New discovery explains link between epilepsy and fragile X syndrome
April 13th, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): The discovery of a potential mechanism may now help explain how individuals with fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited form of intellectual disability, often develop epilepsy.Scientists at ... Read more...
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Study could lead to new ways of curtailing reproduction in harmful insects
February 27th, 2011 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): A new study has suggested that insects continue to influence each other on molecular, cellular and physiological levels-even after the partners go separate ways once mating is done.Mariana ... Read more...
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Chemist claims oil droplets mimic early life
February 24th, 2011 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
Chemist claims oil droplets mimic early lifeLondon, Feb 24 (ANI): A new study by a chemist claims that oil droplets mimic early life in the manner they that creep purposefully through their ... Read more...
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New discovery may lead to advances in treating anxiety disorders
January 8th, 2011 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 08 (ANI): UCLA life scientists have discovered what may be a completely unexplored drug target for the treatment of anxiety disorders.Normally, when people or animals experience a frightening event, ... Read more...
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How plants near Chernobyl shrug off radiation
December 9th, 2010 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): Scientists studying the ecological legacy of the 1986 nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine have discovered as to how plants adapt and even flourish ... Read more...
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New fluorescent biosensor to aid drug development
July 30th, 2010 - 4:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 30 (ANI): Carnegie Mellon researchers have come up with a new fluorescent biosensor that could aid in the development of an important class of drugs that target a crucial class ... Read more...
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Plotting, treachery rife in ant royal families
February 26th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 26 (IANS) Social insects, ants in particular, are usually thought of as selfless entities willing to sacrifice everything for their comrades. However, research suggests that ant queens are also prepared ... Read more...
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‘Devious’ ant queens compromise on colony’s welfare to retain throne
February 26th, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Previous studies have shown that ants are selfless entities as they sacrifice themselves for their comrades. However, a new study reveals that ant queens are prepared to compromise ... Read more...
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New biosensors show how drugs used to treat schizophrenia work
December 14th, 2009 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 14 (ANI): New biosensors developed by researchers from the University of California, San Diego have successfully shown how a popular class of drugs used to treat schizophrenia works.The biosensors have ... Read more...
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Scientists identify alcohol-binding site in the brain
June 29th, 2009 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
London, June 29 (ANI): Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have a step closer to understanding how alcohol alters the way brain cells work.The researchers say that they have identified ... Read more...
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Now a ‘bionic nose’ to detect bombs, cancers
March 31st, 2009 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 31 (IANS) Both cancer cells and chemicals used in bombs evade detection because they are present in very small quantities. But now a new method being developed can detect them ... Read more...
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Link between nicotine addiction and autism found
November 18th, 2008 - 2:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Researchers at Ohio State Universitys College of Medicine have found a connection between two proteins in the brain that has links to both nicotine addiction and autism. ... Read more...
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Gene may explain why Labradors collapse after hunting
September 22nd, 2008 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) Researchers have identified a gene which is linked with Labradors collapsing soon after an intense hunting or retrieving exercise, in a condition known as exercise-induced collapse or EIC. ... Read more...
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Like humans, flies too get influenced by peers
September 12th, 2008 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 12 (ANI): Just like humans, fruit flies too feel the influence of peers, according to two new studies in the September 11th issue of Current Biology, a Cell Press ... Read more...
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Scientists shed light on how genes affect ants social behaviour
July 18th, 2008 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 18 (ANI): A new study from the University of Lausanne and the University of Georgia has shed light on how interactions between genes and the environment influence social behaviour ... Read more...
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