor, Vidya Balan: Who wore what at Mukesh Bhatt’s daughter’s reception

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Sonam Kapoor failed to hit the mark in this floral outfit; see pics

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Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor and more: Best airport looks of the week (Jan 20 – Jan 26)

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Happy Republic Day 2019: Quotes, Wishes, Images, SMS, Messages, Shayari, Video Photos for Whatsapp and Facebook

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How green was my valley

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Weaving magic with words

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Of trials and tribulations

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Ticket to Ride

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Signposts for the Future

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Bhupen Hazarika: Everything I Never Told You

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Republic Day 2019: Satiate your taste buds at these restaurants in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata

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Kannada writer Jayant Kaikini awarded DSC Prize for ‘No Presents Please’

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Happy Republic Day 2019: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Status, Wallpapers, SMS, Messages, Photos, Greetings and Pictures

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Rohit Bal to showcase Kashmir-inspired collection ‘Guldastah’ at LFW Summer/Resort 2019

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Optimism may cut diabetes risk in women: Study

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Naomi Campbell walks for Valentino Spring 2019 couture in a black sheer gown

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Krishna Sobti: The Grande Dame of Hindi literature

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Deepika Padukone rocks the all-black airport outfit; yet again

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Making a note

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Reality bytes

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Mental health disorders common following mild head injury

A new study reveals that approximately 1 in 5 individuals may experience mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), suggesting the importance of follow-up care for these patients. Scientists also identified factors that may increase the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or major depressive disorder following mild mTBI or concussion through analysis of the Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury (TRACK-TBI) study cohort.

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Coming Of Age

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We need to fine-tune our 'maps' of the visual cortex

Monkey brain scans have revealed new information about the part of the brain that processes visual information.

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A small fish provides insight into the genetic basis of evolution

Genetic analysis of sticklebacks shows that isolated populations in similar environments develop in comparable ways. The basis for this is already present in the genome of their genetic ancestors.

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Want healthier eating habits? Start with a workout

Researchers have found that formerly sedentary young adults who were instructed to exercise regularly for several weeks started choosing healthier foods without being asked to.

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Want healthier eating habits? Start with a workout

Researchers have found that formerly sedentary young adults who were instructed to exercise regularly for several weeks started choosing healthier foods without being asked to.

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Urban biodiversity: Remarkable diversity of small animals in Basel gardens

Gardens in urban areas can harbor a remarkable diversity of species. This has been found by researchers in a field study carried out with the support of private garden owners from the Basel region. Furthermore, the research team shows that nature-friendly garden management and design can largely compensate for the negative effects of urbanization on biodiversity.

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The first spontaneous animal model of human hypophosphatasia uncovered

A gene defect identified in Karelian Bear Dogs causes a severe bone disease. A gene test has been developed for diagnostic and breeding purposes.

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Many women get unnecessary mammograms before breast reduction surgery

Getting a mammogram before breast reduction surgery is not required or recommended. But thousands of younger women with no known breast cancer risk still get them, a new study shows.

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Visual guide to identify invasive self-cloning tick

Researchers have created a visual guide to help identify and control the Asian longhorned tick, which transmits a fatal human disease in its native countries and threatens livestock in the United States.

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Prairie strips transform farmland conservation

Modern agriculture's outputs can be measured both in dollars paid in the market and also in non-market costs, known as externalities. Soil, nutrients, groundwater, pollinators, wildlife diversity, and habitat (among other things) can be lost when crop yields are maximized. Now it appears that prairie strips have an extraordinary power to change this pattern.

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Vitamin D could lower the risk of developing diabetes

The benefits of vitamin D in promoting bone health are already well known. A new study suggests that vitamin D also may promote greater insulin sensitivity, thus lowering glucose levels and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Researchers ID, treat faulty brain circuitry underlying symptoms of schizophrenia

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have determined the underlying anatomical cause of certain symptoms of schizophrenia, then ameliorated them with non-invasive brain stimulation. The scientists reported that these symptoms arise from a breakdown in a network between the brain's prefrontal cortex and the cerebellum, and that non-invasive brain stimulation restored network function, which in turn improved schizophrenia's most debilitating symptoms.

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Flu, flu-like illnesses linked to increased risk of stroke, neck artery tears

Flu-like illnesses are associated with an increased risk of stroke and neck artery dissection. The risk of stroke and neck artery dissections are greatest within a month of a flu-like illness.

