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Trans-Lagrangean Point 1 Insertion (TL1I) Manoeuvre

September 20, 2023

India’s pioneering solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has commenced its journey to Lagrange Point 1 (L1), located along the Sun-Earth line. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) executed the trans-Lagrangian 1 insertion (TL1I) maneuver successfully, initiating Aditya-L1’s 110-day voyage to L1, which ..

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Study Links Chemical Exposures to Increased Cancer Odds in Women

September 20, 2023

New research funded by the US government reveals that women exposed to various widely used chemicals face higher odds of developing ovarian and other cancers, including a doubling of odds for melanoma. The study, based on data collected by the ..

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Google DeepMind’s AlphaMissense

September 20, 2023

Scientists at Google DeepMind have developed an AI program called AlphaMissense, which can predict the potential harm or harmlessness of genetic mutations, particularly missense mutations that involve single-letter changes in the DNA code. These mutations can lead to disorders such ..

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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

September 19, 2023

The recent passing of actor Billy Miller, known for his roles in “Young and the Restless” and other soap operas, has drawn attention to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder he battled. While there is currently no cure ..

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Earth’s High-Energy Electrons May Contribute to Moon’s Water Formation

September 16, 2023

Scientists analyzing data from India’s Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission have made a fascinating discovery: high-energy electrons from Earth’s plasma sheet may play a role in forming water on the Moon’s surface. Researchers from the University of Hawai’i found that these electrons ..

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Plant-Based Polyphenols Offer Novel Strategy to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease

September 14, 2023

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by discovering that naturally occurring plant-based polyphenols, such as tannic acid found in trees like Chestnut and Oak, can effectively modulate the ferroptosis-AD axis. Alzheimer’s is a ..

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Promising Approach for Early Detection and Treatment of Lung and Cervical Cancer

September 13, 2023

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unveiled a groundbreaking approach for cancer treatment with the potential for early detection and the targeted elimination of lung and cervical cancer cells. As cancer remains a leading cause of mortality ..

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Chinese Scientists Grow Human Kidneys Inside Pig Embryos

September 9, 2023

In a world first, Chinese scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health have successfully grown human kidneys inside pig embryos. This groundbreaking achievement involved inserting human stem cells into pig embryos, resulting in kidneys ..

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NASA’s MOXIE Successfully Generates Oxygen on Mars

September 9, 2023

NASA announced the successful completion of its Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) aboard the Perseverance Mars Rover. MOXIE’s success marks a significant step toward enabling astronauts to “live off the land” on Mars by producing their own oxygen ..

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14-Day Human Embryo Model Using Stem Cells

September 7, 2023

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute have achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully creating an “embryo model” closely resembling a 14-day-old human embryo. This milestone, accomplished without traditional reproductive elements but using stem cells and chemical cues, opens doors to a ..

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