Anti-HIV drugs may be effective against Ebola
Toronto, Jan 12 (IANS) Using a novel and quick drug-screening method, researchers have found that anti-HIV drugs may be effective against the deadly Ebola...
Why men hunt for slim women as life partners
London, Aug 28 (IANS) Why do slim and curvy women attract most men the most? Learn it from a novel “evolutionary fitness” model that...
Schoolgirls suffer more overuse injuries: Study
Washington, June 25 (IANS) When it comes to overuse injuries in high school sports, girls are at a much higher risk than boys, 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 --...
Ability to ignore distractions makes you more efficient
New York, Feb 26 (IANS) Honing the ability to ignore distractions may bring in dividends as researchers have found that people are more efficient...
Bacteria grown on bats to help fight deadly fungus
Washington, April 11 (IANS) A particular bacteria growing naturally on the skin of some bats may help fighting white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungus that...
New anti-obesity drug could block fat absorption
New York, July 30 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new class of compounds that could prevent fat particles from getting absorbed in the body...
Poverty hampers children’s brain development
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Growing in severe poverty can adversely affect children's brain development, thereby putting them at a disadvantage for academic achievement, new...
Special health ministry drive for clean healthcare facilies
New Delhi, (IANS) The union health ministry on Friday launched a special scheme to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in public health care...
60 genetic disorders cause skin and nervous system problems
New York, Jan 23 (IANS) There are 60 genetic disorders that affect skin and nervous system in humans, researchers report.
One of the most common...
