Miss Peru 2019 stripped of title, barred from Miss Universe pageant after video shows her drunk

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Happy April Fool’s Day 2019: Wishes Images, Funny Messages, SMS, Jokes, Status for Whatsapp and Facebook

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Researchers find ancient Maya farms in Mexican wetlands

Archaeologists used the latest technology to find evidence suggesting ancient Maya people grew surplus crops to support an active trade with neighbors up and down the Yucatan Peninsula. The extensive croplands suggest the ancient Maya could grow surplus crops, especially the cotton responsible for the renowned textiles that were traded throughout Mesoamerica.

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Scientists develop way to perform supercomputer simulations of the heart on cellphones

You can now perform supercomputer simulations of the heart's electrophysiology in real time on desktop computers and even cellphones. A team of scientists developed a new approach that can not only help diagnose heart conditions and test new treatments, but pushes the boundaries of cardiac science by opening up a floodgate of new cardiac research and education.

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Can a protein in cord blood predict risk of death, cerebral palsy in preterm infants?

Researchers have found that some preterm babies born without haptoglobin, a protein in blood cells, have higher odds of brain bleeding, cerebral palsy and death. Their findings suggest that the absence of the protein could serve as a potential biomarker indicating a need for increased monitoring or other preventive interventions.

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White sharks have high levels of mercury, arsenic and lead in their blood

Researchers found high concentrations of mercury, arsenic, and lead, in blood samples obtained from Great white sharks in South Africa. The samples had levels that would be considered toxic to many animals.

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Helping dairy farms reduce nitrogen, save money

The Chesapeake Bay -- about 235 miles down the Susquehanna River from New York's Southern Tier -- and other waterways might grow cleaner, thanks to new updates and improvements in a Cornell dairy nutrition model.

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People can survive organ failure, a review explores how

Although organ failure can be fatal, your kidneys, heart, and liver are prepared for this catastrophe. Emerging research supports the finding that two cell populations quickly respond and work together to restore a non-functioning, or failing, organ. First, the surviving cells go into overdrive, working to keep the organ functioning while stem-like cells replace damaged tissue. A Review explores how this dual-response can save lives.

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Introducing a kinder, gentler way to blow holes in cells

Getting big molecules into cells isn't easy, and it isn't easy on the cells, either. Bulk electroporation blows holes throughout the cell and can kill many of them. Viruses like AAV have limited capacity for macromolecules like Cas9, and lentivirus has safety issues. A new, gentler form of electroporation, called nanoEP, causes less trauma to cells and is more efficient, potentially boosting delivery of large molecules for gene editing or CAR T-cell immunotherapy.

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Home-based tools can help assess dementia risk and progression

Researchers report on a novel four-year, randomized clinical trial evaluating different home-based methods to assess cognitive function and decline in participants over the age of 75.

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Movement toward a stool test for liver cirrhosis

In a study of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and their twins and other close relatives, researchers were able to diagnose liver cirrhosis simply by analyzing a person's stool microbes.

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Modelled climate change impact on mosquito-borne virus transmission

Mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, already threaten over a billion people globally. A study predicts that climate change and rising global temperatures will lead to both increased and new exposures to humans of diseases carried by mosquito vectors Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus.

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What's in this plant? The best automated system for finding potential drugs

Researchers have developed a new computational mass-spectrometry system for identifying metabolomes -- entire sets of metabolites for different living organisms. When the new method was tested on select tissues from 12 plants species, it was able to note over a thousand metabolites. Among them were dozens that had never been found before, including those with antibiotic and anti-cancer potential.

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Modelled climate change impact on mosquito-borne virus transmission

Mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, already threaten over a billion people globally. A study predicts that climate change and rising global temperatures will lead to both increased and new exposures to humans of diseases carried by mosquito vectors Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus.

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What's in this plant? The best automated system for finding potential drugs

Researchers have developed a new computational mass-spectrometry system for identifying metabolomes -- entire sets of metabolites for different living organisms. When the new method was tested on select tissues from 12 plants species, it was able to note over a thousand metabolites. Among them were dozens that had never been found before, including those with antibiotic and anti-cancer potential.

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Kicking goals for kids with autism

Researchers are turning autism interventions on their head with a stand-out sports program that's training coaches how to best achieve results for students with autism.

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Screening for colorectal cancer at 45 would avert deaths, but testing older adults would do more

Starting routine colorectal cancer screening at age 45 rather than 50 would decrease U.S. cancer deaths, but screening a greater number of older and high-risk adults would avert nearly three times as many diagnoses and deaths at a lower cost.

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Researchers optimize gene editing for SCD and beta thalassemia

Gene editing of patients' blood stem cells can potentially cure many blood disorders. But introducing targeted edits into these cells has been challenging, and the edits aren't always stable once the cells engraft in the bone marrow. Researchers now report a CRISPR approach that overcomes these technical challenges.

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A key to soybean cyst nematode growth identified

The soybean cyst nematode, one of the crop's most destructive pests, isn't like most of its wormy relatives. Whereas the vast majority of nematodes look like the microscopic worms they are, the female soybean cyst nematode shape-shifts into a tiny lemon after feeding on soybean roots.

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Harnessing plant hormones for food security in Africa

Striga is a parasitic plant that threatens the food supply of 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientists have found that they can take advantage of Striga's Achilles' Heel: if it can't find a host plant, it dies. The scientists have developed a technique that has potential to reduce the impact of Striga by more than half, helping to safeguard food supplies and farmers' livelihoods.

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Winds of change: Solar variability weakens the Walker cell

Researchers have found robust evidence for signatures of the 11-year sunspot cycle in the tropical Pacific. They analyzed historical time series of pressure, surface winds, and precipitation with focus on the Walker Circulation -- a vast system of atmospheric flow in the tropical Pacific region that affects patterns of tropical rainfall. They have revealed that during periods of increased solar irradiance, the trade winds weaken and the Walker circulation shifts eastwards.

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इंडियन डेंटल एसोसिएशन के तत्वावधान में कार्यशाला आयोजित

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Literature, Left & Lost Compassion

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Welcome, the Gaulwasis

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After $450 Million Sale, a Leonardo Vanished

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Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal and Sonam Kapoor come together for a magazine cover; see pics

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Adventurous. Alone. Attacked.

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Why Bridal Expos Thrive, Even in an Instagram World

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White people’s diet most harmful for environment: Study

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White people’s diet most harmful for environment: Study

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Vitamin C doses may shorten ICU stay: Study

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Vitamin C doses may shorten ICU stay: Study

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All for Art

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War and Pieces

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The Irish charm behind a huge LGBT club in Brooklyn

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Airline booking hacks: What works, and what might get you in trouble

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First-confirmed occurrence of a lambeosaurine dinosaur found on Alaska's North Slope

Paleontologists have discovered the first-confirmed occurrence of a lambeosaurine (crested 'duck-billed' dinosaur) from the Arctic -- part of the skull of a lambeosaurine dinosaur from the Liscomb Bonebed (71-68 Ma) found on Alaska's North Slope. The discovery proves for the first time that lambeosaurines inhabited the Arctic during the Late Cretaceous.

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Meet fashion’s insiders

From interactions with star stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania to master classes, Palladium’s three week fashion soirée is packed with fun

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Gen Next’s woman power

The four emerging designers, highlighted at Lakmé Fashion Week in January, make their Chennai stop

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New Yorkers brace for self-cloning Asian longhorned tick

A new study maps out the increase and spread of the Asian longhorned tick, a new species identified last summer in Westchester and Staten island. What's particularly alarming is that the tick is notorious for its ability to quickly clone itself through asexual reproduction, or reproduce sexually, laying 1,000-2,000 eggs at a time.

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Absolut liquid propels Chennaiites into space

Inspired by ISRO and Stanley Kubrick’s epic film, designer Harsha Biswajit got his guests at Absolut Art Bar thinking about a future without borders

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ACK Alive: Space for all things creative

Amar Chitra Katha sets up its first creative learning centre in Hyderabad, bolstered by the support from actor Rana Daggubati

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A fine balance

No LGBT please: lauki, ghiya, baingan, tinda. Menu-making in the face of the family’s no-nos

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Picture this: Food-related cartoons

We desperately need some humour in these morbid times: even better if the subject is food

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Indulge in these dishes and make your weekend finger-licking good

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Engaging in low-level physical activities can help reduce the risk of cognitive impairment: Study

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Engaging in low-level physical activities can help reduce the risk of cognitive impairment: Study

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Morning Constitutionals

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The persistence of memory

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Flight into Danger

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Flavours and memories

Dedication, doggedness and a love for tradition bind the efforts of a few good East Indians, descendents of the original inhabitants of what was known as Bombay

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Reclaiming the Rebellion

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Sponsored | Things you must do for your parents if you are staying away

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Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor and more: Best airport looks of the week (Mar 24 – Mar 30)

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At 71, she’s never felt pain or anxiety. Now scientists know why

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At 71, she’s never felt pain or anxiety. Now scientists know why

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World Idli Day: Bengaluru loves idli, followed by Mumbai; San Francisco, London have fallen for it too

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Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem

Researchers have linked disruption of a child's gastrointestinal microbiome triggered by early-life adversity -- such as parental separation -- with activity in the regions of the brain associated with emotional health.

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Poor lung function in shorter people linked to increased risk of heart disease

Results from a new study has found that an association between shorter stature and higher risk of heart disease is mainly attributed to our lungs.

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Consider women juggling research/childcare

Offering financial aid to cover childcare costs for female academics attending conferences is one of the suggestions offered by researchers who surveyed Australian women on how caring for children has affected their careers. They also recommend institutions and funding bodies that use publication and citation benchmarks as a key criteria for appointment, promotion and the awarding of grants should adjust those to cater for women who have cared for children.

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New gene essential for making ears of corn

New research extends the growing biological understanding of how different parts of corn plants develop, which is important information for a crop that is a mainstay of the global food supply.

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Supercomputers help supercharge protein assembly

Using proteins derived from jellyfish, scientists assembled a complex sixteen protein structure composed of two stacked octamers by supercharging alone. This research could be applied to useful technologies such as pharmaceutical targeting, artificial energy harvesting, 'smart' sensing and building materials, and more. Computational modeling through XSEDE allocations on Stampede2 (TACC) and Comet (SDSC) refined measurements of structure.

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Supercomputers help supercharge protein assembly

Using proteins derived from jellyfish, scientists assembled a complex sixteen protein structure composed of two stacked octamers by supercharging alone. This research could be applied to useful technologies such as pharmaceutical targeting, artificial energy harvesting, 'smart' sensing and building materials, and more. Computational modeling through XSEDE allocations on Stampede2 (TACC) and Comet (SDSC) refined measurements of structure.

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Exercise is more critical than diet to maintain weight loss

The study showed successful weight-loss maintainers rely on physical activity to remain in energy balance (rather than chronic restriction of dietary intake) to avoid weight regain. Successful weight-loss maintainers are individuals who maintain a reduced body weight of 30 pounds or more for over a year. The study, published in the March issue of Obesity, was selected as the Editor's Choice article.

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April Fools hoax stories could offer clues to help identify 'fake news'

Academic experts in natural language processing who are interested in deception have compared the language used within written April Fools hoaxes and fake news stories. They have discovered that there are similarities in the written structure of humorous April Fools hoaxes -- the spoof articles published by media outlets every April 1 -- and malicious fake news stories.

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66-million-year-old deathbed linked to dinosaur-killing meteor

Paleontologists have found a fossil site in North Dakota that contains animals and plants killed and buried within an hour of the meteor impact that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. This is the richest K-T boundary site ever found, incorporating insects, fish, mammals, dinosaurs and plants living at the end of the Cretaceous, mixed with tektites and rock created and scattered by the impact. The find shows that dinosaurs survived until the impact.

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Making waves: Researchers shed light on how cilia work

Scientists have found the most efficient length for cilia, the tiny hair-like structures designed to sweep out the body's fluids, cells and microbes to stay healthy.

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Proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland

Experts have used an innovative approach to model the proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland.

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New plant breeding technologies for food security

Scientists argue that new plant breeding technologies can contribute significantly to food security and sustainable development. Genome editing techniques in particular, such as CRISPR/Cas, could help to make agriculture more productive and environmentally friendly. The researchers advocate the responsible use and support of these new technologies.

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Sweeping census provides new population estimate for western chimpanzees

A sweeping new census estimates 52,800 western chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus) live in eight countries in western Africa, with most of them found outside of protected areas, some of which are threatened by intense development pressures.

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Two new genes discovered in the developmental defects of canine enamel

In addition to humans, hereditary disorders of enamel development occur in dogs, greatly impacting their dental health and wellbeing. A recent study reveals canine enamel disorders similar to those found in humans, linking them with ENAM and ACP4, two genes previously described in humans.

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Making waves: Researchers shed light on how cilia work

Scientists have found the most efficient length for cilia, the tiny hair-like structures designed to sweep out the body's fluids, cells and microbes to stay healthy.

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Need to increase diversity within genetic data sets

Polygenic scores developed by studying Europeans do a better job at predicting disease risk for people of European ancestry than for those of other ancestries.

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Novel insights into soil biodiversity, Earth's global engine

New findings indicate changes in soil biodiversity are driven by changes in plant cover and soil acidification during ecosystem development.

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Fluorescence discovered in tiny Brazilian frogs

An international team of researchers was studying the acoustic communications of certain miniature frogs. When they discovered that Brachycephalus ephippium could not hear its own mating calls, they searched for alternative visual signals the frogs could use to communicate instead. Unexpectedly, when they shone an ultra-violet (UV) lamp on the frogs, their backs and heads glowed intensely.

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Researchers discover the source of new neurons in brain's hippocampus

Researchers have shown, in mice, that one type of stem cell that makes adult neurons is the source of this lifetime stock of new cells in the hippocampus. These findings may help neuroscientists figure out how to maintain youthful conditions for learning and memory, and repair and regenerate parts of the brain after injury and aging.

