Smoking makes superbugs more aggressive
New York, April 3 (IANS) MRSA bacteria, an antibiotic-resistant superbug, become even more resistant to killing by the immune system if they are exposed...
Catch the breath to catch drug abuse
Amsterdam, March 8 (IANS) Scientists have developed the first fully validated and robust method to check drug abuse in exhaled breath.
The procedure involves a...
Stents safe, effective as bypass surgery for heart disease
Stents safe, effective as bypass surgery for heart disease
New York, Nov 6 (IANS) Drug-eluting stents -- a less-invasive alternative to bypass surgery -- are...
Genetic link between child prodigies and autism found
Washington, May 3 (IANS) Researchers have found the first evidence of a genetic link between prodigy and autism.
The finding may help explain why the...
‘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...
Excess phosphorous causes chronic kidney diseases
'Excess phosphorous causes chronic kidney diseases'
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Excess phosphorous in human body can cause chronic kindey diseases, including hyperphosphatemia -- in...
New rare form of hereditary colon cancer identified
New rare form of hereditary colon cancer identified
London, July 29 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that mutation in a gene can led to a form...
Colouring books for adults can help reduce stress
Colouring books for adults can help reduce stress
New York, Dec 15 (IANS) Spending some time with couloring books after a tough day at work...
Better crop water management could reduce hunger
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Improved agricultural water management could significantly boost agricultural production and reduce hunger, while at the same time making up for...
Sting’s brain scanned for new study on music
Sting's brain scanned for new study on music
Los Angeles, Aug 19 (IANS) The brain of musician Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known professionally by his...
