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Scientists link new gene to high Parkinson's disease risk
New York, March 9: A team of scientists has revealed a breakthrough discovery, linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that affects nearly 2 per cent of adults older than 65 years.
Breakthrough research offers hope for treatment of ischemic heart failure
New York, March 9: A global team of researchers has reported a groundbreaking discovery in cardiac regeneration that offers new hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure.
Study explores how Zika infects human placenta, causes foetal death
New Delhi, Feb 22: US researchers have identified how Zika virus covertly spreads in placental cells, causing disruptions in the immune system and leads to foetal death.
US doctors find high plastic concentration in placentae of premature babies
New Delhi, Jan 31: In a shocking study, a team of doctors in the US has found a high concentration of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentae of infants born prematurely.