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Ingestible, expanding pill monitors the stomach for up to a month

Engineers have designed an ingestible, Jell-O-like pill that, upon reaching the stomach, quickly swells to the size of a soft, squishy ping-pong ball big enough to stay in the stomach for an extended period of time.

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New strategy expands the benefits of Internet-delivered CBT

at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have experimented with a new adaptive treatment strategy for Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) that identifies patients within the first month who face a major risk of treatment failure. The results also suggest that such patients may nevertheless benefit if their treatment is adjusted to accommodate their specific needs and challenges.

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How transcription factors explore the genome

Scientists have discovered how proteins that regulate gene transcription can scan and bind the genome efficiently.

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How transcription factors explore the genome

Scientists have discovered how proteins that regulate gene transcription can scan and bind the genome efficiently.

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Stock up on these foods to keep yourself warm and avoid grocery shopping during winters

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Screen time might be harmful for toddlers: Study

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Screen time might be harmful for toddlers: Study

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Your body image is impacted by those around you

Spending time with people who are not preoccupied with their bodies can improve your own eating habits and body image.

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New findings about anti-malaria drug

Researchers have unveiled the molecular effectiveness of artemisinins. The findings could lead to drugs for diseases such as Alzheimer's, schizophrenia and epilepsy.

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Faster weight loss no better than slow weight loss for health benefits

Losing weight slowly or quickly won't tip the scale in your favor when it comes to overall health, according to new research. Health researchers found that people who lose weight quickly versus those who lose it slowly don't get any additional health benefits and it's the amount of weight lost overall that can have an impact.

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'Bugs' in the gut might predict dementia in the brain

The makeup of bacteria and other microbes in the gut may have a direct association with dementia risk, according to preliminary research.

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Climate change may increase congenital heart defects

The rise in temperatures stemming from climate change may increase the number of US infants born with congenital heart defects between 2025 and 2035. The greatest percentage increases in the number of congenital heart defects are predicted in the Midwest, followed by the Northeast and the South.

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Genetic switch for C. elegans

With their first ever RNA-based inducible system for switching on genes in the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans, two researchers have closed a significant gap in the research on and usage of genetic switches.

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Dangerous bee virus might be innocent bystander

Researchers have found that the relationship between the Varroa mite and virulence of a virus of honey bees, has been misunderstood. The study challenges the long-held belief that the parasitic Varroa mite transmits the deformed wing virus of honeybees and in doing so changes the virus to make it more virulent and deadly. Research published today concludes that this belief is incorrect.

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Road proximity may boost songbird nest success in tropics

In the world's temperate regions, proximity to roads usually reduces the reproductive success of birds, thanks to predators that gravitate toward habitat edges. However, the factors affecting bird nest success are much less studied in the tropics -- so does this pattern hold true? New research shows that interactions between roads, nesting birds, and their predators may unfold differently in Southeast Asia.

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Counties with dirtier air have more stroke deaths

Counties with higher levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) air pollution have more stroke deaths and shorter life expectancies among their citizenry. About half of US counties have annual air pollution levels that exceed guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Draining blood from bleeding stroke may prevent death

A minimally invasive surgery combining the use of a clot-busting drug and a catheter to drain blood from the brain of hemorrhagic stroke patients reduced swelling and improved patients' prognoses, according to preliminary research.

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'Bugs' in the gut might predict dementia in the brain

The makeup of bacteria and other microbes in the gut may have a direct association with dementia risk, according to preliminary research.

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Counties with dirtier air have more stroke deaths

Counties with higher levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) air pollution have more stroke deaths and shorter life expectancies among their citizenry. About half of US counties have annual air pollution levels that exceed guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Number of serious afflictions in leprosy cases steadily reducing: Health Ministry data

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Number of serious afflictions in leprosy cases steadily reducing: Health Ministry data

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Promotions: Sonam Kapoor exudes elegance in this outfit

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The 33rd edition of Surajkund Crafts Mela to take place from February 1-15

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Bhumi Pednekar dresses to impress in black

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Gully Boy promotions: Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh’s street style is on point

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Your social circle may help boost your body image

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Your social circle may help boost your body image

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga promotions: Sonam Kapoor in a custom-made Masaba sari

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Tales from a mystic river

In Hampi, photographer Kathakali Das Bhaumik spends a day capturing the bustling local life around the calm Tungabhadra

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Lakme Fashion Week 2019: Diana Penty and Pooja Hegde pick structured gowns for Gaurav Gupta’s show

