India tops Asia in sending scientists and engineers to US
Washington (IANS): Among Asian countries, India continues to be the top country of birth for scientists and engineers who have made the US their destination...
Gene editing technique can treat thalassemia in womb
Gene editing technique can treat thalassemia in womb
New York: In a breakthrough, a gene editing technique has shown potential to treat beta thalassemia --...
Smartphone microscope spots skin cancer
New York, March 16 (IANS) In settings where traditional microscope is not available, smartphones can be used as microscopes to detect skin cancer with...
Obesity linked to higher infection risk after bypass surgery
Obesity linked to higher infection risk after bypass surgery
Toronto, June 19 (IANS) Patients with obesity have a higher risk of infection within 30 days...
New test spots drug use from single fingerprint
London, (IANS) Scientists have developed a new, non-invasive test that can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint.
The new fingerprint method can determine whether...
Low Vitamin D levels may predict MS risk in women
Low Vitamin D levels may predict MS risk in women
New York, Sep 14 (IANS) Women with lower level of Vitamin D in the blood...
Sex change hormonal treatment reshapes brain chemistry
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Hormonal treatments administered as part of the procedures for sex reassignment can not only shift a recipient's physical appearance to...
Mindfulness can tackle obesity in kids
New York, Jan 23 (IANS) The balance in brain networks in children who are obese is different compared to healthy-weight children, making them more...
Viral infection during pregnancy may increase autism risk
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Viral infection during pregnancy may cause change in a particular immune response in mothers and increase risk of autism...
Eating ‘on the go’ could make you fat
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Dieters who eat while performing other activities such as walking or watching television may increase their food intake later in...
