Identity of genes determining hair colour may boost cancer research
Identity of genes determining hair colour may boost cancer research
London, April 17 (IANS) An international team of scientists have identified 124 genes that play...
Saline water cleans wounds better than soap and water
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Although using soap and water has remained the standard practice of wound cleaning before surgery, this method is actually...
Another contagious form of cancer discovered
Sydney, Dec 29 (IANS) In an indication that transmissible cancer may not be as rare as generally believed, researchers have identified a second, genetically...
Novel self-adaptive material that heals itself
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Researchers at Rice University have invented an adaptive material that combines self-healing and reversible self-stiffening properties.
The researchers believe that...
Eating peanuts, chickpeas may lower cholesterol, improve BP
Eating peanuts, chickpeas may lower cholesterol, improve BP
Washington, June 5 (IANS) Eating a diet that includes peanuts, chickpeas, apples and a little amount of...
Height affects risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer
London, Feb 3 (IANS) Due to dietary factors, humans are taller now -- but taller people are more prone to the risk of cancer,...
Global scientific community to share data on Zika virus
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Leading global health bodies, including India's Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, have committed to share...
Genetic lung disorder may impact growth of babies in womb
Genetic lung disorder may impact growth of babies in womb
London: Scientists have found that babies with fatal genetic lung infections are more likely to...
Now, a vaccine against designer opioid drug abuse
New York, Feb 17 (IANS) With the use of synthetic opioid "designer drugs" on the rise, scientists have developed a vaccine to curb addiction...
Quest for a healthy skin at 50
Quest for a healthy skin at 50
New Delhi: As you get older, your diet, lifestyle and hormones become evident on your skin. The wrinkles,...
