Tag: Research
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Shoolini University Pharmacy Researchers Design pH Responsive ‘Smart Gel’
Most of the anti-cancer drugs being given are toxic. Therefore, high dose beyond a particular level is not possible.
June 7, 2019 -
7 facts to keep in mind while buying a pre-owned car
Those planning to buy a used car should consider some facts before striking the final deal
May 14, 2019 -
Treating e-cigarettes like cigarettes can misguide research, policy
When e-cigarettes were introduced, marketing campaigns suggested they could be used to curb cigarette use. But years later, this claim is still unsubstantiated
October 2, 2018 -
How baby talk words can boost infants’ language skills
They checked the speech addressed to each infant for features that characterise baby talk words.
September 4, 2018 -
Cannabidiol effective against depression
The beneficial effects were fast acting and sustained, persisting for seven days.
September 1, 2018 -
What generates pessimistic mood?
The study showed that the animals gave far more weight to the anticipated drawback of a situation than its benefit, compared to when the region was not stimulated.
August 12, 2018 -
SOA signs MoU with Aarhus varsity to develop international level research
The SOA (Deemed to be University) signed a MoU with Aarhus University in Denmark and CTIF Global Capsule (CGC), developing research activities at the international level in Information and Communication Technology, for collaboration in academics, research and faculty development. Prof. Anders Frederiksen, Professor in the Department of Business Development and Technology of Aarhus University, Prof. …
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February 9, 2018 -
Opt for ‘basic research’, Pranab urges students
He may be the former head of the Republic of India, but he is a teacher at heart. The teacher in former President Pranab Mukherjee was writ large at the first leg of ‘Pranab Sir ki Pathshala’ an initiative to stay connected with students at his residence in Delhi on Wednesday. during the event, Pranab …
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February 1, 2018 -
Empirical research required for people-centric policies: Naidu
The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu has said that we need rigorous empirical research to make good, people-centric policies. Naidu was addressing the gathering after releasing the book ‘Staniya Svasasan Mei Addhi Aabadhi’ authored by Dr Sadhana Pandey, in New Delhi on Thursday. Naidu while quoting a report based on a sample survey …
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January 25, 2018 -
CES 2018: World’s smallest wearable device to monitor UV light exposure unveiled
Scientists have developed the world’s smallest wearable device – a wafer-thin, feather-light sensor – that can fit on a fingernail and precisely measure a person’s exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. The broader goal is to provide a technology platform that can save lives and reduce skin cancers by allowing individuals, on a …
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January 10, 2018 -
E-Cigarettes are less harmful than conventional cigarettes: Study
As the government continues to caution people against tobacco and e-cigarettes, a study by the North East Hills University (NEHU) has stated that Electronics Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) or vaping has minimum health and safety concerns compared to high risk associated with conventional cigarettes. According to study, researchers, who undertook an evidence-based audit of published …
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January 8, 2018 -
Using liquid biopsy to monitor colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer encompasses both cancers of the colon and the rectum.
December 13, 2017 -
New drug prevents loss of muscle function
Researchers have found a new drug that reduces fibrosis (scarring) and prevents loss of muscle function in an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The researchers from Saint Louis University (SLU) in the US, in a paper published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, said this could provide a promising approach in designing new …
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December 10, 2017 -
In a first, Central Asian Cobra species sighted in Himachal
The hill state of Himachal Pradesh has proved to be a hotspot of bio-diversity for researchers looking for snakes for study on venom variation and diversity of species. A team headed by Anita Malhotra, a molecular ecologist and evolutionary geneticist from Bangor University in UK, claims to have got the first genetic and even pictorial evidence of …
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December 9, 2017 -
Global Internet users to reach 3.47 billion by year end: Market Research
With the biggest surge in smartphone adoption happening in India and Vietnam and user base expected to grow by almost 20 percent in both countries, the year will see 3.47 billion people using the Internet, market research firm eMarketer has said. Internet users will represent 46.8 percent of the global population and mobile phones will …
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December 7, 2017 -
Robots that can see into their future developed
Scientists have developed a novel learning technology that enables robots to imagine the future of their actions so that they can figure out how to manipulate objects they have never encountered before. The technology developed by researchers at University of California, Berkeley in the US may help self-driving cars anticipate future events on the road …
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December 5, 2017 -
Blood pressure starts dropping 14 years prior to death
The researchers found blood pressure declines were steepest in patients with dementia, heart failure.
December 5, 2017