Monkey brain has ‘hardware’ for mirror self-recognition
Beijing, Jan 9 (IANS) Chinese scientists have shown for the first time that monkeys can be trained to recognise themselves in the mirror.
Mirror self-recognition...
Possible ‘obesity gene’ discovered
Toronto, Aug 11 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a gene that plays an important role in causing obesity.
The gene encodes a protein responsible for production...
Indian-origin student ups mental health awareness in the US
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) An Indian-origin student from North Carolina State University has been raising awareness among students, faculty and administrators about mental health...
Myanmar bans alcohol sale during water festival
Nay Pyi Taw, April 13 (IANS) Myanmar authorities have banned the sale of alcohol in Nay Pyi Taw during the annual Thingyan Water Festival...
Homeopathy drugs for AIDS from snake venom, HIV Virus
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Scientific research into possible medicines for the dreaded AIDS disease from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) itself and even...
New drug to beat brain and breast cancers
New York, July 16 (IANS) Researchers have discovered two chemical compounds that effectively stop the growth of brain cancer cells and breast tumours, opening...
Wearable device may offer protection against Zika mosquitoes
New York, Feb 3 (IANS) A wearable device could be an effective tool for preventing bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito -- the primary...
Abusive partners put women at greater sexual risk
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) Women who have sex with physically or sexually abusive partners are at greater risk of being infected with sexually-transmitted diseases,...
Dengue in childhood can increase early heart attack risk
London, Oct 17 (IANS) Infectious diseases such as typhoid, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, tuberculosis and dengue in childhood can increase risk of getting a...
Neanderthal-derived DNA may pose risk of depression
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) The US Researchers have found correlations between Neanderthal-derived genes and various diseases in modern humans -- including those influencing...
