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UK scientists grow cells on moving robot skeleton
London : A team of scientists at the University of Oxford and robotics firm Devanthro have, in a novel research, grown cells on a moving robot skeleton.Robotic devices are increasingly used in tissue engineering and tissue culture…
Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain ageing, cognitive decline
New York : Scientists have demonstrated that normal brain ageing is accelerated by approximately 26 per cent in people with progressive Type 2 diabetes compared with individuals without the disease, according to a study. There is already…
Breakthrough Covid more likely in cancer, Alzheimer’s patients
New York : Breakthrough Covid-19 cases resulting in infections, hospitalisations and deaths are significantly more likely in cancer and Alzheimer's patients, according to two new studies. "breakthrough infection" is when a fully vaccinated…
Existing drug brings hope for people with spinal cord injuries
London : UK scientists have shown that an existing drug may significantly reduce damage after spinal cord injury by blocking the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.The research published in Clinical and Translational Medicine…
Fruits, veggies may help kids with ADHD fight inattention: Study
New York : Eating fruits and vegetables may help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reduce inattention issues, a new study has suggested.Inattention is a hallmark of ADHD and creates trouble for children to focus,…
Study finds why people with lung disease are more susceptible to Covid
Sydney : Researchers have identified two enzymes that play a role in increasing people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk of developing severe Covid-19. An inflammatory lung condition, COPD causes airway blockage and…
Scientists move a step closer for cataract treatment with new drug
London : A revolutionary new treatment for cataract has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests, giving hope that the condition, which currently can only be cured with surgery, could soon be treated with drugs. Cataract is a…
Prediabetes may raise higher heart attack risk in young adults
New York : Young adults with higher than normal blood sugar levels that signal prediabetes were more likely to be hospitalised for heart attack compared to their peers with normal blood sugar levels, according to a research. Having…
Explained: How Covid-19 damages lungs, other organs
London : Some cells infected with Covid-19 can "explode", leading to serious damage of the lungs and other internal organs, found a team of UK researchers including one of Indian-origin. SARS-CoV-2 is known to cause acute respiratory…
How hypertension can cause damage to your health
New Delhi : High blood pressure or hypertension, which is often dismissed as a common lifestyle disease affecting scores of people across the world, can damage vital organs if not recognised and controlled at the right time, said experts on…