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Of the 100 transplants, the surgeons also conducted 2 paediatric transplants with recipients aged just 11 and 12 years, which is a rarity in itself.

After being transplanted into surrogate pig mothers, the humanised kidneys in development exhibited regular structure and tubule formation within a span of 28 days.

Human senses of smell and taste both rely on sensory neurons in the peripheral nervous system.

The study was published in the American Academy of Neurology's medical publication.

Glaucoma is a common eye disease that damages the optic nerve and thereby the field of vision. In the most serious cases, glaucoma can lead to blindness.

The ASEAN-India Summit held here on Thursday decided to strengthen cooperation on food security and nutrition through promoting mutual trade and investment.

Diabetic retinopathy is a serious sight-threatening complication of diabetes and can cause permanent vision loss and blindness.

The study, published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, shows great potential for using large herbivores as a natural weapon to prevent invasive plants from out-competing native species.

A team at University of Southern California (USC) found not only how sex hormones drive differences in male and female mouse kidneys, but also how lowering testosterone can "feminise" this organ and improve its resilience.

The Kuiper Belt is a massive ring composed of interstellar objects such as dwarf planets, asteroids, carbon masses and icy volatile elements like methane and ammonia.

The Da Vinci system, which was inaugurated by Chinna Jeeyar Swami, will cater to critical robotic surgical requirements for wide varieties of specialties including cancer, gastroenterology, orthopedics etc.

Published in Nature Human Behaviour, the study reaffirms decades of individual research, challenging the long-standing belief that "opposites attract."

A new study sponsored by McGill University investigates why persons living in Atlantic regions are more likely to develop melanoma than other Canadians

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Chairperson Priyank Kanungo said, "OTT platforms are jeopardizing children's health for profit.

World Spinal Cord Injury Day is observed on September 5 annually to raise awareness on spine injuries.

In fact, the study found that there were less chances of death after heart attack in vaccinated individuals.

The team from the Kyoto University showed the mechanism by which breast cancer is formed in the cells of the mammalian epithelium, whose main function is to secrete milk.

Home is where our lives find their anchor, a place that wields substantial influence over our lifestyle.

"Air pollution is already damaging our lungs. Now the effects of climate change are becoming a major threat to respiratory patients," Professor Zorana Jovanovic Andersen said.

The first such public meeting to address grievances will be conducted on September 7.

"Increasing life expectancy, later age at the time of first child birth, nulliparity, obesity and alcohol consumption are some of the important risk factors," Dr Jyoti Wadhwa said.

Among other things, the researchers found indications of DNA damage and signs of inflammation in the blood.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic incidents that can affect a person's physical and mental health over time

A clinical trial evaluating the impact of behavioural and psychological interventions on quality of life, physical and mental wellbeing, and the cardiotoxic effects of breast cancer treatment will be conducted in 750 patients with breast cancer at six clinical centres in Europe.