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Joe Biden expects Ukraine to be ‘a central’ item in 2+2 discussions : Spokesperson
New York : President Joe Biden expects that when the top diplomatic and defence leaders of India and the US meet, Russias invasion of Ukraine and its impact on energy and food will be "a central" item in their discussions, according to his…
How Covid-19 triggers massive inflammation
New York : US researchers have identified the reason why Covid-19 causes severe inflammation in some people, leading to acute respiratory distress and multi-organ damage.The study, led by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital, also…
Twin studies identify new genetic links to schizophrenia
New York: International groups of researchers have led the largest-ever genetic studies to identify large numbers of specific genes that could play important roles in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder that…
Study reveals how Covid can lead to long-term pain
New York : A team of researchers has provided important insights into how SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus responsible for Covid-19 can lead to long-term pain.Using a hamster model of SARS-CoV-2 infection, the research team found that the infection…
New CRISPR technique in human blood to help find cure for HIV
New York : US scientists are using new advances in CRISPR gene-editing technology to uncover new biology that could lead to long-lasting treatments and new therapeutic strategies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).The HIV epidemic has…
Sleeping with even low light is harmful for health: Study
New York : Close the blinds, draw the curtains and turn off all the lights before bed because exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during night-time sleep can harm your health.According to researchers at Northwestern University in the…
Tom Latham’s career-best 140 helps New Zealand thump Netherlands by 118 runs
Hamilton : Captain Tom Latham's scintillating career-best knock of 140 not out helped New Zealand thump Netherlands by 118 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series at Seddon Park on Saturday.Latham, also the…
Sound gets slower on Mars as ‘deep silence prevails’, reveals NASA rover
New York : While a 'deep silence prevails' on the Red Planet, NASA rover Perseverance has captured several interesting noises during its explorations and a first analysis of acoustics based on recordings has found that the speed of sound is…
Eating more mushrooms may be good for your gut health
New York : Next time you order a pizza or whip up a creamy risotto, go ahead and load on the mushrooms.Adding more of the edible fungi into your diet may be one way to counteract the health risks associated with the Western-style diet…
Pfizer Covid vax in kids aged 5-11 cut Omicron hospitalisations by 68%
New York : Vaccination of 5 to 11-year-olds reduced hospitalisations with Covid-19 by more than two thirds during the Omicron surge and also protected against severe illness, according to a new study.The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for…