Blocking key human protein can stop malaria
London, July 8 (IANS) Scientists have identified a key protein in the human body that, if targeted, can stop the malaria parasite in its...
Schizophrenics more likely to attempt suicide
Toronto, Feb 11 (IANS) People with schizophrenia are six times more likely to have attempted suicide than those without the mental disorder that affects...
Blood test may predict hypertension risk
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) A more sensitive version of a blood test long used to verify heart muscle damage from heart attacks could...
Cheap graphene-based microphone for super sound quality
London, Nov 30 (IANS) Scientists have developed a low-cost graphene-based microphone that is nearly 32 times more sensitive than microphones of standard nickel-based construction.
The...
Altering brain’s food sense may achieve healthy ageing
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Tweaking the brain in order to alter the perception of feeding state and achieve low-calorie intake may promote healthy...
High BP risk in mid-life can be predicted in childhood
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Researchers have marked a number of factors that can help identify young people who are at risk of developing high...
Pesticides alter bees’ brains, affect reproductive ability
London, May 1 (IANS) New research suggests that a particular class of pesticides called "neonicotinoids" do not kill bees but impair their brain function...
Cancer treatment breakthrough by Indian American professor
New York, March 25 (IANS) Queen's University cancer researcher Madhuri Koti has discovered a biomarker that will help lead to better predictions of the...
Interaction with nature good for elders
New York, July 10 (IANS) Reinforcing the beneficial influence of nature on humans, a study highlights the importance of everyday contact with nature for...
Cloth masks don’t protect you against infections
Sydney, April 23 (IANS) The cheap cloth masks can cause you more harm than good as researchers have found that wearing them may actually...