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Researchers discover the source of new neurons in brain's hippocampus

Researchers have shown, in mice, that one type of stem cell that makes adult neurons is the source of this lifetime stock of new cells in the hippocampus. These findings may help neuroscientists figure out how to maintain youthful conditions for learning and memory, and repair and regenerate parts of the brain after injury and aging.

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A new model to trial preventative treatments for schizophrenia

Neuroscientists have developed a new animal model of schizophrenia that will enable researchers around the world to better understand the disease and develop new treatments. Schizophrenia, which affects around seven people in 1,000, is a poorly understood group of mental disorders that disrupt cognition and behavior. The precise neurological cause of schizophrenia is unknown and the development of better treatments are urgently needed. This research will provide a model to begin to address some of the underlying fundamental mechanisms involved.

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Quantum physics and origami for the ultimate get-well card

The bizarre optical properties of tiny metal particles -- smaller than light waves -- can be captured on paper to detect even a single target molecule in a test sample. These hyper-sensitive testing devices could be assembled and customized at the point of use in low-resource environments, with virtually limitless applications spanning medicine, forensics, manufacturing and environmental safety.

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Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may play opposite roles in childhood asthma

Dietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children and may also play opposite roles in modifying their response to indoor air pollution, according to new research.

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Pain, pain go away: New tools improve students' experience of school-based vaccines

Researchers have teamed up with educators, public health practitioners and grade seven students in Ontario to develop and implement a new approach to delivering school-based vaccines that improves student experience.

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Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring

Low levels of oxygen in the womb -- which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as preeclampsia -- may cause problems with fertility later in life, a study carried out in rats suggests.

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Bacteria partners with virus to cause chronic wounds

A common bacterial pathogen called Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces a virus that substantially increases the pathogen's ability to infect us, according to a new study.

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Copycat fungus deceives immune system and deactivates body's response to infection

Fungus can imitate signals from our immune system and prevent our body from responding to infection, new research has found.

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Handloom at the movies

From Nayanthara’s Chettinad checks in Viswasam to Keerthy Suresh’s khadi in Mahanati, why costume designers are going back to roots South of the Vindhyas

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Going the vegan way

Vegans from Bengaluru will organise ‘The Kind Fest’ on March 31 to promote veganism.

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Bacteria partners with virus to cause chronic wounds

A common bacterial pathogen called Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces a virus that substantially increases the pathogen's ability to infect us, according to a new study.

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Copycat fungus deceives immune system and deactivates body's response to infection

Fungus can imitate signals from our immune system and prevent our body from responding to infection, new research has found.

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Harnessing T-cell 'stemness' could enhance cancer immunotherapy

A new study sheds light on one way tumors may continue to grow despite the presence of cancer-killing immune cells. The findings suggest a way to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies for cancer treatment.

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Scientists find brain mechanism that naturally combats overeating

Studying a brain region involved in memory, researchers discovered a set of neurons that help mice control their appetite.

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Advantage Amritraj

A self-confessed Rolex loyalist, former tennis star Vijau Amritraj breaks down his classic James Bond style

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Invasive crayfish sabotages its own success, study says

Understanding when and why invasive species populations crash could help managers decide when and where to apply control efforts. After all, invasive species cost the US economy more than $120 billion dollars annually in control and lost grazing, crop yield, and tourism revenue. Could land managers simply wait out some invasions? A new study aims to find out.

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Studying reintroduction of bull trout with simulations

A multi-institutional team of researchers has assessed how environmental, demographic, and genetic factors play a role in the reintroduction of bull trout in Washington State.

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Feather mites may help clean birds' plumage, study shows

Feather mites help to remove bacteria and fungi from the feathers of birds, according to a new study. In fact, the relationship between these mites and their hosts could be considered mutualism, with bird feathers collecting food for mites to eat and mites providing the birds with healthier plumage.

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Schizophrenia: 30 genes under suspicion

A research group has identified 30 genes associated with schizophrenia. The team was able to show which pathological changes in the brain and behavioral abnormalities are triggered by these genes.

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Stabilizing ends of chromosomes could treat age-related disease

A study has uncovered a new strategy that can potentially treat age-related disease and decline. The report shows that restoring the activity of a class of enzymes called sirtuins with a small compound stabilized telomeres and reduced DNA damage, which in turn improved liver disease in a mouse model. This study suggests that maintaining telomere length might help sustain the regenerative capacity of cells and tissues and improve disease outcome.

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First ever living donor HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant

For the first time, a person living with HIV has donated a kidney to a transplant recipient also living with HIV. A multidisciplinary team completed the living donor HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant on March 25, 2019. The doctors say both the donor and the recipient are doing well.

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Consumers view nutrition and health claims differently than regulators

Consumers may not consciously differentiate nutrition and health claims on foods in the way that regulatory experts do, new research reports.

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Cheapest destinations around the world you can visit this summer

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Back to basics with designer Vivek Karunakaran

Chennai-based Vivek Karunakaran celebrates the concept of ‘flawsome’ with an online campaign and a capsule collection

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The ‘green’ homes of Sridhar Radhakrishnan and Achuthsankar S Nair

Mud walls, recycled materials and vernacular architecture are significant features of sustainable homes built by Sridhar Radhakrishnan and Achuthsankar S Nair

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Help your plants to beat the heat

Worried about how your patch of greens will survive in summer? Here are some tips from experts guiding you to maintain them better

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In Bahrain, pearls hold sway

Tiaras to necklaces, a sneak peek at the Magnificent Pearls Exhibition happening this weekend

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NYC’s architectural theatre

Manhattan’s skyline is changing, with art projects inspired by India’s stepwells and a vintage terminal-turned-hotel

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Sanjay Garg on how Raw Mango found its groove

With the launch of his second Delhi store tomorrow, we trace designer Sanjay Garg’s journey through his visual campaigns

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A taste of homely Andhra meals in Visakhapatnam’s Amrutham restaurant

The new restaurant serves some healthy hearty food

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Bhuhu: a new immersive arts course at Wandering Artist

With sculpture, weaving and puppetry, Wandering Artist’s immersive fine arts course is a smart summer project

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Handel for the season: Madras Musical Association’s upcoming concert

One hundred voices and a string orchestra feature in Madras Musical Association’s concert this Sunday

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Sonam Kapoor looks lovely in this Anamika Khanna ensemble

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Magical Walt Disney World locations to say ‘I Do’

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Your guide to ‘green’ flooring

We bring you options with a miminal or zero carbon footprint. By Rashmi Gopal Rao

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The era of co-living

Suresh Rangarajan, Founder and CEO at Colive tells Nidhi Adlakha how the segment is faring in India

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Food flings

Would you prefer to satisfy your croissant craving at L’Opera or polishing off pastries at Wenger’s? Two Delhi-ites batte it out

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Soon, 3D printed tissues to help heal bone, cartilage

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Soon, 3D printed tissues to help heal bone, cartilage

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Back to the Orient

Thaicrate has expanded its menu to include Chinese food

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Novel brain map tracks early brain atrophy from HIV infection

A new map of brain tissue in people with HIV shows atrophy in several areas including a primary neurocognitive control center where shrinkage and loss of function can be seen in scans before clinical symptoms appear.

