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US scientists finally uncover how a rare longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's and the discovery could reshape future treatmentsA rare APOE2 gene variant offers protection against brain cell aging. This gene helps brain cells repair DNA damage and resist cellular agi...- Not smoking or alcohol addiction, one common habit can increase the risk of cancer says doctor: ‘Your body constantly has to heal these micro-burns…’Thinking of enjoying a steaming mug of coffee? Think again, says internal medicine expert Dr Bordoloi. While sipping on hot beverage can be...
- GSK's Jemperli meets main goal in mid-stage rectal cancer trialGSK's cancer drug Jemperli met a key goal in a mid-stage trial. This drug targets a specific rectal cancer subtype affecting a small percen...
- Anxious about ageing? Worrying about growing older may actually accelerate the process; here are ways to slow it downWorrying about ageing itself might be accelerating the process, a study on midlife women suggests. Beyond common factors like sun exposure ...
- In 1991, archaeologists tested a lump of ancient chewing gum from Scandinavia, it unexpectedly preserved the DNA of a person who lived 5,700 years agoArchaeologists are uncovering ancient secrets from chewed birch pitch. These small lumps, found across Scandinavia and northern Europe, are...
- Men not needed! Scientists have found an all-female species that's been cloning itself for the last 100,000 yearsThe Amazon molly, an all-female fish, has defied evolutionary expectations by surviving for 100,000 years without males. This remarkable sp...
- Vitamin B12 and Cancer: Why scientists are taking a closer look at high levelsNew research explores vitamin B12's complex link with cancer. While essential for health, high B12 levels are being investigated. Studies s...
- The ugliest animal on Earth may be humanity's best hope for living longer — here's the scienceNaked mole rats, known for their longevity and cancer resistance, possess high levels of a protective molecule called HMW-HA. Researchers s...
- Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...
- Time to unlock silver abundance: Ageing is not a problem to be solved, but a societal invitation to reimagine our systemsIndia is still seen as a young country, but its demographic advantage is nearing an end, with the share of working-age population set to de...
- Why the “Immortal” Jellyfish Can Age Backwards — And What That Means for Human AgingA tiny jellyfish found in the ocean possesses an extraordinary ability to reverse its life cycle. This creature can transform from an adult...
- This creature hasn’t mated in 80 million years, and it just gave birth after thawing out - scientists stunnedBdelloid rotifers, ancient asexual creatures, defy evolutionary norms by thriving for 80 million years without mating. These resilient orga...
- Your body might be crying for help after night shifts: Here’s what scientists suggest to fix itA study highlights that melatonin supplements may assist night shift workers in repairing DNA damage, potentially reducing cancer risk. Res...
- How long does it take for skin to repair after sun exposure?Some 40 years of Slip Slop Slap (and more recently added, Seek and Slide) campaigns have reinforced this, not to mention the unpleasant exp...
- How COVID damages heart found, may lead to new treatmentsResearchers have discovered how COVID-19 infection damages the heart tissue, paving the way for better treatments for the condition. The st...
- Watch your alcohol consumption; it can damage DNA, increase cancer riskAlcohol exposure may lead to permanent genetic damage, according to a study.
- Chemicals found in shampoo, alcohol can increase cancer riskAldehydes are a class of chemicals made in our own bodies in small quantities but increasingly found everywhere in our environment.
- New vitamin may help DNA repair, reverse ageing processSydney, March 24 (IANS) Scientists have identified a vitamin that plays a key role in repairing damaged DNA and may lead to the development...
- New disease may provide hope for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's patientsLondon, Dec 25 (IANS) British researchers have discovered a new genetic disease which results in neuro-degeneration and help find treatment...
- Paddy farmers in Punjab worst hit by pesticide use: StudyCotton, paddy and wheat farmers in Punjab have been worst hit by use of pesticides with 36 pc of them suffering DNA fragmentation, accordin...
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