Metal-based compound to fight kidney cancer
New York, Sep 24 (IANS) Researchers have developed a promising titanium and gold based compound that destroys kidney cancer cells, while leaving normal cells...
Study shows how temperature determines sex in alligators
New York, Dec 25 (IANS) A joint research team from the US and Japan has identified a thermosensor protein which is associated with temperature-dependent...
Lack of sleep may zap cell growth, brain activity
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Besides making you tired, lack of adequate sleep can short-circuit your system and interfere with a fundamental cellular process...
Major fall in diabetes-related amputations in 25 years
London, Nov 23 (IANS) There has been a significant reduction in diabetes-related amputations since the mid-1990s thanks to improvements in diabetes care over this...
Cinnamon may prevent bowel cancer
Washington, June 17 (IANS) A compound derived from cinnamon is a potent inhibitor of colorectal or bowel cancer, a study shows.
The study found that...
Anaesthetic gases raising Earth’s temperature too
London, April 8 (IANS) Anaesthetic gases may help doctors to cause temporary loss of sensation in patients and carry out surgery smoothly, but by...
Weaker working memory linked to risky sexual activity
Washington, June 18 (IANS) Weaker working memory can increase the risk of both early sexual activity and unprotected sexual involvement during adolescence, says a...
Infectious diarrhoea viruses can spread by air
Ottawa, May 1 (IANS) Noroviruses, a group of viruses responsible for over half of global gastroenteritis cases, can spread by air up to several...
BHU to host fair on Indian systems of medicine
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) A large number of research institutes as well as 80 private organisations are expected to participate in 'Arogya', a...
Secondhand smoke turns babies into fat kids
Toronto, June 22 (IANS) Children whose parents smoked when they were toddlers are likely to have a wider waist and a higher body mass...