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A billion people will be newly exposed to diseases like dengue fever as world temperatures rise

As many as a billion people could be newly exposed to disease-carrying mosquitoes by the end of the century because of global warming, says a new study that examines temperature changes on a monthly basis across the world.

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Cultured stem cells reconstruct sensory nerve and tissue structure in the nose

Researchers have developed a method to grow and maintain olfactory stem cells. The work is a launch pad for developing stem cell transplantation therapies or pharmacologic activation of a patient's own dormant cells, to restore the sense of smell where it has been damaged by injury or degeneration.

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Changes in onset of spring linked to more allergies across the US

Human-induced climate change is disrupting nature's calendar, including when plants bloom and the spring season starts, and new research suggests we're increasingly paying the price for it in the form of seasonal allergies. The study, based on over 300,000 respondents between 2002 and 2013, shows that hay fever allergies increase when the timing of spring 'greenup' changes.

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Arbitrary categories improve visual learning transfer, study finds

This type of learning transfer opens the door for applying basic cognitive science research to help patients with vision loss.

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Most precise measurements of sickle cell disease building blocks could lead to new treatments

In a breakthrough study of sickle cell disease, biomedical engineers have revealed that the building blocks of the disease are much less efficient at organizing than previously thought. The findings open the door to new treatments, including new medicines that could be prescribed at lower doses, for the approximately 20 million people worldwide who suffer from the lifelong disease.

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Critical receptor involved in response to antidepressants like ketamine

Effective treatment of clinical depression remains a major mental health issue, with roughly 30 percent of patients who do not respond to any of the available treatments. Researchers have discovered a crucial receptor called mGlu2 that is critical to the mechanism of fast-acting antidepressants such as ketamine when used to treat depression.

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Biologists find a way to boost intestinal stem cell populations

Biologists have found that aging takes a toll on intestinal stem cells and may contribute to increased susceptibility to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The researchers could also reverse this effect in aged mice by treating them with an NAD precursor, which helps boost the population of intestinal stem cells.

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Pediatric cell atlas will map single-cell changes for a deeper view of child health and disease

Biomedical researchers plan to create the Pediatric Cell Atlas, a powerful new resource for fine-grained scientific understanding of human growth and development. Drawing on dramatic recent advances in technology, the Atlas will offer an unprecedented window into the unique biology of children by benchmarking healthy and abnormal tissues at the level of single cells -- the basic units of biology.

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Biomedical engineers grow cardiac patches to help people recover from heart attacks

A little goes a long way. Tiny blood vessels are essential for regenerative engineering and a team led by engineers has detailed innovative methods to ensure highly aligned, dense and mature microvasculature in engineered tissue that can be used for cardiac patches.

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TB: Promising new drugs for old pathogen Mtb

Researchers are targeting a metabolic pathway, the dihydrofolate reductase pathway, crucial for amino acid synthesis to treat TB infections.

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New molecular diagnostic tool

A new sophisticated computational model is bringing an innovative method of diagnosing rare hereditary conditions.

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A ventilation system proves effective at reducing hospital infections

The mechanism produces airflow that removes pathogens present in the air of a hospital room.

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Kochi’s Grand Hotel is the perfect spot for a serving of legacy

Head to Kochi’s Grand Hotel to meet old friends, sip on chilled drinks or bite into crunchy pappadums

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Eating walnuts may help fight breast cancer: Study

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Changes in onset of spring linked to more allergies across the US

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Illuminating water filtration

For the first time, researchers have revealed the molecular structure of membranes used in reverse osmosis.

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Five new frog species from Madagascar

Scientists have named five new species of frogs found across the island of Madagascar. The largest could sit on your thumbnail, the smallest is hardly longer than a grain of rice.

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Reducing water consumption in mining

Plenty of water is needed for beneficiation of mineral ores. Taking the raw material fluorite as their example, researchers have now shown how water usage can be optimized. They have developed a new procedure that extends the simulation of the beneficiation process. It indicates the circumstances in which it makes sense for water to be recycled without incurring losses during ore enrichment. The consumption of fresh water can thereby be significantly reduced.

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Trade war imperils Amazon rainforest, experts warn

Last year, the United States of America imposed tariffs of up to 25 percent on goods imported from China. The Chinese government reacted by imposing tariffs of 25 percent on US goods, including US soybeans. Exports of US soybeans to China in 2018 dropped by 50 percent, even though the trade war had begun in the middle of the year only. Replacement may be provided by Brazil. This might have dramatic impacts on the rainforest, experts warn.

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Artificial intelligence may predict premature death risk: Study

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Sonam Kapoor nails an all-black look in this floor-length gown

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‘Avocado Toast’ is now a paint colour

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Veggie Surprise

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Artificial intelligence may predict premature death risk: Study

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A new class of branched single chain surfactant for enhanced oil recovery reported

A new green surfactant for efficient enhanced oil recovery (EOR) has been developed.

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Knowledge gap closed in our understanding of degradation of ethane

With a share of up to ten percent, ethane is the second most common component of natural gas and is present in deep-seated land and marine gas deposits all around the world. Up to now, it was unclear how ethane is degraded in the absence of oxygen. Researchers have discovered a single-celled organism able to degrade ethane without oxygen.

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Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children

A study suggest that the risk of a child developing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be modulated by the mother's diet during pregnancy. The research analyzed samples of umbilical cord plasma to quantify the levels of omega-6 and omega-3 that reach the fetus. The analysis showed a higher omega-6:omega-3 ratio to be associated with a higher risk of ADHD symptoms at seven years of age.

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Seismic safety upgrades may cost CA hospitals billions

California hospitals would need to make substantial investments -- between $34 billion and $143 billion statewide -- to meet 2030 state seismic safety standards, according to a new report.

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New tool uses RNA sequencing to chart rich maps of cellular and tissue function

A new technique gives an unprecedented view of the cellular organization of tissues. Known as Slide-seq, the method uses genetic sequencing to draw detailed, three-dimensional maps of tissues, revealing not only what cell types are present, but where they are located and what they are doing.

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Improving equity in global physician training

Large numbers of U.S. physicians and medical trainees engage in hands-on clinical experiences abroad where they gain skills working across cultures with limited resources. However, providers from low- and middle-income countries traveling to learn from health care in the United States are rarely afforded the same critical hands-on education.

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Breast cancer: The promises of old recipes

Of the three major subtypes of breast cancer, the triple negative is the most lethal and unlike other breast cancers, it is resistant to most existing therapies. By studying the properties of clofazimine, a 70-year-old antibiotic, scientists demonstrate its effectiveness in stopping the progression of the disease in in vivo tests. These results highlight the need to re-examine with a fresh eye the drugs already on the market.

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New mathematical model could be key to designing effective therapies for brain disorders

A new mathematical model has been developed to quantify the activity of biased G-protein-coupled receptors.

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Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children

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Seismic safety upgrades may cost CA hospitals billions

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Cities under pressure in changing climate

Experts highlight the challenge we face to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase cities' resilience to extreme weather and also give people quality space to live in.

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Mangroves and seagrasses are key nurseries in coastal habitats

Comprehensive analysis suggests that mangroves and seagrasses provide the greatest value as 'nurseries' for young fishes and invertebrates, providing key guidance for managers of threatened marine resources.

