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Pohang: In collaboration with Dr Hyo Jeong Kim of the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, a research team led by Professor Hyung Joon Cha, Woo Hyung Park, and PhD candidate Jae Yun Lee from the Department of Chemical Engineering at POSTECH has created a bioadhesive for skin grafting that contains two different types of […]
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London: With 69 per cent people reporting headache prior to a Covid infection, it has become the leading symptom of the disease, according to a study. Researchers from King’s College London analysed data from the ZOE Covid Symptom study app and found headache as one of the earlier signs of the condition. It is also […]
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Hyderabad: Riding high on the success of her two interesting projects – ‘Ittu Si Baat’ and ‘Ishq Express’, Gayatrii Bhhardwaj recently flew to Kenya to unwind along with her family and friends. Gayatrii chose to holiday at the Maasai Mara National Reserve that is famous for its beautiful landscape and wildlife. The promising and gorgeous […]
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Hyderabad: What’s funny about doctors? If you do a double take at this question, it’s understandable. Doctors are a dour bore lot. There is nothing funny about them, although they routinely prescribe laughter as the best medicine. But one thing is for sure. There is no dearth of amusing jokes about them. Sample this: A […]
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Beijing: Over the past few decades, ultraviolet (UV) irradiation has been used as an alternative water disinfection technology. However, a chlorine and UV combination technique may improve the disinfection effectiveness of chlorination and reduce the need for applied chlorine dose in water treatment as compared to standard free chlorine disinfectants, according to a study. The […]
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Hyderabad: ‘Aarnikha’ premium jewellery exhibit is set to bedazzle the city with its premium jewellery showcase on July 9 and 10 at Hotel Park Hyatt, Banjara Hills. Actors Kamakshi Bhaskarla and Priya Inturu, besides many models, graced the fashion show of the exhibit, which aims to create an enticing experience for jewellery lovers in the […]
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New Haven: Few would contest the possibility of love partners influencing each other’s opinions and actions, but what about their perspectives on climate change specifically? There hasn’t been much research done on the dynamics of climate change discussions in romantic relationships and how one partner’s opinions might affect the other. The findings of the research […]
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New Delhi: Amid a monkeypox outbreak in several countries, researchers here have said that the possibility of the disease becoming a pandemic is low, and that the virus can be contained by strong surveillance, isolation of confirmed cases, contact tracing, and ‘off-label use’ of smallpox vaccines for ‘ring vaccination’. The group of public health and […]
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California: Researchers have measured the stability and infectivity of four variants of SARS-CoV-2 in 5-10 um-wide aerosolized droplets over a period of 5 seconds to 20 minutes and found a reduction in infectivity by around 90% after 20 minutes; loss of infectivity was associated with relative humidity and aerosol pH, providing insight into the mechanisms […]
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New Delhi: What if there was another way to give love a shot than to swipe on hundreds of profiles online? Well, for those who are app-fatigued or believe in old school meet-cutes, speed dating could be a refreshing change to speed-meet a potential match in a physical setting, on a quick date that’s just […]
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New Delhi: While the Covid-19 pandemic was hard for all, children belonging to the most marginalised section in India were the worst affected as it led to their increased isolation, affecting their mental health significantly, according to a report on Tuesday. The report by non-profit Save the Children-Bal Raksha Bharat showed an increase in feelings […]
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New Delhi: Nearly nine in 10 (87 per cent) professional workers in India believe that sharing emotions at work makes them more productive and boosts feelings of belonging, a new LinkedIn report said on Tuesday. The research revealed that more than three in four (76 per cent) professionals in India feel more comfortable expressing their […]
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New Delhi: Anyone who’s ever had a pet knows how important it is to get them vaccinated on time to protect them against all known diseases, whether minor or major one. When it comes to dogs, vaccination is paramount early on, along with periodic booster doses afterwards. The full range of puppy vaccinations begin from […]
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Jerusalem: The well-being of patients depends on effective pain treatment. According to a recent study, doctors prescribed less painkillers at night than during the day. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’. One of the largest problems facing the modern healthcare system is pain management. […]
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Vienna: How long someone lives with Parkinson’s disease may be down to specific gene mutations, according to new research presented at the ongoing 8th European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress in Austria. Scientists from four institutes in Paris, including the prestigious Paris Brain Institute at the Sorbonne Universite, studied the records of 2,037 Parkinson’s disease […]
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Houston: Scientists from Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine, and affiliated institutions report that they have discovered a blood molecule that is created during exercise and can significantly lower food intake and obesity in mice. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Nature’. The findings improve our understanding of the […]
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New Delhi: Young women with comorbidities like chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes, hypertension had a higher risk of death due to Covid than males during the first phase of pandemic in India, according to a retrospective study. A team of researchers of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi conducted the study on 2,586 Covid-19 hospitalised patients who […]
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New Delhi: Are you longing for a meal that you had in a different city or in your hometown while vacationing? In the quick-commerce era and advancements in technology, relishing the same meal, and fresh, within hours right at your home is not impossible anymore. Several food tech startups have entered the market to deliver your […]
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Zurich: According to a recent study by scientists at ETH Zurich, the University Hospital Basel, and the University of Basel, circulating cancer cells that later form metastases primarily emerge during the sleep phase of the affected individuals. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Nature’. Breast cancer is one of the most […]
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Washington: A new DNA analysis reveals the reason behind odd mating habits, body features and evolutionary future of mites that live in the hair follicles of humans. According to new research, tiny mites that live in human pores and breed on our faces at night are becoming such simplified organisms due to their unusual lifestyles […]
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Hyderabad: Hi Life exhibition which has recently achieved the record for generating highest footfall in fashion and lifestyle exhibition segment is back with another edition. Being held till June 26 at HICC-Novotel, HITEC City, the showcase brings an exciting display of fashion, glamour, style and luxury under one roof. Actors Surbhi Puranik and Saanve Meghana […]
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Hyderabad: The inability to balance on one leg for 10 seconds is linked to a risk of early death, a new study claims. The study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine links the inability to balance on one leg for 10 seconds to almost double the risk of death from any cause in […]
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Sao Paulo: In a rare case, Brazilian scientists used breast milk to treat Covid-19 in a woman with a rare genetic disease that makes her immune system unable to combat viruses and other pathogens. The patient who was diagnosed with Covid-19, in March 2021, tested positive for 124 days by RT-PCR. She was advised by […]
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Columbus: According to a recent study, a group of researchers found important molecular information that could support scientists to develop more effective treatment and strategies to prevent difficult to treat form of melanoma skin cancer. The findings were published in the journal ‘Nature Communications’.In this new report, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – […]