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Aussie scientists unravel vital role of ‘junk’ DNA
Sydney: A piece of DNA, previously considered as 'junk' material by scientists, could be the key to extinguishing fear-related memories for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias, according to a new study led by…
Organs from Covid positive fatalities are safe: Study
New York: Evidence is mounting to show that organ donation from dying donors testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 appears to be safe and does not cause Covid-19 in the patient receiving the donated organ, according to a study. The Covid pandemic…
Scientists can now read whole genome sequencing of IVF embryo
New York : In a significant breakthrough, scientists at a US-based gene analytics firm claimed that they can decode almost all the DNA of days-old embryos created via in vitro fertilisation (IVF), the Science reported.According to MyOme,…
Face masks best suited to check spread of Tuberculosis, say doctors
Hyderabad : Simple measures like wearing of face masks and maintaining social distance used to check spread of Covid-19 can also prove most effective in preventing the spread of tuberculosis, say healthcare professionals.On the eve of World…
Covid virus may double preterm birth risk, maternal morbidity
New York : Pregnant patients who tested positive for the coronavirus were found to have more than double the risk of poor outcomes including preterm birth, blood clot, according to a study that emphasised the need to promote maternal…
Covid-19 infection increases risk of Type 2 diabetes: Study
London : People who have had Covid-19 are at increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a study.The study, published in the journal Diabetologia, showed that patients with Covid-19 developed Type 2 diabetes more frequently…
Man with rare brain disorder successfully treated at Hyderabad hospital
Hyderabad : A 32-year-old man, diagnosed with a rare disorder with symptoms of tightness of hands and legs and having difficulty in walking, like in Parkinson's disease, was successfully treated using advanced treatment protocols at a…
Scientists uncover new targets for treating Parkinson’s
New York : Scientists have found that a type of immune cells of people with Parkinson's disease have a very specific gene signature, a finding that may open the door to new treatments and diagnostics for the debilitating…
Why women are more likely to die after heart attack than men
London : Women are less likely to receive life-saving treatment for cardiogenic shock than men and thus, are more at risk of death, according to research.Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition in which the heart suddenly fails to…
Shortness of breath could signal heart attack with worst survival rate Study
London : Shortness of breath may be a sign of heart attack and lead to less survival than those with typical symptoms of chest pain, according to a study.The researchers from Braga Hospital in Portugal, showed that just 76 per cent of heart…