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MA (Sociology), MA (Media and Communications)

Surangama Guha

Surangama hails from Kolkata, and has worked as a full time lecturer of Sociology in Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, Kolkata, for two years, before moving to Chennai. She has been freelancing for various national newspapers and online news portals for over five years. She is an avid view more..

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Parkinson's Disease Finds Potential Cure and Prevention

Parkinson's Disease Finds Potential Cure and Prevention

Cortisol, a steroid hormone, can prevent Parkinson’s disease (PD) by inducing over-expression of parkin protein which inhibits death of dopaminergic neurons.

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 Imbalanced Gut Bacteria : New Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Imbalanced Gut Bacteria : New Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is linked to imbalances in the level of specific gut bacteria.

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Spinal Cord Injury Patients Could Benefit from V2a Interneuron Transplantation

Spinal Cord Injury Patients Could Benefit from V2a Interneuron Transplantation

Researchers transplanted V2a interneurons obtained from human stem cells into the spinal cords of mice to explore their possible use in spinal cord injury patients.

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World Meningitis Day 2017: Exclusive Interview With PadmaShri Dr. C.U Velmurugendran

World Meningitis Day 2017: Exclusive Interview With PadmaShri Dr. C.U Velmurugendran

World Meningitis Day 2017 is celebrated on 24th April 2017 to rasie awareness about meningitis. Exclusive interview with Dr. C.U.Velmurugendran, neurologist.

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Strawberry Extract Halts Progression of Breast Cancer Cells

Strawberry Extract Halts Progression of Breast Cancer Cells

Strawberry extract of the Alba variety contains polyphenolic compounds which prevent the spread of breast cancer cells in mice.

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