Insulin-producing pancreatic cells created from human skin cells
New York (IANS): Scientists at a US university have successfully converted human skin cells into fully-functional pancreatic cells.
The new cells produced insulin in response to...
Omega-3 foods could curb damage caused by air pollution
Omega-3 foods could curb damage caused by air pollution
London, March 4 (IANS) Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids could significantly reduce damage caused...
Cholesterol deprivation can kill brain tumour cells
Cholesterol deprivation can kill brain tumour cells
New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Offering new hope for an alternative treatment of brain cancer, researchers have found...
Air on young Earth weighed less than half: Researchers
Washington, May 10 (IANS) Turning the traditional knowledge on its head that young Earth had a thicker atmosphere, scientists, including an Indian-origin researcher, have...
Your movement gives a sneak peek to personality traits
London, March 24 (IANS) The way you eat, talk, sit or walk is likely to present a unique insight into your inherent personality traits,...
Mediterranean diet, exercise can cut risk of Alzheimer’s
Mediterranean diet, exercise can cut risk of Alzheimer's
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) Mediterranean diet, regular physical activity and a normal body mass index can...
Kentucky gay couples receive marriage licenses
Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) A county in Kentucky state has started issuing marriage licences to gay couples after the county clerk was jailed for...
Kids born to older mothers are smarter: Study
Kids born to older mothers are smarter: Study
London, Feb 14 (IANS) There's good news for career women. Overturning conventional wisdom, a new study suggests...
Myanmar bans alcohol sale during water festival
Nay Pyi Taw, April 13 (IANS) Myanmar authorities have banned the sale of alcohol in Nay Pyi Taw during the annual Thingyan Water Festival...
Your genes may determine happiness in marital life
Your genes may determine happiness in marital life
New York: Being happy or sad in your marriage could be determined by your genes, says a...