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For the good of gibbons

A unique holiday experience at Bokeo Province, Laos, involves navigating zip lines, admiring forests from 1,000ft above the ground, and a sleepover in a tree house

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‘Museums are more necessary than ever’

Nicholas Coleridge, chairman, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is upbeat about the record-breaking number of visitors last year

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Somewhere else tomorrow

Polish biker Maja Sontag, presently in India, talks about exploring the globe on her own terms

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Priyanka Chopra looks lovely in a Vivienne Westwood dress at The Ellen Show

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A sneak peek into Anita Dongre’s LFW collections

Ahead of unveiling two collections at Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018, Anita Dongre discusses how she strives for sustainability

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Picking up the threads of a heritage

Vintage weaves synchronise fashion and style in city-based Anka’s Travancore Collection that will be showcased today as part of Lakme Fashion Week

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The magical canopy above us

Astro tourism is right up your alley if you love stargazing, chasing meteor showers or simply soaking in the sights of an illuminated night sky

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Early risers less likely to suffer from depression; study

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Early risers less likely to suffer from depression; study

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Mitali Borude picks the same Sabyasachi lehenga as Deepika Padukone for her wedding reception

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Lakmé Fashion Week 2019: Tabu and Karan Johar walk the ramp for designer Gaurav Gupta

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SAG Awards 2019: Who wore what at the red carpet

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Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: Inspirational quotes, famous thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi

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Collective nostalgia makes people prefer domestic products

Nostalgia for events experienced by members of your own group can make you prefer domestic products over foreign ones, concludes the first systematic investigation into the effects of collective nostalgia on consumer decisions. The results could help countries bolster domestic industries without resorting to hard interventions, such as tariffs or international trade re-negotiations.

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Oversized meals have been shown to be a factor in obesity

A study conducted in Brazil, China, Finland, Ghana, India and the United States found 94 percent of meals served in restaurants contain more than the recommended number of calories.

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Proper use of cell lines in biomedical studies

Using Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs) helps reduce the improper use of cell lines in biomedical studies, according to a new study.

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Scientists explore tick salivary glands as tool to study virus transmission, infection

The salivary glands of some tick species could become important research tools for studying how viruses are transmitted from ticks to mammals, and for developing preventive medical countermeasures. Tick salivary glands usually block transmission, but a new study focuses on the role of salivary glands in spreading flaviviruses from black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) to mammals.

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Oversized meals have been shown to be a factor in obesity

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Proper use of cell lines in biomedical studies

Using Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs) helps reduce the improper use of cell lines in biomedical studies, according to a new study.

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Scientists explore tick salivary glands as tool to study virus transmission, infection

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Weather at key growth stages predicts Midwest corn yield and grain quality

Corn is planted on approximately 90 million acres across the United States every year. With all that data, it takes months after harvest for government agencies to analyze total yield and grain quality. Scientists are working to shorten that timeline, making predictions for end-of-season yield by mid-season. However, fewer researchers have tackled predictions of grain quality, especially on large scales. A new study starts to fill that gap.

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Why large forest fires may not be a big threat to some endangered animals

A new study shows that certain endangered owls may continue to persist and even flourish after large forest fires.

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Smart, self-powered knee implants could reduce number of knee replacement surgeries

Smart knee implants may soon be a reality. Implants can provide doctors with regular activity updates and are powered by the patient's movement.

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Shellfish could revolutionize human health research

Shellfish like oysters and mussels have the potential to revolutionize human health research, according to a new article. The study reveals how using bivalves as model organisms offers numerous promising avenues for medical research -- from pharmaceutical development to bone regeneration.

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Exploring the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that hearing loss is associated with higher risk of cognitive decline.

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Progress against hepatitis C by 2030 is possible

A comprehensive package of prevention, screening, and treatment interventions could avert 15.1 million new hepatitis C infections and 1.5 million cirrhosis and liver cancer deaths globally by 2030 -- equal to an 80 percent reduction in incidence and a 60 percent reduction in deaths compared with 2015, according to the first study to model hepatitis C interventions globally.

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Shellfish could revolutionize human health research

Shellfish like oysters and mussels have the potential to revolutionize human health research, according to a new article. The study reveals how using bivalves as model organisms offers numerous promising avenues for medical research -- from pharmaceutical development to bone regeneration.

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Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows

Public transportation systems provide numerous economic benefits for a community. An added public health bonus provided by such systems may be lower obesity rates. A new study compared and analyzed county data from 2001 and 2009. They found that a single percentage-point increase in mass transit ridership is associated with a 0.473 percentage-point lower obesity rate in counties across the United States.

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Giving high school students the tools to question classic literature

Generations of students have read Shakespeare and Hemingway for high school literature class. Assigning these texts without questioning issues of race or gender may exclude students and make them feel their voices are not valued, says a researcher.

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New target for gastric cancer therapies

Researchers have uncovered new information about the underlying mechanisms for gastric cancer, providing hope of potential new therapies in the future.

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Children looking at screens in darkness before bedtime are at risk of poor sleep

Preteens who use a mobile phone or watch TV in the dark an hour before bed are at risk of not getting enough sleep compared to those who use these devices in a lit room or do not use them at all before bedtime.

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Fluid dynamics simulation reveals the underlying physics of liquid jet cleaning

In a significant advance for semiconductor manufacturing, mechanical engineers created a simulation that makes it easier to choose environmentally friendly water jet and underwater ultrasound techniques for cleaning processes.

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Earth's continental nurseries discovered beneath mountains

Earth is the only known planet with continents, and scientists are offering up new evidence that Earth's continental crust formed deep below mountainous continental arcs like the Andes.

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Huge step forward in decoding genomes of small species

For the first time, scientists have read the whole genetic code of one single mosquito. Scientists worked to advance technology and lower the starting amount of DNA needed to just 'half a mosquito-worth', producing the first high quality whole genome of a single mosquito. The study in genes opens the door to understanding the true genetic diversity of insects and other arthropods.

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Plastic pollution causes mussels to lose grip

A new study shows that microplastics are affecting the ability of mussels to attach themselves to their surroundings -- potentially having a devastating impact on ocean ecosystems as well as a worldwide industry.

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Newborn babies have inbuilt ability to pick out words

Newborn babies are born with the innate skills needed to pick out words from language, a new study reveals.

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Listeners get an idea of the personality of the speaker through his voice

New research has shown that listeners across languages form very rapid personality impressions from the voice and this is not modulated by the language of the listener, native or foreign.

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Use of synthetic drug Flakka rare among high school seniors, but most users take numerous drugs

Nearly one percent of high school seniors report using Flakka, a highly potent and potentially dangerous synthetic drug, according to a new study.

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Guided by Gandhi

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China not 'walking the walk' on methane emissions

In China, regulations to reduce methane emissions from coal mining took full effect in 2010 and required methane to be captured or to be converted into carbon dioxide. A team of researchers set out to use atmospheric modeling and satellite data to evaluate whether these new rules actually curbed Chinese methane emissions. They found that the regulations on coal mining have not slowed the nation's growing methane emissions over the past five years as intended.

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Every Word Counts

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Partners in Design

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Searching for human remains: Study suggests methodology to improve results

In an effort to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement searches for human remains in the wild, searchers should cover the same area twice from two different angles and work no more than 1 to 2 meters apart while exploring the area.

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Emerging evidence of an impending Parkinson's disease pandemic identified

For most of human history Parkinson's disease (PD) has been a rare disorder. However, demography and the by-products of industrialization a now contributing to an impending a Parkinson's pandemic, according to experts.

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Does the 'buddy system' approach to weight loss work?

One of the more common self-improvement goals, particularly in the winter months before 'beach body' season, is to lose weight. How people attempt to achieve their goals may vary by individual, but one of the more popular approaches is enrollment in a commercial weight loss program that uses a 'buddy system' approach to weight loss. But does it work? According to some new research, it does, but possibly not in the ways most people assume.

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The GRE fails to identify students that will graduate and hurts diversity

A team of researchers discovered that traditional admissions metrics for physics Ph.D. programs such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) do not predict completion and hurt the growth of diversity in physics.

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Large molecules from dietary fiber can change gut environment through physical forces

Large molecules from dietary fiber, called polymers, can physically influence the environment in the small intestine by causing solid particles to group together (or aggregate), according to new research.

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Sleep, mood affect how 'in control' older adults feel

Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the extent to which older adults feel they have control over their lives. The findings can inform efforts to improve an individual's sense of control, which has ramifications for physical, mental and emotional health.

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'Small meets smaller': Dietary nanoparticulates impact gut microbiome

The intestinal microbiome is not only key for food processing but an accepted co-determinant for various diseases. Researchers have now identified effects of nanoparticles on intestinal microorganisms.

