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What causes some people to have greater sensitivity to certain types of pain?

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What causes some people to have greater sensitivity to certain types of pain?

People who carry three gene variants that have been inherited from Neanderthals are more sensitive to some types of pain, according to a new study (Communications Biology). The latest findings show how past interbreeding with Neanderthals has influenced the genetics of modern humans. The researchers found that people carrying three so-called Neanderthal variants in the gene SCN9A,…

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Egypt is racing to eliminate hepatitis C

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Egypt is racing to eliminate hepatitis C

The most common route of hepatitis C virus spread is injection drug use | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto On October 9, WHO announced that Egypt had made “unprecedented progress” towards eliminating hepatitis C. According to the WHO, Egypt became the first country to achieve “gold tier” status on the path to elimination of hepatitis C as per…

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Deep-learning helps classification of tumours during surgery

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Deep-learning helps classification of tumours during surgery

A method to quickly classify central nervous system (CNS) tumours, combining rapid sequencing and deep-learned AI models, may enable molecular diagnosis in less than 90 minutes, according to a study published in Nature. The findings demonstrate the potential feasibility of obtaining molecular diagnosis of tumours during surgery to assist surgical decision making. Primary treatment of CNS tumours involves…

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How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity

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How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity

In what can be termed as unusual, a shallow focus (14 km depth) earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck about 40 kms northwest of Herat in Afghanistan at around 11:00 am local time on October 7 (Saturday). The earthquake occurred as the result of thrust faulting near the far western terminus of the Hindu Kush Mountain range….

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How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity

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How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity

In what can be termed as unusual, a shallow focus (14 km depth) earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck about 40 kms northwest of Herat in Afghanistan at around 11:00 am local time on October 7 (Saturday). The earthquake occurred as the result of thrust faulting near the far western terminus of the Hindu Kush Mountain range….

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NASA spacecraft launched to mysterious and rare metal asteroid in first mission of its kind

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NASA spacecraft launched to mysterious and rare metal asteroid in first mission of its kind

SpaceX launched the spacecraft into an overcast midmorning sky from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Named for the asteroid it’s chasing, Psyche should reach the huge, potato-shaped object in 2029. | Photo Credit: AP NASA’s Psyche spacecraft rocketed away Friday on a six-year journey to a rare metal-covered asteroid. Most asteroids tend to be rocky or…

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The afterglow of an explosive collision between giant planets may have been detected in a far-off star system

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The afterglow of an explosive collision between giant planets may have been detected in a far-off star system

The afterglow of a massive collision between two giant planets may have been detected for the first time. The wreckage of the collision could eventually cool and form an entirely new planet. If the observation is confirmed, it provides an amazing opportunity to watch the birth of a new world in real time and open…

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How oil companies put the responsibility for climate change on consumers

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How oil companies put the responsibility for climate change on consumers

The political response to the climate crisis remains largely inadequate in the face of heat waves, hurricanes, floods and forest fires that are accelerating and intensifying. The political inertia can be explained, among other things, by the stranglehold of fossil fuel interests on political decision-makers, and the strong influence polluting industries have on the spheres of power in…

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Ritual to Reality: Unmasking the evolution of hand hygiene post-covid-19

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Ritual to Reality: Unmasking the evolution of hand hygiene post-covid-19

In the aftermath of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the unsung hero of public health has been revealed as hand hygiene, seamlessly integrating itself into the tapestry of our daily lives with unparalleled dedication. What was once a routine act of hand washing metamorphosed into a ritualistic defence mechanism, a formidable shield against an invisible adversary….

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IISc study shows that small chemical change can boost bioavailability of drug molecules

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IISc study shows that small chemical change can boost bioavailability of drug molecules

Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru Indian Institute of Science researchers have demonstrated a novel method for improving the pharmacokinetic properties of macrocyclic peptides – drug molecules that are pursued heavily by pharmaceutical industries worldwide. The IISc team from the Molecular Biophysics Unit (MBU), in collaboration with Anthem Biosciences, has demonstrated that substituting just a single…

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