Articles by Priya Yadav

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Global warming forces coral reefs to move into cooler regions, study reveals

The study says coral reefs move to cool water to protect themselves in the looming threat of global warming.

Oct 26, 2019

New study shows how scientists turn carbon dioxide to organic matter

This new technique promises to remove CO2 from the environment

Researchers have developed a new technique that can absorb carbon dioxide even down upto 400 ppm currently present in the environment.

Oct 26, 2019

Mental illness may shorten life by 10 years in men and 7 years in women, study reveals

People with mental health issues on average have a reduced lifespan by seven to ten years than the general population, study says.

Oct 26, 2019

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New strains of Adenovirus found in Singapore

Researchers have found new strains of Human Adenovirus responsible for several diseases, including pneumonia and other life-threatening diseases.

Oct 25, 2019

Fart ignites fire during operation in Japan; patient seriously burnt

Health care prediction algorithm biased against blacks, finds study

A study finds that a widely used algorithm predicting who benefits healthcare programs is biased against blacks by showing them healthier than whites.

Oct 25, 2019

How cuddling changes your baby's genes?

Research has shown that babies who are cuddled more often have changed epigenetic levels compared to those who do not get skin-to-skin contact.

Oct 25, 2019

FDA gives Breakthrough Device Designation to CorFlow, claims firm

The FDA has given Breakthrough Device Designation to CorFlow so that it expedites clinical development and regulatory review of CoFI System, said the company.

Oct 24, 2019

Biogen seeks approval of previously failed experimental Alzheimer's drug

Biogen is seeking approval of an experimental Alzheimer's drug that previously failed in improving conditions of people suffering from the neurodegenerative disease.

Oct 24, 2019

Scientists have a new way to find a wormhole – a separate region in space

Scientists argue that it is possible to find a wormhole by tracing the gravitational pull of stars around black holes in the universe.

Oct 24, 2019

Fungi introduction to wheat crop produces 'climate-smart' variety, less dependent on fertilizers

Research has shown that introducing fungi to wheat leads to a reduction in dependency on fertilizers as it provides nutrients to plants roots.

Oct 24, 2019

New precise CRISPR tool to tackle diseases, develop gene therapies

The new CRISPR gene-editing tool will cut a single strand of DNA, instead of both, to tackle diseases and develop gene therapies.

Oct 22, 2019

The strange case of "pseudo thumb" in Aye-aye

Aye-aye, the Madagascar native lemurs, have a pseudo-thumb to pick and grip food, say researchers.

Oct 22, 2019

Scientists scratch new universe of miniproteins with variable functions

Researchers have been exploring the new universe of mini proteins with variable functions.

Oct 22, 2019

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Laughing gas new choice for women in labour pain; epidural still tops the list

A study suggested nitrous oxide was helpful in managing pain in women in labour with no side effects to the baby.

Oct 21, 2019

Scientists grow human brain in lab. Is it ethically right to do so?

Researchers have argued that growing and transplanting human organoids into animals were close to crossing ethical lines.

Oct 21, 2019

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Mediterranean diet is beneficial for a healthy gut, study claims

Certain foods such as legumes, nuts, and red wine are associated with healthy gut microbiomes, suggests the study.

Oct 21, 2019

Study says fatty tissues clog lungs; increase asthma risk in obese people

Fat can be accumulated in the lungs, putting overweight or obese people at a greater risk for asthma, reveals a study.

Oct 20, 2019

First Lady of Dance: 10 unique moves of Michelle Obama

Your personality as a teen may help identify chances of dementia later in life

Research suggests those who stay calm and energetic in teenage have lower chances of developing dementia as elderly than those who are impulsive.

Oct 20, 2019

Eye drops in clinical trial significantly improve vision loss

Eye drops in phase 2 trial showed significant results in improving vision loss from farsightedness -- an age-related condition.

Oct 20, 2019

Scientists identify sex specific brain cells in mice

A research has said there is a sex-specific difference in the cellular structure of mice, whose functions are yet to be explained.

Oct 19, 2019

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