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Birds bug out over coffee

New research has found that birds are as picky as coffee snobs when it comes to the trees they'll migrate to for a summer habitat. Migratory birds prefer foraging in native leguminous tree species over non-native and many other trees used on many coffee farms. The findings will help farmers choose trees that are best for both birds and business.

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Consider non-surgical brain stimulation for severe depression, say experts

Non-surgical brain stimulation should be considered as alternative or add-on treatments for adults with severe forms of depression, suggests a new study.

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Engineers craft the basic building block for electrospun nanofibers

Imagine wounds that heal without scars. It's possible with electrospun nanofibers. A team has streamlined the tissue scaffold production process, cutting out time spent removing toxic solvents and chemicals. Using a unique blend of polymers, they hope to speed up biomedical engineering prototyping using identical materials for a range of tests.

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Fewer reproductive years in women linked to an increased risk of dementia

Women who start their period later, go through menopause earlier or have a hysterectomy may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. The study found a link between increased risk of dementia and fewer total reproductive years when women are exposed to higher levels of estrogen hormones.

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New potential therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer discovered

Cancer cells demand enormous amounts of molecular 'food' to survive and grow, and a new study may have identified a new approach to starve the cells of one of the most common and deadly cancers, pancreatic cancer.

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Had enough water? Brain's thirst centers make a gut check

Until recently, scientists believed that a brain region called the hypothalamus makes us thirsty when it detects a drop in the hydration of our blood. But neuroscientistts now realize that this couldn't be the whole story.

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3D-printed tissues may keep athletes in action

Bioscientists have learned to 3D-print scaffolds that may help heal osteochondral injuries of the sort suffered by many athletes.

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Novel methodological tool helps detect synergistic phenomena in phytoplankton growth

Researchers have developed a new model allowing them to observe the key drivers of phytoplankton growth (blooms) patterns in the seas surrounding the United Kingdom.

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In mice, single population of stem cells contributes to lifelong hippocampal neurogenesis

In the latest update in the field of adult neurogenesis, a team of researchers has shown in mice that a single lineage of neural progenitors contributes to embryonic, early postnatal, and adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and that these cells are continuously generated throughout a lifetime.

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Galápagos islands have nearly 10 times more alien marine species than once thought

Over 50 non-native species have found their way to the Galápagos Islands, almost 10 times more than scientists previously thought, reports a new study.

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Sea grapes reveal secrets of plant evolution

Scientists decoded the genome of the popular Okinawan seaweed 'umi-budo' or 'sea grapes,' which could help ease the crop's cultivation and address environmental issues caused by the invasive spread of related species.

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Offspring of older mothers are more responsive to aging interventions

Maternal age affects how well offspring respond to dietary interventions that are known to increase lifespan, scientists report in a rotifer study.

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Running upright: The minuscule movements that keep us from falling

Maybe running comes easy, each stride pleasant and light. Maybe it comes hard, each step a slog to the finish. Either way, the human body is constantly calibrating, making microscopic adjustments to keep us from falling as we weekend-warrior our way to greatness.

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3D-printed tissues may keep athletes in action

Bioscientists have learned to 3D-print scaffolds that may help heal osteochondral injuries of the sort suffered by many athletes.

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In mice, single population of stem cells contributes to lifelong hippocampal neurogenesis

In the latest update in the field of adult neurogenesis, a team of researchers has shown in mice that a single lineage of neural progenitors contributes to embryonic, early postnatal, and adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and that these cells are continuously generated throughout a lifetime.

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Offspring of older mothers are more responsive to aging interventions

Maternal age affects how well offspring respond to dietary interventions that are known to increase lifespan, scientists report in a rotifer study.

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Cancer prevention drug also disables H. pylori bacterium

A medicine currently being tested as a chemoprevention agent for multiple types of cancer has more than one trick in its bag when it comes to preventing stomach cancer, researchers have discovered.

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A bad bout of flu triggers 'taste bud cells' to grow in the lungs

When researchers examined mice that had recovered from severe influenza, they came upon a surprising discovery: Taste bud cells had grown in the animals' lungs. The team believes the cells may play a role in immunity.

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Cancer prevention drug also disables H. pylori bacterium

A medicine currently being tested as a chemoprevention agent for multiple types of cancer has more than one trick in its bag when it comes to preventing stomach cancer, researchers have discovered.

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A bad bout of flu triggers 'taste bud cells' to grow in the lungs

When researchers examined mice that had recovered from severe influenza, they came upon a surprising discovery: Taste bud cells had grown in the animals' lungs. The team believes the cells may play a role in immunity.

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Novel study links fetal exposure to nicotine and sudden infant death syndrome

In utero exposure to nicotine has postnatal effects on development of the heart and its response to adrenalin and may contribute to explanation of why some babies do not wake up during sleep apnea, according to a new study.

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Nanovaccine boosts immunity in sufferers of metabolic syndrome

A new class of biomaterial developed by researchers for an infectious disease nanovaccine effectively boosted immunity in mice with metabolic disorders linked to gut bacteria -- a population that shows resistance to traditional flu and polio vaccines.

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Nanovaccine boosts immunity in sufferers of metabolic syndrome

A new class of biomaterial developed by researchers for an infectious disease nanovaccine effectively boosted immunity in mice with metabolic disorders linked to gut bacteria -- a population that shows resistance to traditional flu and polio vaccines.

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The Serengeti-Mara squeeze -- One of the world's most iconic ecosystems under pressure

Increased human activity around one of Africa's most iconic ecosystems is 'squeezing the wildlife in its core', damaging habitation and disrupting the migration routes of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, an international study has concluded.

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High-speed videos capture how kangaroo rat escapes rattlesnake attack

Kangaroo rats are abundant and seemingly defenseless seed-eating rodents that have to contend with a host of nasty predators, including rattlesnakes -- venomous pit vipers well known for their deadly, lightning-quick strikes. Research now shows that desert kangaroo rats frequently foil snakes through a combination of fast reaction times, powerful evasive leaps, and mid-air, ninja-style kicks.

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Designer organelles bring new functionalities into cells

For the first time, scientists have engineered the complex biological process of translation into a designer organelle in a living mammalian cell. Researchers used this technique to create a membraneless organelle that can build proteins from natural and synthetic amino acids carrying new functionality.

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Designer organelles bring new functionalities into cells

For the first time, scientists have engineered the complex biological process of translation into a designer organelle in a living mammalian cell. Researchers used this technique to create a membraneless organelle that can build proteins from natural and synthetic amino acids carrying new functionality.

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'Free lunch' warps inner spatial map in rat brains and, by implication, human brains

Our brains' neural circuitry creates spatial maps as we navigate through new environments, allowing us to recall locations and directions. While it's been known for some time that we have these internal maps, a study shows how, in rats, those maps get redrawn when the rats learn they'll receive a reward at a certain place on the map.

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Mass amphibian extinctions globally caused by fungal disease

An international study has found a fungal disease has caused dramatic population declines in more than 500 amphibian species, including 90 extinctions, over the past 50 years.

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'Free lunch' warps inner spatial map in rat brains and, by implication, human brains

Our brains' neural circuitry creates spatial maps as we navigate through new environments, allowing us to recall locations and directions. While it's been known for some time that we have these internal maps, a study shows how, in rats, those maps get redrawn when the rats learn they'll receive a reward at a certain place on the map.

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Artificial intelligence can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies

Researchers have created new artificial intelligence software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more accurately and quickly than current methods.

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The bigger question is how and what to conserve: Architect Vikas Dilawari

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Tried and True

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Woman with novel gene mutation lives almost pain-free

A woman in Scotland can feel virtually no pain due to a mutation in a previously-unidentified gene, according to a research article. She also experiences very little anxiety and fear, and may have enhanced wound healing due to the mutation, which the researchers say could help guide new treatments for a range of conditions.

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For some people, attractive wives and high status husbands enhance marital quality

Researchers found that maximizing men -- those who seek to make the 'best' choice -- who had attractive wives were more satisfied at the start of their marriages than maximizing men who had less attractive wives, and maximizing women who had high status husbands experienced less steep declines in satisfaction over time than maximizing women who had low status husbands.

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Same microbe, different effect

Asking a different question about the bacteria in our microbiomes might help target disease more precisely.

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Sexual satisfaction among older people about more than just health

Communication and being in a happy relationship, along with health, are important for sexual satisfaction among older people, according to new research.

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Temporal recalibration: Helping individuals shift perception of time

Playing games in virtual reality (VR) could be a key tool in treating people with neurological conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease. The technology, according to a recent study, could help individuals with these conditions shift their perceptions of time, which their conditions lead them to perceive differently.

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Fur discoveries in Iron Age graves testify to respect for animals

Fur remains found in burial sites demonstrate the importance of hunting traditions in Iron Age Finland and Lapland all the way to the 17th century. According to a recently completed study, they speak of a relationship between humans and animals.

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Same microbe, different effect

Asking a different question about the bacteria in our microbiomes might help target disease more precisely.

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In ancient oceans that resembled our own, oxygen loss triggered mass extinction

Researchers provide first conclusive evidence linking widespread ocean oxygen loss and rising sea levels to a 430-million-year-old mass extinction event.

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What 'Big Data' reveals about the diversity of species

'Big data' and large-scale analyses are critical for biodiversity research to find out how animal and plant species are distributed worldwide and how ecosystems function. The necessary data may come from many sources: museum collections, biological literature, and local databases. Researchers have investigated how this wealth of knowledge can best be integrated so that it can be transported into the digital age and used for research.

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How mosquitoes smell human sweat (and new ways to stop them)

Female mosquitoes are known to rely on an array of sensory information to find people to bite, picking up on carbon dioxide, body odor, heat, moisture, and visual cues. Now researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat.

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Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer

New research links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers.

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'Druggable' mechanism of tau protein pathology discovered

Researchers have uncovered a 'druggable' mechanism of pathological tau protein aggregation -- a significant advance toward finding an effective treatment for early-stage neurodegenerative diseases.

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How mosquitoes smell human sweat (and new ways to stop them)

Female mosquitoes are known to rely on an array of sensory information to find people to bite, picking up on carbon dioxide, body odor, heat, moisture, and visual cues. Now researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat.

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Shrimp claw inspires new method of underwater plasma generation

Researchers are looking to nature for inspiration in developing a new method of underwater plasma generation using shrimp as a model - a discovery that could provide significant improvements for actions ranging from water sterilization to drilling.

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Sea anemones are ingesting plastic microfibers

Tiny fragments of plastic in the ocean are consumed by sea anemones along with their food, and bleached anemones retain these microfibers longer than healthy ones, according to new research. The work is the first-ever investigation of the interactions between plastic microfibers and sea anemones, which are closely related to corals.

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Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer

New research links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers.

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Fashion industry experts say luxury consumers open to sustainability premium

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Kids store 1.5 megabytes of information to master their native language

Learning one's native language may seem effortless. But new research suggests that language acquisition between birth and 18 is a remarkable feat of cognition, rather than something humans are just hardwired to do.

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Diljit Dosanjh unveils his wax statue, the first turbaned figure at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Delhi

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Newly discovered role for climbing fibers: Conveying a sensory snapshot to the cerebellum

Though there is a wealth knowledge supporting the idea that sensory cues benefit motor learning, the precise brain circuitry and mechanisms tying these two together has been debated in recent years. Shedding new light on this topic, new research has revealed that a special input pathway into the cerebellum seems to hold the key to coding sensory information.

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A more accurate method to diagnose cancer subtypes

Researchers have developed a method for detecting the products of 'fusion' genes in cancer cells more accurately than current clinical methods.

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How nerve cells control misfolded proteins

Researchers have identified a protein complex that marks misfolded proteins, stops them from interacting with other proteins in the cell and directs them towards disposal. They have identified the so-called Linear Ubiquitin Chain Assembly Complex, Lubac for short, as a crucial player in controlling misfolded proteins in cells. The group is hoping to find a new therapeutic approach to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or Huntington's chorea, all of which are associated with misfolded proteins.

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Fullerenes bridge conductive gap in organic photovoltaics

Organic photovoltaics have achieved remarkably high efficiencies, but finding optimum combinations of materials for high-performance organic solar cells, which are also economically competitive, still presents a challenge. Researchers from the United States and China have now developed an innovative interlayer material to improve device stability and electrode performance. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, the authors describe their fullerene-spiked, readily processable ionene polymer, which boosts the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells.

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Drug shortages: Limited warnings, followed by rationing and hoarding

In a national survey, hospital pharmacy managers report a lack of advance notice, frequent drug shortages, hoarding and even rationing. Improving the supply of generic medications and creating novel strategies to manage scarce drugs is needed.

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New muscular disease: Myoglobinopathy

Researchers have described a new muscular disease caused by a mutation in the myoglobin gene.

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Computer program predicts risk of deadly irregular heart beats

Combining a wealth of information derived from previous studies with data from more than 500 patients, an international team led by researchers has developed a computer-based set of rules that more accurately predicts when patients with a rare heart condition might benefit -- or not -- from lifesaving implanted defibrillators.

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Codifying the universal language of honey bees

In a paper appearing in April's issue of Animal Behaviour researchers decipher the instructive messages encoded in the insects' movements, called waggle dances.

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Old for new: Using ancient genetic variation to supercharge wheat

A global, collaborative effort sheds light on the genetic basis of biomass accumulation and efficiency in use of light, both of which are bottlenecks in yield improvement in wheat.

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Brain fry for breakfast?

