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Common gene used to profile microbial diseases

Computer scientists have developed Emu, an algorithm that uses long reads of genomes to identify the species of bacteria in a community. The programme...

STUDY THROWS FRESH LIGHT ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Alzheimer’s disease, at present, does not have a cure or effective therapy due to gaps in our understanding of how progressive neurodegenerative disorders arise...

How individuals perceive as a human-like robot

According to new research, when robots appear to engage with people and display human-like emotions, people may perceive them as capable of “thinking,” or...

Fatty food damage cognitive function

Eating fatty meals may not only increase the waistline but also damage cognitive function, according to an international study led by UniSA neuroscientists Professor...
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GARDENING CAN PROMOTE BETTER MENTAL HEALTH

In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, University of Florida scientists found that gardening activities lowered stress, anxiety, and depression in healthy...

FEELING HUNGRY CORRELATED TO ANGER, IRRITABILITY

According to a new research, feelings of irritation and anger are significantly correlated with hunger, and being hungry might make us “hangry.” Hangry, a portmanteau...

DISPELLING COMMON MYTHS AROUND SURROGACY

Despite the procedure being beneficial for couples wishing to conceive a child, certain myths regarding surrogacy hinder its use among people. It is recommended...

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