Novel therapy could cut hepatitis C prevalence by 80 percent
New York, Dec 2 (IANS) Recently approved antiviral medications for hepatitis C could reduce the prevalence of the blood-borne infection by more than 80...
Malaria protein could help treat cancer
New York, Oct 17 (IANS) The mosquito-borne parasite that causes malaria also produces a protein that could help stop cancer, new research has found.
The...
Can our brain regulate its loss of control?
New York, Aug 15 (IANS) Our brain could actually be regulating the progression of glaucoma and other neuro-degenerative diseases, researchers say.
The result has implications...
Brain abnormalities in schizophrenia patients identified
New York, July 8 (IANS) Providing fresh insight into treatment of patients with schizophrenia, scientists have identified structural brain abnormalities in such patients, says...
Eat more fruits in adolescence to lower breast cancer risk
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Girls who eat more high-fibre foods during adolescence - especially lots of fruits and vegetables - may have significantly...
New test detects ‘party pill’ use faster
London, Nov 26 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new test for club drugs like ketamine that can detect low levels of drugs in urine...
Bees naturally immunize their babies
New York, Aug 2 (IANS) Bees naturally immunize their offspring against specific diseases found in environment and for them the process may be as...
Protein tied to asthma identified
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Researchers have identified a protein linked to the development of asthma even in the absence of viral infection.
"This work...
Brain’s ‘filing system’ is same for all
Washington, June 10 (IANS) Scientists from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have documented the formation of a newly learned concept inside the brain and found...
Nearly half the world hates smooches
London, July 15 (IANS) Nearly half of all societies in the world find smooches repulsive and even gross, according to a study,
To reach this...