On how mornings in Madurai are incomplete without meat on the plate

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Unravelling Goa’s hidden flavours

There’s more to it than vindaloo and xacuti

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She rides the thunder: Sunitha Simon

The woman, the machine, the kick. The pride is nothing without responsibility and safety, says Thunderbird Storm rider Sunita Simon

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Computer tool predicts risk of deadly irregular heart beats

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Computer tool predicts risk of deadly irregular heart beats

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‘Contraceptive jewellery’ may make family planning more attractive

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A lot can happen over pehelwan lassi

You can eat it as dessert or drink it as a refreshing cooler, but be sure not to miss the lassi when in Varanasi

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Chennai serves up Hyderabadi biryani and some ale

Libarrel in Mylapore offers continental and Indian fare alongside an extensive bar menu, with sports-ready TV screens to boot

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How techies are logging in for the polls

With digital space playing a crucial role in influencing voters, many techies are working behind the scenes for the upcoming Lok Sabha election

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‘Contraceptive jewellery’ may make family planning more attractive

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Bringing local back

From a vibrant green soup made with desi tomatoes to a green tamarind chutney for kebabs, home-grown seasonal produce is now enjoying its moment in the sun

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Tamarind tales

If you ever have to harvest your own tamarind, here’s how you do it

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Wood-fired goodness

Watch your pizza take shape from scratch at Bon Pizza in the city

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Over 20,000 people took part in this centuries-old massive fishing festival in Madurai

Fishing lines, bamboo baskets, saris, and even towels were used to catch fish at the centuries-old fishing festival at Kallandhiri, near Madurai, that drew thousands of people from far and wide last week

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Chira, from Chirala to Delhi

Ikat saris in natural dyes, with colours that surprise and lines that stand out

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Anthony Bourdain memorial book to release in May

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‘Change is inevitable’

Parimala Jaggesh says with a little bit of planning the traffic problem can be solved

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IPL 2019: Pet parents can now watch the match with their furry babies at Chinnaswamy Stadium

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Asterix fans rejoice: First four albums of the comic series are now available in Hindi

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Artificial intelligence can predict premature death, study finds

Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare in the future, a new study suggests

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Historical trade of tortoiseshell reveals origins of modern wildlife trafficking networks

Historical tortoiseshell trade routes may have established the groundwork for modern illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to new research. The study also concludes that the tortoiseshell trade harvested nine million turtles, more than six times previous estimates.

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Laborer, doorkeeper, future queen: Neurobiology in turtle ants reflects division of labor

The neurobiology of turtle ants differs significantly according to their specialized role within the colony, according to a new study.

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Low-dose radiation therapy improves delivery of therapeutic nanoparticles to brain tumors

Radiation therapy may increase the uptake of therapeutic nanoparticles by glioblastomas, raising the possibility of using both growth-factor-targeted and immune-system-based therapies against the deadly brain tumor, according to a new study.

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Social media has remarkably small impact on Americans' beliefs, research finds

Social media had only a small influence on how much people believed falsehoods about candidates and issues in the last two presidential elections, a pair of new national studies found. And Facebook -- which came under fire for spreading misinformation in the 2016 campaign -- actually reduced misperceptions by users in that election compared to those who consumed only other social media.

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Study of female weightlifters crushes stereotype

A new study shows that elite women weightlifters have the same amount, and in some cases more, of the muscle fibers needed for the sport compared to their male counterparts.

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Crop damage: Researchers advance effort to manage parasitic roundworms

Roundworms that feed on plants cause approximately $100 billion in annual global crop damage. Now researchers have made a patent-pending discovery that certain enzymes in roundworms, called nematodes, behave differently than the same enzymes in humans, with amino acids potentially playing a key role.

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Gene transfer improves diabetes-linked heart ailment

Researchers have shown that a gene transfer technique can combat heart dysfunction caused by diabetes.

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Arctic warming contributes to drought

According to new research, changes similar to those after the ice age 10,000 years ago could be in store today because a warming Arctic weakens the temperature difference between the tropics and the poles. This, in turn, results in less precipitation, weaker cyclones and weaker mid-latitude westerly wind flow -- a recipe for prolonged drought.

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Adhesive formed from bee spit and flower oil could form basis of new glues

Researchers are looking to a bee 'glue' as a model for a bioinspired adhesive because of its unique properties and ability to remain sticky through a range of conditions.

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New cryptic bird species discovered

Through persistent detective work and advances in genetic sequencing technology, researchers have discovered a new species of bird on Borneo -- the Cream-eyed Bulbul, or Pycnonotus pseudosimplex.

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Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate the brain

Just looking at something that reminds us of coffee can cause our minds to become more alert and attentive, according to a new study.

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'Master pacemaker' for biological clocks identified

What makes a biological clock tick? According to a new study the surprising answer lies with a gene typically associated with stem and cancer cells.

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Solving a hairy forensic problem

For decades, forensic scientists have tested strands of hair to reveal drug use or poisoning. But in recent years, reports have questioned the technique -- in particular, its ability to distinguish between the intake of a substance and external contamination of the hair.

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Tumor-promoting enzymes USP25 and USP28: Substantial differences identified

Researchers have solved the structures of the cancer-promoting enzymes USP25 and USP28, and identified significant differences in their activities. Both enzymes promote the growth of various tumors. The results could benefit towards the development of new, low-side-effects anticancer drugs.

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Signs of 1906 earthquake revealed in mapping of offshore northern San Andreas Fault

A new high-resolution map of a poorly known section of the northern San Andreas Fault reveals signs of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and may hold some clues as to how the fault could rupture in the future, according to a new study.

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Dramatic housing transformation in sub-Saharan Africa revealed for first time

Housing with improved water and sanitation, sufficient living area and durable construction has doubled in sub-Saharan Africa between 2000 and 2015, according to new research.

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Researchers aim to demystify complex ag water requirements for Produce Safety Rule

In an effort to ensure the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables for consumers, researchers are helping to explain complex federal food safety rules and develop new ways to assess agricultural water use.

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The Fabric of Life

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The salt-craving neurons

Pass the potato chips, please! New research discovers neural circuits that regulate craving and satiation for salty tastes.

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‘People are unaware how architects are useful to society’

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Diving into waste

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On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day

The often embraced 'cheat day' is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research says that just one 75-gram dose of glucose -- the equivalent a large bottle of soda or a plate of fries -- while on a high fat, low carbohydrate diet can lead to damaged blood vessels.

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New medication gives mice bigger muscles

Researchers have studied a new group of medicinal products which increase the muscle- and bone mass of mice over a few weeks. This offers hope to the elderly and people suffering from weak muscles and bones due to illness.

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Researchers optimize aptamer with enhanced myelin-binding properties for MS treatment

A new study has demonstrated the enhanced ability of an optimized 20-nucleotide derivative of a larger DNA aptamer to bind myelin in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis.

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On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day

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New medication gives mice bigger muscles

Researchers have studied a new group of medicinal products which increase the muscle- and bone mass of mice over a few weeks. This offers hope to the elderly and people suffering from weak muscles and bones due to illness.

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Glowing tumors show scientists where cancer drugs are working

Experimenting with mice, researchers report they have successfully used positron emission tomography (PET) scans to calculate in real time how much of an immunotherapy drug reaches a tumor and what parts of a cancer remain unaffected.

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Retinal prion disease study redefines role for brain cells

Scientists studying the progression of inherited and infectious eye diseases that can cause blindness have found that microglia, a type of nervous system cell suspected to cause retinal damage, surprisingly had no damaging role during prion disease in mice. In contrast, the study findings indicated that microglia might delay disease progression.

