New genetic clues found in fragile X syndrome
Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) A team of US scientists has gained new insight into fragile X syndrome - the most common cause of inherited...
New gene discovery could improve wheat production
New York, Sep 5 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a new wheat gene that helps the plant adapt to different climates and maximise grain production.
The...
Gene therapy treats dogs affected by night blindness
New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Gene therapy has been found to preserve vision in a study involving dogs with naturally occurring, late-stage retinitis pigmentosa,...
Evidence should inform policy: Should we offer antiretroviral therapy soon after HIV diagnosis?
(CNS): There are over 1 million new TB cases in people living with HIV (PLHIV) and 320,000 HIV/TB deaths every year. Moreover HIV increases...
Non-invasive energy medicine an alternative method of treatment — even for cancer
Non-invasive energy medicine an alternative method of treatment -- even for cancer
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Non-invasive energy medicine is an alternative method of...
New anaesthesia technique saves patient with obstructed airway
New anaesthesia technique saves patient with obstructed airway
Sydney, April 10 (IANS) A pioneering anaesthesia technique that makes surgery safer for patients with obstructed airways...
New two-minute questionnaire may detect autism in toddlers
New two-minute questionnaire may detect autism in toddlers
New York, Feb 6 (IANS) Researchers have developed a two-minute questionnaire for parents that could help pediatricians...
Gene decides why some kids turn into troubled adults
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) Researchers from North Carolina-based Duke University have identified a gene variant that may serve as a marker for children...
Childhood brain tumour survivor’s high body fat ups stroke risk
Childhood brain tumour survivor's high body fat ups stroke risk
Toronto, March 25 (IANS) Survivors of childhood brain tumours have more body fat, increasing their...
Global economic downturn dramatically
Global economic downturn dramatically increased cancer deaths
London, May 29 (IANS) The economic crisis of 2008-10 and the rise in unemployment that accompanied it led...
