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Brain area that amplifies behaviourally significant speech sounds identified

Washington, November 22: US researchers have identified the brain region that selectively amplifies behaviourally significant speech sounds, such as recognising the unmistakable sound of a spouse c

Scientists uncover microRNA role in sight loss

Washington, November 22: A collaborative research has uncovered a role for microRNA in retinal disease.

Peptide therapy may prevent Parkinson’s progression

Washington, Nov 22: A new study has shown that peptide therapy can prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease.

Mother to Child Transmission Programme ‘could be doing more harm than good’

Washington, Nov 22: Researchers have highlighted the severe shortcomings of South Africa's Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Programme, insisting that the course could be doing mor

60,000-year-old giant submarine landslide identified

Washington, Nov.22: An enormous submarine landslide that disintegrated 60,000 years ago produced the longest flow of sand and mud yet documented on Earth.

Ozone may be key linking heat, increased heart disease death risk

Washington, Nov 22: A new study suggests that ozone might prove to be the key to the link between high temperature and the increased risk of death from heart disease or stroke.

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