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ICMR Research Reveals Major Breast Cancer Risks In Indian Female Population
A new study conducted by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decoded the specific risk factors for breast cancer among women in India.
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Scientists Discover Rare Spider That Is Half-Female And Half-Male
The team believes the condition may result from disruptions in sex chromosomes during early development.
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Men's Brains Shrink Faster Than Women's With Age, New Study Shows
Women's brains showed less decline, with fewer regions affected and less change in cortical thickness over time.
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COVID-19 May Change Offspring's Brain Development, Study In Mice Finds
Changes in sperm caused by COVID-19 in a mouse could affect the offspring's brain development and cause anxious behaviours, a study has found.
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20-Year Study Reveals Female Gorillas Never Forget Their Friends
A 20-year study on mountain gorillas reveals that female gorillas form lasting emotional ties with each other.
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Nighttime Coffee Drinking May Increase Impulsivity In Women: Study
The findings could have negative implications for shift workers, health care, and military personnel who consume coffee at night, particularly females, said a team of biologists from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
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Insects Listen When Plants Talk, Finds Israeli Study
There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature
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This Turkish City Was Ruled By Women In Matriarchal Society 9,000 Years Ago, Study Finds
The female-centred approach in Catalhoyuk is in sharp contrast to patterns observed in later European cities.
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Gender Not Main Factor In Attacks On Egyptian Woman Pharaoh: Study
The legacy of one of ancient Egypt's most successful rulers, a rare female pharaoh who preceded Cleopatra by 1,500 years, was systematically erased by her stepson successor after her death.
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Microplastics Detected In Human Ovaries: A New Challenge For Fertility?
The study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety examined follicular fluids of 18 women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment.
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Trying To Increase Your Daily Step Count? Try These Tips
Studies suggest that aiming for at least 7,000 to 10,000 steps per day is beneficial.
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Reef Sharks in French Polynesia Suffer Health Consequences From Feeding by Tourists
Blacktip reef sharks in French Polynesia are experiencing significant health issues due to frequent feeding by tourists. Studies show that sharks fed low-quality scraps, such as frozen squid and human leftovers, have altered metabolism, lower red blood cell levels, and reproductive changes. Males showed increased testosterone, while females at feed...
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Men Grew Taller, Heavier Than Women Over The Past Century: Study
An average female's height increased 1.9 per cent from 159 cm to 162 cm during the first half of the century, while average male height rose 4 per cent from 170 cm to 177 cm.
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Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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India's Rural Areas Drive Rise In Female Labour Force Participation: Study
Over the past five years, India has seen a significant rise in women's participation in the labour force, with rural areas leading the way, new research has revealed.
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ICMR Research Reveals Major Breast Cancer Risks In Indian Female Population
A new study conducted by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decoded the specific risk factors for breast cancer among women in India.
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Scientists Discover Rare Spider That Is Half-Female And Half-Male
The team believes the condition may result from disruptions in sex chromosomes during early development.
-
Men's Brains Shrink Faster Than Women's With Age, New Study Shows
Women's brains showed less decline, with fewer regions affected and less change in cortical thickness over time.
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COVID-19 May Change Offspring's Brain Development, Study In Mice Finds
Changes in sperm caused by COVID-19 in a mouse could affect the offspring's brain development and cause anxious behaviours, a study has found.
-
20-Year Study Reveals Female Gorillas Never Forget Their Friends
A 20-year study on mountain gorillas reveals that female gorillas form lasting emotional ties with each other.
-
Nighttime Coffee Drinking May Increase Impulsivity In Women: Study
The findings could have negative implications for shift workers, health care, and military personnel who consume coffee at night, particularly females, said a team of biologists from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
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Insects Listen When Plants Talk, Finds Israeli Study
There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature
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This Turkish City Was Ruled By Women In Matriarchal Society 9,000 Years Ago, Study Finds
The female-centred approach in Catalhoyuk is in sharp contrast to patterns observed in later European cities.
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Gender Not Main Factor In Attacks On Egyptian Woman Pharaoh: Study
The legacy of one of ancient Egypt's most successful rulers, a rare female pharaoh who preceded Cleopatra by 1,500 years, was systematically erased by her stepson successor after her death.
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Microplastics Detected In Human Ovaries: A New Challenge For Fertility?
The study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety examined follicular fluids of 18 women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment.
-
Trying To Increase Your Daily Step Count? Try These Tips
Studies suggest that aiming for at least 7,000 to 10,000 steps per day is beneficial.
-
Reef Sharks in French Polynesia Suffer Health Consequences From Feeding by Tourists
Blacktip reef sharks in French Polynesia are experiencing significant health issues due to frequent feeding by tourists. Studies show that sharks fed low-quality scraps, such as frozen squid and human leftovers, have altered metabolism, lower red blood cell levels, and reproductive changes. Males showed increased testosterone, while females at feed...
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Men Grew Taller, Heavier Than Women Over The Past Century: Study
An average female's height increased 1.9 per cent from 159 cm to 162 cm during the first half of the century, while average male height rose 4 per cent from 170 cm to 177 cm.
-
Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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India's Rural Areas Drive Rise In Female Labour Force Participation: Study
Over the past five years, India has seen a significant rise in women's participation in the labour force, with rural areas leading the way, new research has revealed.
