Eating seafood increases risk of autoimmune disorder
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Exposure to mercury through seafood could increase the risk of autoimmune disorders, especially among women of childbearing age, a...
Indian-origin scientist discovers 10 new lupus genes
Tokyo, Jan 26 (IANS) An international team led by an Indian-American scientist has identified 10 new genes associated with the autoimmune disease lupus --...
Why treatment outcome is worse in obese cancer patients
Why treatment outcome is worse in obese cancer patients
New York, July 21 (IANS) Examining why obese patients fare worse than leaner patients across many...
New platform to identify drugs for fighting viruses
Washington, April 14 (IANS) A team of biologists from San Diego State University has developed a platform for identifying drugs that could prove to...
Spend time with nature to shun depression
Spend time with nature to shun depression
Sydney, June 24 (IANS) A 30-minute walk in the woods each week can help reduce depression and high...
Alzheimer’s patients may benefit from cell therapy
Alzheimer's patients may benefit from cell therapy
New York, March 17 (IANS) Transplanting a special type of neuron into the Alzheimer's brain can restore memory...
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...
Progesterone can treat breast cancer
New York, July 9 (IANS) A study shows that breast cancer patients can benefit from having the cheap and widely-available female hormone progesterone added...
Sleep loss takes a toll on your heart
Sleep loss takes a toll on your heart
New York, Dec 3 (IANS) Short-term sleep loss due to long working hours may adversely affect your...
Genetic keys to convert skin cells
Genetic keys to convert skin cells into red blood cells found
London, June 6 (IANS) Researchers have successfully identified the four keys that unlock the...
