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The platitude that failure leads to success may be both inaccurate and damaging to society, according to new research.

A new study suggests that the immune response of lung endothelial cells, which line the blood vessels, is too low during the early stage of COVID-19 infection as demonstrated in a preclinical model. Additionally, the researchers analyzed all genes expressed in purified endothelial cells, which had never been done before.

Immune activation in a pregnant woman can occur in response to metabolic diseases like obesity, infections in pregnancy, exposure to pollution and environmental toxins, or even stress and can have negative effects on fetal brain immune cells (microglia). It's not possible to monitor microglia within the fetal brain, but new research indicates that macrophages in the placenta can act as an indicator of these cells' health.

After women go through menopause, their risk of heart disease increases dramatically. Researchers studied whether beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrate, can improve how blood vessels function. The results showed that daily consumption of beetroot juice by postmenopausal women may improve blood vessel function enough to reduce future heart disease risk.

Having explored how the heart is formed in utero, a researcher is reporting how cells and molecules act during that early formation and what might cause the heart disease called left ventricular non-compaction or spongy heart, for which patients often require heart transplants.

A new study has found that patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder are three times more likely to have Bartonella DNA in their blood than adults without these disorders. The work further supports the idea that pathogens -- particularly vector-borne pathogens -- could play a role in mental illness.

A multi-institutional team has created atomic optical antennas in solids. The team used germanium vacancy centers in diamonds to create an optical energy enhancement of six orders of magnitude, a regime challenging to reach with conventional atomic antenna structures.

New research supports earlier findings that indicate that anesthesia is no more hazardous for the brain at higher doses than at lower doses.

Wild African elephants address each other with name-like calls, a rare ability among nonhuman animals, according to a new study. Researchers used machine learning to confirm that elephant calls contained a name-like component identifying the intended recipient, a behavior they suspected based on observation. The study suggests elephants do not imitate the receiver's call to address one another but instead use arbitrary vocal labels like humans.

An international team of planetary scientists has detected patches of water frost sitting atop the Tharsis volcanoes on Mars, which are not only the tallest volcanic mountains on the Red Planet but in the entire solar system.

Astronomers have deciphered the formation history of young star clusters, some of which we can see with the naked eye at night. The team reports that most nearby young star clusters belong to only three families, which originate from very massive star-forming regions. This research also provides new insights into the effects of supernovae (violent explosions at the end of the life of very massive stars) on the formation of giant gas structures in galaxies like our Milky Way.

By super cooling a molecule on the surface of brain cells down to about minus 180 degrees Celsius -- nearly twice as cold as the coldest places in Antarctica -- scientists say they have determined how a widely-used epilepsy drug works to dampen the excitability of brain cells and help to control, although not cure, seizures.

Astronomers observing exoplanet GJ 3470 b saw evidence of water, carbon dioxide, methane and sulfur dioxide. Astronomers hope the discovery of this exoplanet's sulfurous atmosphere will advance our understanding of how planets forms.

Researchers have for the first time demonstrated that a specific class of oxide membranes can confine, or 'squeeze,' infrared light -- a finding that holds promise for next generation infrared imaging technologies. The thin-film membranes confine infrared light far better than bulk crystals, which are the established technology for infrared light confinement.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the provisional answer key for CUET UG 2024. Candidates can expect it by mid-June. The marking scheme includes +5 for correct answers, -1 for wrong ones. Key objections can be raised within a specified period. Check NTA's official website for updates.

In a latest development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third-term government has allocated portfolios to its council of ministers. Among the notable appointments, Dharmendra Pradhan has been entrusted with the responsibility to continue as the Minister of Education. Pradhan has been a part of PM Modi's cabinet in the two preceding terms, overseeing various sectors such as petroleum and natural gas, education, and skill development.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is set to release the preliminary answer key for the Andhra Pradesh Physical Education Common Entrance Test 2024 (AP LAWCET 2024) anytime soon. Eligible candidates can check and download the answer key on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in once it is released. The exam was conducted on June 9 from 2.30 PM to 4.00 PM, and candidates can raise objections against the released key from June 11 to June 12.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has extended the application deadline for 3000 apprentice positions. In this article, aspiring candidates can find the official notice, the direct link for registration and other important details such as eligibility, stipend and selection process. Stay updated with the latest developments.

The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has released the TSPSC Group 4 Final Results 2024. Shortlisted candidates need to attend Certificate Verification as per the merit list.

The JoSAA Counselling for 2024 has commenced registration, offering five rounds of seat allocation. Eligible candidates, having cleared JEE Main 2024 and JEE Advanced 2024, can register on josaa.nic.in, submitting course preferences and documents. Mock allocations occur on June 14 and June 16, with subsequent rounds starting June 20. Online reporting is mandatory.