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Scientists To Decode Brain Waves Of Paralysed People
Researchers have developed a “speech neuroprosthetic” that enables the brain waves of a paralysed individual to be decoded to appear on the computer screen. The device transfer the thoughts that the individual intends to speak. This is done with the help of implanting electrodes on the brain’s surface, over the area that controls speech. Scientists term it as a major step towards developing communication of paralysed people.
Tags: Paralyzed people, computer, Researchers, Scientist
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COVID-19 Third Wave May Hit Its Peak Btw Oct-Nov: Govt Panel
According to a scientist from the COVID-19 government panel, an alleged third wave of Covid-19 may strike between October-November. However, India is likely to witness half of the cases recorded daily during the second surge. The infection can spread rapidly if a new mutant of SARS-CoV-2 is found. Earlier, last year the Department of Science and Technology had formed the panel to tackle coronavirus cases surge using mathematical models.
Tags: Covid-19, Scientist, Manindra Agarwal, SARs-CoV-2 virus, COVID-19 government panel
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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'Galleri': One Blood Test Detects 50 Different Cancers Before Symptoms
USA Scientists have achieved a milestone creating a new type of blood test named 'Galleri' that can detect and locate 50 different types of cancer before any clinical symptoms. During the trials, 1,34,000 individuals participated and results were found highly accurate. Reportedly, it will help the healthcare system to counter the disease at the earliest stage and determine the best diagnosis. However, it is not available without prescription… read-more
Tags: Cancer, Blood test, cancer detection, Scientist
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Universal Vaccines May Prevent Future Pandemics, Says Researchers
A Universal vaccine has been developed by the scientists that protects mice against the COVID-19. The vaccine is effective against the virus and will trigger the immunogenic response in order to fight its dangerous variants. Besides, if the researchers achieve success, they may introduce human clinical trials by next year. However, this unique discovery has the potential to prevent future pandemics.
Tags: Covid-19, pandemics, Vaccination, Scientist
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Earth Has A 'Heart Beat', The Next Beat Is 20 Million Years Away
According to experts, Earth has a 'pulse' of 27.5 million years. Although the scientists have no idea what causes it, but they have figured out that it's a group of geological events. The experts says a large portion of life on Earth is wiped out, occurred at the 'pulse.' However, It occurs every 27.5 million years, and the next one is expected to happen in 20 million years from now.
Tags: Earth, Scientist, Pulses, Mass extinction
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Chinese Researchers Find 24 Coronavirus Genomes From Different Bat Species
Chinese researchers from Shandong University found twenty-four novel coronavirus genomes, one of which is genetically second-closest to the COVID-19 virus. The research was conducted as a response to WHO and various other countries demanding a probe in the virus's origin, and to find out how many types of Coronaviruses exist that are capable of infecting human beings. Reportedly the samples were collected from bats which live in the local… read-more
Tags: China, shandong university, Scientist, Researchers, bats, Lab leak theory
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Newly Found Bacteria At ISS Named After India's Seyed Ajmal Khan
Researchers from NASA, along with the University of Hyderabad, have named a bacterial species in International Space Station (ISS) after an Indian biodiversity scientist Seyed Ajmal Khan. Named as 'Methylobacterium ajmalii', the novel strain belonged to the family of bacteria called 'Methylobacteriaceae'. Interestingly, rod-shaped bacteria are believed to have the potential to grow crops in the space that facilitates space farming. However,… read-more
Tags: International Space Station, NASA, Science, Scientist
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87-Year-Old Indian Rocket Scientist Passes Away Due To Brain Haemorrhage
Padma Vibhushan laureate, Prof Roddam Narasimha passed away at 87, on December 14. The veteran aerospace scientist Narasimha suffered a brain haemorrhage and was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru. "Narasimha was in critical stage when brought to the hospital," said the Neurosurgeon, Dr. Furtado. The 87-year-old scientist was the student of Prof Satish Dhawan, an Indian rocket scientist who served at the Indian Institute of Science… read-more
Tags: India, Bharat Ratan, Scientist, Padma, Roddam Narsimha
Courtesy: National Herald
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Scientists Ask RKA's Chief Kathiria To Prove Cow dung's Anti-radiation Property
Objecting to Rashtriya Kamdhenu Agency's (RKA) claim that cow-dung has anti-radiation qualities, over 100 scientists have asked the agency to prove the claims. They said, if RKA fails to support it’s declarations, scientifically, it should be counted as an offence against Article 51A(h) of Constitution, for propagating superstition. Earlier, RKA chairman Vallabhbhai Kathiria had claimed that cow-dung possess anti-radiation properties and had… read-more
Tags: Rashtriya Kamdhenu Agency, Ministry of Fisheries, Vallabhbhai Kathiria, Superstition, Constitution, Scientist
Courtesy: The Telegraph
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Scientists Explore Neurological Repercussions of COVID-19
Australian Neuroscientists are exploring the possible connection between COVID-19 and the increased threat of Parkinson's disease, in order to find a cure for the virus. The scientists have termed the consequences of COVID-19 as a 'silent wave' and have asked for immediate action to make available accurate diagnostic tools. These tools will help to identify neurodegeneration and will provide long-term care to people who have been affected by… read-more
Tags: Scientist, Covid-19, Diagnostics, SARs-CoV-2 virus
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