Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa added 3 discussions to the group Science Simplified!
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Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa commented on Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa's group Science Simplified!
"The researchers also investigated how sleepy a participant felt when they woke up. While participants felt the sleepiest when awoken from REM sleep, the impact of the slow waves in non-REM sleep…"
yesterday
Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa commented on Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa's group Science Simplified!
"Scientists discover a signature 'wave' of activity as the brain awakens from sleep Each morning, your brain embarks on a remarkable series of events: it transitions from being asleep,…"
yesterday
Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa commented on Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa's group Science Simplified!
"To directly test whether MER11 sequences can control gene expression, the team used a technique called lentiMPRA (lentiviral massively parallel reporter assay). This method allows thousands of DNA…"
yesterday
Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa commented on Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa's group Science Simplified!
"Study reveals hidden regulatory roles of 'junk' DNA A new international study suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, which were long dismissed as genetic "junk,"…"
yesterday
Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa commented on Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa's group Science Simplified!
"Why do we need sleep? Researchers find the answer may lie in mitochondria Sleep may not just be rest for the mind—it may be essential maintenance for the body's power supply. A new study…"
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Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa commented on Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa's group Science Simplified!
"Vision problems emerge as astronauts spend months in orbit When astronauts began spending six months and more aboard the International Space Station, they started to notice changes in their vision.…"
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"Don't feed the animals: Researchers warn of risks tied to wildlife interactions A study by  scientists  offers new warnings on the dangers of human interactions with wildlife. The…"
yesterday
Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa replied to Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa's discussion Some Qs. people asked me on science and my replies to them - Part 31 in the group Science Simplified!
"Q: Can you fail a Ph.D. thesis defense? Krishna: You can. But even before you come to this stage of defense, if there are faults in your work, the expert external examiners, there will be three…"
Friday
Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa commented on Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa's group Science Simplified!
"New research says it is okay to eat eggs even if you have cholesterol! Researchers clear eggs of heart disease blame From poached to panfried, when it comes to eggs, it's all sunny side up,…"
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