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Large molecules from dietary fiber can change gut environment through physical forces

Large molecules from dietary fiber, called polymers, can physically influence the environment in the small intestine by causing solid particles to group together (or aggregate), according to new research.

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'Small meets smaller': Dietary nanoparticulates impact gut microbiome

The intestinal microbiome is not only key for food processing but an accepted co-determinant for various diseases. Researchers have now identified effects of nanoparticles on intestinal microorganisms.

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Searching for human remains: Study suggests methodology to improve results

In an effort to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement searches for human remains in the wild, searchers should cover the same area twice from two different angles and work no more than 1 to 2 meters apart while exploring the area.

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River levels tracked from space

The 4,300 kilometer Mekong River is a lifeline for South-East Asia. If this mighty river system bursts its banks, flooding can affect the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. A new method makes it possible to monitor complex river basins using satellite data only.

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Long-necked dinosaurs rotated their forefeet to the side

Long-necked dinosaurs (sauropods) could orient their forefeet both forward and sideways. The orientation of their feet depended on the speed and center of mass of the animals. An international team of researchers investigated numerous dinosaur footprints in Morocco at the foot of the Atlas Mountains using state-of-the-art methods. By comparing them with other sauropods tracks, the scientists determined how the long-necked animals moved forward.

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Why do beaked whales return to a Navy sonar range despite frequent disturbance?

Using data from underwater robots, scientists have discovered that beaked whales prefer to feed within parts of a Navy sonar test range off Southern California that have dense patches of deep-sea squid. A new study shows that beaked whales need these prey hotspots to survive, and that similar patches do not exist in nearby 'sonar-free' areas.

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Kick-starting the genome in early development

We can think of the egg and sperm as information capsules with stored instructions for starting a new life, but post fertilization, what kick starts the interpretation of these instructions?

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Cells that destroy the intestine

In spite of tremendous advances in treating the chronic inflammatory bowel diseases Morbus Crohn and ulcerative colitis with medication, the chronic inflammation still cannot be kept sufficiently in check for a number of patients. Researchers have now proven that certain cells in the intestines have a key role to play in inducing acute inflammatory episodes. It is hoped that this discovery will lead to innovative approaches to treating the diseases in future.

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Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

An engineered virus kills cancer cells more effectively than another virus currently used in treatments, according to researchers.

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Kick-starting the genome in early development

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Engineering a cancer-fighting virus

An engineered virus kills cancer cells more effectively than another virus currently used in treatments, according to researchers.

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Poor sleep at night, more pain the next day

After one night of inadequate sleep, brain activity ramps up in pain-sensing regions while activity is scaled back in areas responsible for modulating how we perceive painful stimuli. This finding provides the first brain-based explanation for the well-established relationship between sleep and pain.

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Manikarnika’s shooting locations in Rajasthan’s popular forts are architectural grandeur

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Predicting gentrification in order to prevent it

This first-of-its-kind study offers a new model to identify the U.S. neighborhoods most vulnerable to gentrification. The study reveals the factors with the greatest influence on gentrification and examines the roles that government and policy can proactively play in limiting its impacts. The research serves as a roadmap to implement proven anti-gentrification strategies before it's too late.

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Earthquake in super slo-mo

A big earthquake occurred south of Istanbul in the summer of 2016, but it was so slow that nobody noticed. The earthquake, which took place at mid-crustal depth, lasted more than fifty days. Only a novel processing technique applied to data from special borehole strainmeter instruments allowed researchers to identify the ultra-slow quake below the Sea of Marmara.

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Do bigger brains equal smarter dogs? New study offers answers

Larger dogs have better short-term memory and self-control than smaller breeds, according to new research.

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How do fish and birds hang together? The answer is a wake with purpose

Fish and birds are able to move in groups, without separating or colliding, due to a newly discovered dynamic: the followers interact with the wake left behind by the leaders. The finding offers new insights into animal locomotion and points to potential ways to harness energy from natural resources.

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Cattle urine's planet-warming power can be curtailed with land restoration

The exceptional climate-altering capabilities of cattle are mainly due to methane, which they blast into the atmosphere during their daily digestive routine. Cattle urine is a lesser-known climate offender. It produces nitrous oxide (N2O), which has warming power far greater than that of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main driver of global warming. A new study shows that these N2O emissions can be significantly curbed by healthy cattle pastures.

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Molecular analysis of anchiornis feather gives clues to origin of flight

Researchers have performed molecular analysis on fossil feathers from a small, feathered dinosaur from the Jurassic. Their research could aid scientists in pinpointing when feathers evolved the capacity for flight during the dinosaur-bird transition.

