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New 3D-printed chip to mimic effect of drug on body, end animal tests
London, Dec 28 (IANS) UK scientists have developed a pioneering 3D-printed "body-on-chip" device that mimics the effect of medicines on the human body, eliminating the need for animal testing.
The plastic device, invented by researchers at!-->…
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IIT researchers harness plant cells to produce anti-cancer drug
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Mandi have metabolically engineered the plant cells of Nothapodytes nimmoniana to increase the production of Camptothecin, which is used to treat!-->…
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Children’s gut microbiome linked with brain development, function: Study
New York: Differences in the gut microbiome is associated with overall cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children, according to a study.
Emerging evidence implicates the gut microbiome in cognitive outcomes and!-->…
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Scientists find new antibiotic substance from human nose
London: In a first, a team of scientists in Germany have discovered a novel antibiotic substance from the human nose that can be used against pathogenic bacteria.
Named epifadin, the molecule is produced from specific strains of the!-->…
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No real need for booster vaccination, say experts as JN.1 spreads in India
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) There is no real need for booster vaccination, said experts even as JN.1, from the lineage of Omicron variant of Covid, is rapidly spreading in the country.
First detected in Luxembourg in August, JN.1 is currently!-->…
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Health, lifestyle factors key to curb risk of young-onset dementia: Study
London, Dec 27 (IANS) Researchers have for the first time indicated, it may be possible to reduce the risk of young-onset dementia by targeting health and lifestyle factors.
The findings, published in JAMA Neurology, challenges the notion!-->…
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Threads of Change
New Delhi: In the ever-evolving landscape of the fashion industry, the need for sustainability has emerged as a clarion call for change. Across the world, there has been a dynamic shift in consumer awareness, government policies and!-->…
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Lucknow reports 25% increase in patients with respiratory disorders
Lucknow, Dec 27 (IANS) With a dip in temperatures and a spike in air pollution, Lucknow has reported 25 per cent increase in the number of patients visiting OPDs of city hospitals with respiratory problems.
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