‘Leaky’ vaccines may lead to more virulent viruses
New York, July 28 (IANS) Use of less-than-perfect vaccines or what are called “leaky” vaccines can lead to evolution of more deadly versions of...
Novel method can scale up stem cell production
Novel method can scale up stem cell production
London, July 15 (IANS) Scientists have found a new method of creating human stem cells which could...
Gout won’t increase your fracture risk: Study
Gout won't increase your fracture risk: Study
London, May 14 (IANS) People with gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis, may not actually have an increased risk...
Extra weight gain affects your DNA
Extra weight gain affects your DNA
London, Dec 23 (IANS) The extra kilos you gain during the holidays would not only show up on your...
Why do older adults struggle to adapt to new environments?
Sydney, April 26 (IANS) The elderly are often unable to adjust to new surroundings. This is partly due to the deterioration of a brain...
Why young Americans are having babies before marriage
Why young Americans are having babies before marriage
New York, July 14 (IANS) Rising income inequality, and the resulting scarcity of certain types of jobs,...
Genetic differences lead to failure of anti-HIV drug
Washington, July 11 (IANS) Genetic variations and not complying with treatment regimens may account for some failures of an anti-HIV drug to treat and...
How alcohol and pot may influence your sexual behaviour
How alcohol and pot may influence your sexual behaviour
New York, Aug 5 (IANS) While both alcohol and marijuana appear to potentially increase risk for...
Lab-grown blood vessels to help kids with heart defects
Lab-grown blood vessels to help kids with heart defects
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) In a groundbreaking feat, a team of biomedical engineers has successfully...
Calcium supplements raise risk of heart damage
Calcium supplements raise risk of heart damage
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque...