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Common test for mental health understanding is biased, study finds

The National Institute for Mental Health recommends a test, called the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Task (RMET), for assessing a person's mental health understanding -- that is a patient's ability to understanding what other people are thinking and feeling. But there's a problem. Using data from more than 40,000 people, a new study concludes that the test is deeply flawed. It relies too heavily on a person's vocabulary, intelligence, and culturally-biased stimuli.

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Creating a blueprint for cortical connectivity

Taking the first step towards actualizing a blueprint of the brain, researchers have developed a novel technique capable of tracing intricate neural connections with unprecedented sensitivity. By innovatively combining cutting-edge genetic tools with the established technique of monosynaptic tracing, scientists have created a powerful new tool named intersectional monosynaptic tracing (iMT), capable of unraveling the elaborate circuits within the brain.

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Football instant replays can affect fans' brand attitude

The result of football instant replay video reviews can alter a consumer's perception of a brand, according to a new study.

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Collaborative video games could increase office productivity

Move over trust falls and ropes courses, turns out playing video games with coworkers is the real path to better performance at the office. A new study by information systems professors found newly-formed work teams experienced a 20 percent increase in productivity on subsequent tasks after playing video games together for just 45 minutes. The study adds to a growing body of literature finding positive outcomes of team video gaming.

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Heavy drinking may change DNA, leading to increased craving for alcohol

Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, according to a new study.

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Mechanism explains breast cancer cell plasticity

Researchers have discovered that breast cancer stem cells can shift between cell surface molecules CD44s and CD44v via alternative splicing and consequently alter their ability to survive.

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5th International Young Chef Olympiad kicks off in Delhi

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Tongue microbiome could help identify patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer

Differences in the abundance of certain bacteria living on the tongue can distinguish patients with early pancreatic cancers from healthy individuals, according to results from a new study.

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Whopping big viruses prey on human gut bacteria

Sequencing gut microbiomes typically turns up new microbes and other denizens of the intestinal tract, including viruses or phages that prey on these microbes. A new study has discovered the largest phages every found in humans, with genomes 10 times the average and larger than the genomes of the smallest bacteria. They target bacteria found primarily in people eating non-Western diets. Their large size seems to blur the line between life and non-life.

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Engineers translate brain signals directly into speech

In a scientific first, neuroengineers have created a system that translates thought into intelligible, recognizable speech. This breakthrough, which harnesses the power of speech synthesizers and artificial intelligence, could lead to new ways for computers to communicate directly with the brain. It also lays the groundwork for helping people who cannot speak, such as those living with as ALS or recovering from stroke, regain their ability to communicate with the outside world.

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Women twice as likely to suffer from severe depression after a stroke

New research has found that women are twice as likely to suffer from severe depression following a stroke than men.

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Persistent sore throat could be larynx cancer warning

Doctors should consider larynx cancer when patients report a persistent sore throat, particularly when combined with other seemingly low-level symptoms.

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Tongue microbiome could help identify patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer

Differences in the abundance of certain bacteria living on the tongue can distinguish patients with early pancreatic cancers from healthy individuals, according to results from a new study.

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Whopping big viruses prey on human gut bacteria

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Tiny eye movements affect how we see contrast

Researchers previously believed contrast sensitivity function -- the minimum level of black and white that a person needs to detect a pattern -- was mainly dictated by the optics of the eye and processing in the brain. Now researchers explain that there is another factor at play: contrast sensitivity also depends on small eye movements that a person is not even aware of making.

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Study uncovers why heart attack triggers arrhythmia in some, explores potential treatment

A team of researchers has identified a genetic pathway that causes some individuals to develop an abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, after experiencing a heart attack. They have also identified a drug candidate that can block this pathway.

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Were you waiting for this moment?

With 10 most expensive bikes currently on sale in India, it could just be that opportunity for you

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Janhvi Kapoor turns heads in a gold embellished lehenga from Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla

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Kriti Sanon looks stunning in a black lehenga jacket outfit

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Wood for thought

A peek into what partly defined automobile sturdiness and beauty in the vintage era

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Kangana Ranaut, Bhumi Pednekar give lessons on how to rock casual wear

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Missed an ace?

