Brain’s GPS system influenced by environment’s shape
London, Feb 12 (IANS) Patterns created by the brain's grid cells, which are believed to guide navigation, are modified by the shape of the...
Being socially active early on can keep Alzheimer’s at bay
Being socially active early on can keep Alzheimer's at bay
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) If you are in your 30s or 40s and have...
Scientists design a universal flu vaccine
Scientists design a universal flu vaccine
London, Oct 1 (IANS) A new generation of universal flu vaccines has been designed, to protect against the future...
Heavy pot smoking linked to bone disease and fractures
Heavy pot smoking linked to bone disease and fractures
London, Oct 13 (IANS) Regular pot users could be at greater risk of osteoporosis in later...
Adverse childhood may cause BP dysfunction
Adverse childhood may cause BP dysfunction
New York, Nov 16 (IANS) Adverse childhood experiences such as abuse or neglect, dysfunctional homes or low socio-economic status...
Protein-carbohydrate combo good for gut health
Protein-carbohydrate combo good for gut health
Sydney, Nov 27 (IANS) Dietary combination of protein and carbohydrate may help promote good gut health as such a...
Italian nurse infected with Ebola ‘still critical’
Rome, May 18 (IANS/AKI) The Italian male nurse infected with Ebola is still in a critical condition but his health has "slightly" improved, doctors...
Malaria infection depends on number of parasites, not bites
Malaria infection depends on number of parasites, not bites
London, Jan 13 (IANS) Researchers have, for the first time, found that the chances of a...
New brain-computer interface helps paralysed patients communicate
New brain-computer interface helps paralysed patients communicate
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new non-invasive brain-computer interface that can decipher the thoughts of...
Eating citrus fruits may increase melanoma risk
New York, July 6 (IANS) Frequent consumption of citrus fruits -- whole grapefruit and orange juice -- may be associated with an increased risk...
