Monkey brain has ‘hardware’ for mirror self-recognition
Beijing, Jan 9 (IANS) Chinese scientists have shown for the first time that monkeys can be trained to recognise themselves in the mirror.
Mirror self-recognition...
How smoking ups heart failure risk
How smoking ups heart failure risk
New York, Sep 14 (IANS) Smoking is associated with thicker heart walls and reduction in the heart's pumping ability...
Bus driver suspended for clicking selfie ‘drinking’ beer
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) A school bus driver was removed from her route after she took a selfie showing her taking a swig...
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...
Prescription opioid use disorder on rise among adults
Prescription opioid use disorder on rise among adults
New York, Oct 2 (IANS) Prescription opioid use disorder -- adults using prescription opioids for non-medical purposes...
Sense of smell may decode weight bias
New York, March 20 (IANS) A team of US researchers has found that looking at an image of an overweight or obese person could...
How gender is determined in the brain
New York, April 4 (IANS) During prenatal development, the brains of most animals, including humans, develop specifically male or female characteristics. New research sheds...
Common prostate cancer treatment may lead to dementia later
Common prostate cancer treatment may lead to dementia later
New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Men with prostate cancer who are treated with testosterone-lowering drugs are...
Can smartphone apps help self-management of diabetes?
Can smartphone apps help self-management of diabetes?
London, Oct 28 (IANS) Smartphone applications could offer patients with Type 2 diabetes a highly effective method of...
Sugary drinks hamper body’s normal stress response
Washington, April 17 (IANS) Do you always pick up a soda can from the refrigerator every time you feel a little stressed? This could...
