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Study gives more insight into how warming-up enhances muscle performance
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Everyone understands the benefits of warming up your muscles before a workout. But what happens when we warm up our muscles, and are all muscles the same? You might be shocked to learn that the science behind this commonplace activity hasn't always been obvious.
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Researchers find how work, enjoyment boost well-being
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study conducted in three countries under the direction of Dr Paul Hanel of the Department of Psychology, people who prioritized performance over enjoyment experienced lower levels of satisfaction the following day.
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Study gives more insight into how immunotherapies don’t always work as pre
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
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Study shows all work and no play makes for dull living
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
A study, conducted in three nations and directed by Dr. Paul Hanel of the Department of Psychology, has revealed that persons who valued performance above enjoyment were less satisfied the next day.
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Researchers develop technique for bladder transplantation in humans
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A series of pre-clinical studies provide important first steps in developing techniques of robotic bladder transplantation in humans.
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Study finds Psilocybin promising therapy for treating mental health issues
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An increasing amount of data suggests that psychedelic substances could be beneficial in the treatment of a variety of mental health issues. However, establishing their clinical benefits and overcoming the various regulatory barriers to their usage remain significant hurdles. The September
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Study reveals how more sleep can reduce impulsive behavior in children
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Sleep is a vital aspect of a child's general health, but it can also influence their behaviour.
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Study finds how immunotherapy helps to fight against cancer
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A particularly promising tool in the war against cancer is immunotherapy
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Cancer-infecting virus ‘warms up’ cold tumors, boosts immunotherapy: Resea
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to recent research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, equipping cancer-infecting viruses with tumor-inhibiting genetic cargo boosts the immune system and supports immunotherapy in reducing or totally eradicating aggressive tumours in mice. The findings pave the path
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Lesser-known brain cells might be key to staying awake without cost to cog
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
A new animal study suggests that understudied brain cells called astrocytes play a key role in regulating sleep demand, and that one day humans will be able to sleep for long periods of time without adverse effects such as mental fatigue and reduced physical health. It suggests that it may b
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Japanese squirrels develop human hereditary diseases with ageing: Research
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
A team led by Dr Tomoaki Murakami of the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology discovered that fibrinogen A-chain amyloidosis, a previously unknown disease in animals other than humans, is common in Japanese squirrels (Sciurus lis). They compared the pathology of Japanese squirrels
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Cancer-infecting virus ‘warms up’ cold tumors, improves immunotherapy: Stu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, equipping cancer-infecting viruses with tumour-inhibiting genetic cargo promotes the immune system and aids immunotherapy in shrinking or completely clearing aggressive tumours in mice. The findings pave the way f
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