US-based motorcycle brand Cleveland CycleWerks débuted in India with Cleveland Ace Deluxe. Its first offering needs improvement in refinement and quality

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The best of both worlds

A much-improved, more comfortable and efficient version of Toyota’s hybrid luxury sedan

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‘Car journeys are very relaxing for me’

Classical singer Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar on why he never employs a driver as he prefers to take the wheel himself

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga promotions: Sonam Kapoor steps out in ethnic wear

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Shilpa Shetty experiments with her wardrobe but it fails to impress

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The way you place orders at these restaurants are now multifaceted

The need to make communication inclusive have made restaurants design booklets to help diners communicate with their speech and hearing-impaired staff

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Gear up for the friendship rally

Partner with a visually-impaired navigator and drive your way to the finish line

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Sandhya Raman: Lending a helping hand

Textile revivalist Sandhya Raman tells us how she is striking a balance between traditional crafts and contemporary tastes in her latest collection

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Katrina Kaif and Karisma Kapoor prove why saris can never go out of style

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Kiara Advani gives lessons on how to style a pantsuit effortlessly

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From chair dips to foot drill: Smart ways to exercise at your work desk

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Bizarre fashion trends: ‘Asymmetric Jeans’ makes it to the list

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In exchange for

Having to eat just lettuce for dinner to overcoming animal phobia, teenagers on student exchange programmes are but wiser

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The History of human beings, as shaped by planet earth

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Lowering blood pressure reduces risk of cognitive impairment

Intensive control of blood pressure in older people significantly reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor of early dementia, in a clinical trial.

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'Superbug gene' found in one of the most remote places on Earth

Antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) that were first detected in urban India have been found 8,000 miles away in one of the last 'pristine' places on earth, a new study has shown.

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'Superbug gene' found in one of the most remote places on Earth

Antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) that were first detected in urban India have been found 8,000 miles away in one of the last 'pristine' places on earth, a new study has shown.

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Waist-stature ratio can indicate the risk of cardiovascular disease even in healthy men

Physically active men who are not overweight but who have a relatively high waist-stature ratio are more likely to develop heart disorders, according to a new study.

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Artificial skin could give superhuman perception

A new type of sensor could lead to artificial skin that someday helps burn victims 'feel' and safeguards the rest of us. Researchers wanted to create a sensor that can mimic the sensing properties of skin. Such a sensor would need to be able to detect pressure, temperature, and vibration. But why limit it? Perhaps it could do other things too.

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A solid scaffolding for our cells

To perform properly the task for which they have been synthesized, proteins must first assemble to form effective cellular 'machines'. But how do they recognize their partners at the right time? Researchers have deciphered the fundamental role of the Not1 protein, conserved in all eukaryotic organisms: by regulating the activity of ribosomes, Not1 allows proteins that must work together to be synthesized in the same place and at the same time.

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A 'compelling call' for pediatricians to discuss firearm safety

The Children's commentators point to the 'extremely dangerous' combination of 'the small curious hands of a young child' and 'the easily accessible and operable, loaded handgun' and suggest that pediatricians who counsel families about safely storing weapons tailor messaging to the weapon type and the family's reason for owning a firearm.

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Extratropical volcanoes influence climate more than assumed

The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 had a significant impact on climate, decreasing global mean temperature by about 0.5°C. Like the famous eruptions of Krakatau (1883) and Tambora (1815), Pinatubo is located in the tropics, which has been considered an important factor underlying its strong climate forcing. New research shows that explosive extratropical eruptions can have a strong impact on the climate too.

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Extreme weather and geopolitics major drivers of increasing 'food shocks'

Global food production is suffering from an increasing number of 'food shocks,' with most caused by extreme weather and geopolitical crises. An international study looked at the incidence of land and marine food shocks -- sudden losses in food production -- between 1961 and 2013.

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A solid scaffolding for our cells

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Brain biomarkers could help identify those at risk of severe PTSD

A study has shed light on the neurocomputational contributions to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder in combat veterans. The findings revealed distinct patterns for how the brain and body respond to learning danger and safety depending on the severity of PTSD symptoms. These findings could help explain why symptoms of PTSD can be severe for some people but not others.

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The Pulitzer put me in a good mood for a year: Colson Whitehead

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Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia

Researchers are developing a series of drug compounds that have shown promise in treating acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer that is one of the most lethal cancers. About 19,520 news cases are diagnosed a year, and about 10,670 people a year die from it, according to the American Cancer Society. About 30 percent of AML patients have a mutation caused by a kinase called FLT3, which makes the leukemia more aggressive.

