Daily meditation can slow ageing too
New York, Dec 3 (IANS) For those who do meditation regularly, here is another good news. Researchers report that apart from reducing blood pressure...
Cells that re-generate liver without cancer risk
New York, Aug 15 (IANS) Scientists have discovered new type of cells which are an important part of liver regeneration.
When healthy liver cells are...
Passive smoking in childhood increases COPD risk
London, July 11 (IANS) Passive smoking in childhood or during teenage years may increase risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive ailment...
New council to address paint industry skill crunch
Kolkata, July 24 (IANS) The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has approved the Indian Paints Association (IPA) proposal to establish a dedicated paints and...
Gene linked to aggressive brain cancer identified
London, June 13 (IANS) Scientists have identified a gene whose mutation is linked to the development of an aggressive form of brain cancer.
An error...
Fat build-up in brain may trigger Alzheimer’s disease
Toronto, Aug 28 (IANS) Abnormal build-up of fat in the brain may cause and accelerate the progression of Alzheimer's disease, new research has found.
Canadian...
Autoantibodies may lead to early detection of lung cancer
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Researchers have identified autoantibodies - immune proteins found in the blood that fight one's own proteins - that can...
How excess iron affects Parkinson’s disease
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) It has long been known that excess iron is found in the brains of patients with Parkinson's disease, and...
Indian-origin scientists develop hack-proof chip
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) A team of Indian-origin researchers has developed a new type of radio frequency identification (RFID) chip that is virtually...
‘DNA ambulance’ can reveal how cancer begins
Toronto, July 24 (IANS) Researchers have discovered how severely damaged DNA is transported within a cell and how it is repaired - a discovery...
