2022

Scientists have discovered that immune cells, known as microglia, help maintain the health of myelin – the insulating layer that forms around nerve cells – which is important for nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to function…

In a study in mice scientists found that medicines usually used to treat angina and high blood pressure prevented much of the long-term damage to the kidney and cardiovascular system caused by acute kidney injury (AKI).Experts hope the…

The scholarships will offer an array of postgraduate learning opportunities, equipping young people with the knowledge, skills and networks to promote sustainable changes throughout Africa.Postgraduate students will be recruited from…

Until recently standard genetic testing focussed on small numbers of genes but as thousands more are implicated in diseases a new approach was needed.The findings of the project, known as the Scottish Genomes Partnership (SGP), will be…

The findings could support the ‘sick-leader’ theory, whereby an otherwise healthy pod of animals find themselves in dangerously shallow waters after following a group leader who may have become confused or lost.Experts studied the brains…

The drugs, called a senolytics, have been developed to target a key mechanism related to cancer and heart conditions, but in studies with mice researchers discovered it can also prevent the deterioration of a vital part of the liver…

Aligarh : The Safeer Ahmad Khan Memorial Scholarship for the session 2022-23 was awarded to six students of S.T.S. School (Minto Circle), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Abdul Sami, S K Sarfaraz, Mohd Zulkifl Khan, Mohd Fayiq,…

Aligarh : E-commerce giant, India Mart has hired eight students from the Kishanganj Centre of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to work in business development and client service in the recruitment drive of the Training and…

Aligarh : Collections of over 100 paintings depicting rich Iranian cultural history, artistically stylised calligraphy and hand knotted rugs and carpets were recently on view at the Moinuddin Ahmad Art Gallery, Aligarh Muslim…

Bhubaneswar : The spirit of India’s unity in diversity was reflected at the valedictory ceremony of the five-day-long Kriti Utsav, the 36th Inter University East Zone Youth Festival, as it came to an end today at…