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Updated treatment guidelines for atrial fibrillation recommend a new class of blood thinners to help prevent stroke

Newer anticoagulants, known as non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), are recommended over the traditional warfarin to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Weight loss is recommended for overweight or obese people with AFib.

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Faulty 'brake' interferes with heart muscle's ability to contract and relax

A study in human and mouse heart cells identifies a faulty molecular brake in the most common form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people and athletes and the most common genetic disease of the heart. The faulty brake, found about a quarter of all genetic mutations in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, interferes with the heart muscle's ability to contract and relax,. Treatment with a chemical compound successfully restores normal contractility and relaxation in human heart cells.

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For endangered lemurs, internet fame has a dark side

A ring-tailed lemur named Sefo became an internet sensation in 2016 when a video of him demanding back scratches from two boys was viewed 20 million times in a week. Now, a new study of Twitter activity shows that viral videos of seemingly cuddly endangered animals can have a dark side too -- by fueling demand for them as pets.

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Making 'sense' of the 'cart before the horse' in mammalian cells

Researchers show that antisense RNA can mediated the formation of fusion genes.

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Learning at Every Step

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For endangered lemurs, internet fame has a dark side

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Making 'sense' of the 'cart before the horse' in mammalian cells

Researchers show that antisense RNA can mediated the formation of fusion genes.

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Myocarditis: Overshooting the mark

Researchers have shown that a protein called midkine, a member of the class of signaling molecules known as cytokines, is a key driver of inflammation in the heart muscle that can lead to heart failure in patients with myocarditis.

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To catch a wave, rocket launches from top of world

On Jan. 4, 2019, at 4:37 a.m. EST the CAPER-2 mission launched from Norway. The rocket flew through active aurora borealis, or northern lights, to study the waves that accelerate electrons into our atmosphere.

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Climate change reshaping how heat moves around globe

The Earth's atmosphere and oceans play important roles in moving heat from one part of the world to another, and new research is illuminating how those patterns are changing in the face of climate change.

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Beyond the Number Game

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Cassava high in iron and zinc could improve diets and health in west Africa

A new study shows that field-grown cassava plants overexpressing a combination of plant genes can accumulate significantly higher concentrations of iron and zinc.

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Interactions of messenger RNAs and micro-RNAs during brain development

One of the big challenges in neurobiology is cell classification, a problem compounded by the fact that the same cell type can look different depending on the method of analysis used to classify it -- whether by cell shape, gene expression profile, electrophysiological firing pattern, or selective vulnerability to certain diseases.

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Cassava high in iron and zinc could improve diets and health in west Africa

A new study shows that field-grown cassava plants overexpressing a combination of plant genes can accumulate significantly higher concentrations of iron and zinc.

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Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene

Investigations into what it means to be human have often focused on attempts to uncover the earliest material traces of 'art', 'language', or technological 'complexity'. More recently, scholars have begun to argue that more attention should be paid to the ecological uniqueness of our species. A new study reviews the palaeoecological information associated with hominin dispersals into Southeast Asia and Oceania throughout the Pleistocene (1.25 Ma to 12 ka).

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Groundbreaking new reusable adhesive works underwater

Researchers have introduced a new cutting-edge reusable adhesive that activates in seconds, works underwater, and is strong enough to deadlift 11 pounds: shape memory polymers (SMPs).

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What you eat could impact your brain and memory

High levels of a satiety hormone could decrease a person's likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. For individuals who have higher levels of the hormone, their chance of having mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease decreased by 65 percent.

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What you eat could impact your brain and memory

High levels of a satiety hormone could decrease a person's likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. For individuals who have higher levels of the hormone, their chance of having mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease decreased by 65 percent.

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Finding second hits to knock out leukemia

Targeted drugs are a cornerstone of personalized medicine, yet come with important drawbacks. They restrain disease progression -- but rarely eradicate the cancer. Patients therefore need to take the drugs essentially forever, exposing them to severe side effects and incurring high costs for the healthcare system. Combination therapies could potentially overcome these limitations. A new study shows how epigenetic analysis and automated microscopy help prioritize new drug combinations for leukemia therapy.

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How gender disparities in salary add up over a lifetime

Around the country, women physician researchers make 7 to 8 percent less per year than men. Women faculty are likely to accumulate much less wealth over their lifetimes, researchers found.

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Cancer: A mutation that breaks gene interplay in 3D

Scientists have discovered how a mutated gene can affect the three-dimensional interactions of genes in the cell, leading to various forms of cancer.

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