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Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma

Engineers have built a tiny, flexible sensor that is faster and more precise than past attempts at tracking a brain chemical elevated in brain diseases and neurotrauma.

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Smartphone app detects diet cheat

According to a recent study, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app called OnTrack can predict ahead of time when users are likely to lapse in their weight loss plan and help them stay on track.

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The regeneration of a cell depends on where it is positioned

Researchers report a new single-cell RNA sequencing technology, single cell-digital gene expression, which can measure the transcriptome while preserving the positional information of the cell in the tissue. The technique was validated in the moss plant Physcomitrella patens by measuring how the location of a cell in a leaf influences its regenerative properties.

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People 'hear' flashes due to disinhibited flow of signals around the brain, suggests study

A synaesthesia-like effect in which people 'hear' silent flashes or movement, such as in popular 'noisy GIFs' and memes, could be due to a reduction of inhibition of signals that travel between visual and auditory areas of the brain, according to a new study. It was also found that musicians taking part in the study were significantly more likely to report experiencing visual ear than non-musician participants.

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Retinal prion disease study redefines role for brain cells

Scientists studying the progression of inherited and infectious eye diseases that can cause blindness have found that microglia, a type of nervous system cell suspected to cause retinal damage, surprisingly had no damaging role during prion disease in mice. In contrast, the study findings indicated that microglia might delay disease progression.

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Autonomous weed control via smart robots

Soybean fields are becoming increasingly infested with a glyphosate-resistant weed called 'palmer amaranth.' One pesticide currently used for controlling it is 'Dicamba,' but it has devastating effects on adjacent areas, because it tends to drift when sprayed during windy conditions. Researchers report that they have now developed a drift-free, weed-specific applicator, which will pave the way for autonomous weed control with smart robots.

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Lying, sitting or standing: Resting postures determined by animals' size

Cows always lie on their chests so that their digestion is not impaired. Rodents sometimes rest sitting down, while kangaroos sometimes lie on their backs. The larger the animal, the less often it lies down, and when it does, it is more likely to lie on its side - but there are exceptions.

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The regeneration of a cell depends on where it is positioned

Researchers report a new single-cell RNA sequencing technology, single cell-digital gene expression, which can measure the transcriptome while preserving the positional information of the cell in the tissue. The technique was validated in the moss plant Physcomitrella patens by measuring how the location of a cell in a leaf influences its regenerative properties.

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Freshwater coastal erosion alters global carbon budget

Shoreline erosion can transform freshwater wetlands from carbon-storage pools to carbon sources, according to a new study. Wave action and high water levels sweep away soils and plants at a rate much higher than nature can replace them. An accurate measurement of this carbon budget imbalance may help better prioritize coastal management efforts and improve global carbon-cycle models.

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Step it up: Does running cadence matter? Not as much as previously thought

Contrary to long-standing popular belief, running at a prescribed, one-size-fits-all ''optimal'' cadence doesn't play as big a role in speed and efficiency as once thought.

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The ‘Made in Heaven’ style guide

Poornamrita Singh, stylist for Amazon Prime’s ‘Made in Heaven’ series, breaks down the process of styling the cast, which includes Sobhita Dhulipala, Kalki Koechlin and Jim Sarbh

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Massive earthquakes provide new insight into deep Earth

In a first-ever study of two of the largest deep earthquakes ever recorded in human history, researchers reveal new and surprising information about our planet's mysterious, ever-changing interior.

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Are no-fun fungi keeping fertilizer from plants?

Research explores soil, fungi, phosphorus dynamics.

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Colder temperatures foster greater microbial diversity on amphibian skin

A far-reaching global study has found that climate is a critical determinant of microbial diversity on amphibian skin, with colder, more variable temperatures producing richer bacterial communities than warmer, more stable environments.

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EU consumption results in high carbon emissions from tropical deforestation, studies show

A sixth of all emissions resulting from the typical diet of an EU citizen can be directly linked to deforestation of tropical forests. Two new studies shed new light on this impact, by combining satellite imagery of the rainforest, global land use statistics and data of international trade patterns.

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Helping infants survive brain cancer

Choroid plexus carcinoma (CPC) is a particularly challenging type of brain cancer: The tumor most commonly arises in infants under the age of one. Progress in developing effective therapies has been hindered by the lack of models that could help researchers better understand the cancer. Now, scientists from SBP have developed a novel mouse model of CPC and have used it to identify multiple potential drug compounds.

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A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes

We all have a remedy -- a glass of wine or a piece of chocolate -- for lifting our spirits when we're in a bad mood. Rather than focusing on ways to make ourselves feel better, a team of researchers suggests wishing others well.

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Bhagwaan ke Pakwaan: In search of food and faith

Varud Gupta and Devang Singh Thukral’s book is as much a travelogue as it’s a photodiary and cookbook, says Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal

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Eating small amounts of red and processed meats may increase risk of early death

A new study suggests that eating red and processed meats -- even in small amounts -- may increase the risk of death from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease.

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How light from street lamps and trees influence the activity of urban bats

A study sheds new light on how exactly ultraviolet (UV) emitting and non-UV emitting street lamps influence the activity of bats in the Berlin metropolitan area and whether tree cover might mitigate any effect of light pollution.

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Eating small amounts of red and processed meats may increase risk of early death

A new study suggests that eating red and processed meats -- even in small amounts -- may increase the risk of death from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease.

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Future of elephants living in captivity hangs in the balance

Scientists are looking at ways to boost captive populations of Asian elephants without relying on taking them from the wild.

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Patients say lack of physician guidance and fear of side effects are why they don't take statins as prescribed

Despite national guidelines indicating that statins can lower risk of heart attack and stroke, many patients who could benefit do not take them. Most of these patients say they were never offered the cholesterol-lowering drugs, or they experienced or were fearful of possible side effects.

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A run just for fun in Coimbatore The Hindu - Fitness

The humans of Coimbatore Runners organised a friendly run so that runners from across the city could say hello to each other

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Parental support linked to how well millennials transition to college life

Researchers show that how well parents or guardians support millennials' psychological needs prior to their transition to college is an important predictor of their psychological well-being as they adapt to college life.

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Compared to sustained inflations for extremely premature infants, standard treatment prevails

Preterm infants must establish regular breathing patterns at delivery. For extremely preterm infants requiring resuscitation at birth, a ventilation strategy involving two sustained inflations, compared with standard intermittent positive pressure ventilation, did not reduce the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death at 36 weeks postmenstrual age.

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Repeat heart attack and early death linked to hospitals with low care scores

Heart attack patients treated at hospitals with low care scores are at greater risk for another heart attack and/or death due to cardiovascular causes, researchers found. Their study compared care scores in the New Jersey Hospital Performance Reports with one-month and one-year rates of readmission for heart attack or death due to cardiovascular causes.

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Nurse work environments linked to outcomes

Nurses play critical roles in patient safety and are often the last line of defense against medical errors and unsafe practices. Considerable research has explored the relationship between the nurse work environment and a variety of patient and nurse quality and safety outcomes. But until now, no synthesis of this body of research has been made to clearly articulate the association between nurse work environments and health care quality, safety and patient and clinician well-being.

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