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Origins of our earliest oxygen-breathing ancestors

Origins of our earliest oxygen-breathing ancestors


Scientists have shed light on a bacterial enzyme that offers clues on the origins of our earliest ox...
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Earth did not always have oxygen since inception

Earth did not always have oxygen since inception


An international team of researchers has found that the appearance of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphe...
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Oxygen `2.48 billion years old`

Oxygen `2.48 billion years old`


Oxygen is likely to be 2.48 billion years old, a new research has suggested.
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Earth’s outer core ‘poor in oxygen’

Earth’s outer core ‘poor in oxygen’


Oxygen is the most abundant element in the planet, so it is not unreasonable to expect that it might...
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3 patients die as hospital fails to supply oxygen


Three patients, admitted in the intensive care unit of a private hospital here, died after it alleg...
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Oxygen may have been present on ancient Earth

Oxygen may have been present on ancient Earth


A new research from MIT has found evidence of early oxygen on our planet.
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China: Fishes perish due to oxygen depletion

China: Fishes perish due to oxygen depletion


A large number of fish were found dead over the past week in a river in central China`s Hunan Provin...
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European telescope detects oxygen in space

European telescope detects oxygen in space


European Space Agency`s Herschel telescope has found the first confirmed evidence of oxygen molecule...
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Elusive oxygen molecules discovered in space

Elusive oxygen molecules discovered in space


NASA scientists have for the first time discovered significant evidence of molecular oxygen in space...
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Bugs ‘helped early animals to get oxygen`

Bugs ‘helped early animals to get oxygen`


A new study has analysed bacterial colonies in the Los Roques lagoons of Venezuela and found that it...
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Device to tackle cluster headaches

Device to tackle cluster headaches


A mask-like device to deliver super-fast oxygen boost to tackle the painful condition.
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Composite oxygen cylinders for IAF, Army pilots


Now, IAF and Army pilots will be able to stay airborne for longer periods.
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IAF fighters to have on board oxygen generation system

IAF fighters to have on board oxygen generation system


It will enable them to be airborne for longer period and carry extra payload.
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High dose of oxygen boosts natural cancer treatment

High dose of oxygen boosts natural cancer treatment


Using artemisinin or high-pressure oxygen alone on a culture of human leukemia cells reduced cancer ...
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Key radical proteins `found`

Key radical proteins `found`


Scientists have identified two key `fungal` proteins responsible for production of oxygen radicals.
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Oceans went oxygen-poor 499 mn yrs ago: Study

Oceans went oxygen-poor 499 mn yrs ago: Study


A new study at the University of California has found that oceans became oxygen-rich about 600 milli...
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Oxygen atmosphere found on Saturn’s moon

Oxygen atmosphere found on Saturn’s moon


Astronomers have announced that an oxygen atmosphere has been found on Saturn`s second largest moon.
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When earth had enough oxygen for life

When earth had enough oxygen for life


The evidence is found in 1.2-billion-year-old rocks from Scotland.
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Oxygen therapy slashes death rate among COPD patients

Oxygen therapy slashes death rate among COPD patients


Controlled oxygen therapy can slash death rate among patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disea...
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Babies born at night at risk: Study

Babies born at night at risk: Study


Babies born at night or at the weekend are at greater risk of dying due to lack of oxygen.
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Excess O2 could slow wrinkle formation

Excess O2 could slow wrinkle formation


An overdose of oxygen could help reduce wrinkle formation, according to a Japanese study.
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Daily breathing exercise ensures more oxygen for muscles

Daily breathing exercise ensures more oxygen for muscles


Daily breathing exercises for six weeks freed more oxygen for other muscles by cutting down on the a...
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Indian rockets to soon use atmospheric oxygen as fuel: ISRO

Indian rockets to soon use atmospheric oxygen as fuel: ISRO


ISRO is planning to flight test own air-breathing engine that will use atmospheric oxygen as fuel.
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South Korea coach wants oxygen masks for World Cup squad

South Korea coach wants oxygen masks for World Cup squad


South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo has requested oxygen masks for his team to help them prepare for play...
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Scientists find animals that can live without oxygen

Scientists find animals that can live without oxygen


For the first time, scientists have claimed to have discovered animals that live without oxygen de...
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Growing low-oxygen zones in oceans worry scientists

Growing low-oxygen zones in oceans worry scientists


Lower levels of oxygen in the Earth`s oceans, particularly off the United States` Pacific Northwest ...
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`Dissolved oxygen in alcohol can help cut hangover`

`Dissolved oxygen in alcohol can help cut hangover`


Scientists have discovered that increasing dissolved oxygen concentrations in alcohol may help red...
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Lack of oxygen forced animals to breathe

Lack of oxygen forced animals to breathe


A massive plunge in global oxygen levels, not freshwater frolicking, could have led to the rise of a...
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Geoengineering may endanger marine life by decreasing oxygen in lakes

Geoengineering may endanger marine life by decreasing oxygen in lakes


A team of scientists has claimed that geoengineering our climate with the help of volcanoes may resu...
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High-flow oxygen can ease headaches

High-flow oxygen can ease headaches


Fifteen minutes of treatment with high flow oxygen significantly eased cluster headaches, according ...
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O2 formed in earth`s oceans 100m-yr before GOE

O2 formed in earth`s oceans 100m-yr before GOE


Oxygen production began in earth`s oceans at least 100 million years before the life saving gas ac...
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Sat phones, oxygen cylinders for ITBP on Sino-India border


In an effort to strengthen its position along the Sino-Indian border, the government has decided to ...
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Giving oxygen during stroke ‘reduces brain tissue damage’

Giving oxygen during stroke ‘reduces brain tissue damage’


A new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has revealed that giving supplemental oxygen can sign...
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Oxygen content in Ladakh up 50 percent: Scientists

Oxygen content in Ladakh up 50 percent: Scientists


Anyone visiting Ladakh for the first time can be left gasping for breath due to low oxygen levels in...
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Jupiter’s moon Europa has plenty of oxygen to support life

Jupiter’s moon Europa has plenty of oxygen to support life


A new research has suggested that there may be plenty of oxygen available in the global ocean on Jup...
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Administering oxygen precipitates Alzheimer`s

Administering oxygen precipitates Alzheimer`s


A 65-year-old woman, who has routine hip surgery, develops memory loss six months later and is diagn...
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