New gene map shows cancer’s weak link
Toronto, Nov 27 (IANS) Scientists have mapped out the genes that keep our cells alive, thereby revealing which genes are crucial in diseases like...
New app to help cut diabetes risk
New York, May 6 (IANS) Amidst the din of countless mobile apps, here comes an app that would help you fight diabetes. Developed by...
Why some smokers don’t get cancer
New York, Sep 10 (IANS) Researchers have identified a set of genetic markers that help even smokers live longer and protect them from deadly...
Two more test positive for swine flu in Telangana
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (IANS) Two fresh cases of swine flu have been reported in Telangana during last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday.
The authorities...
More obesity among higher educated in poor countries
London, Oct 1 (IANS) In poor countries, obesity is more common among the higher educated, while in rich countries, obesity is more common among...
New method to rejuvenate skin without side effect
Washington, June 21 (IANS) A new non-invasive method for skin rejuvenation may have less unintended side effects such as scarring and altered pigmentation than...
New platform to identify drugs for fighting viruses
Washington, April 14 (IANS) A team of biologists from San Diego State University has developed a platform for identifying drugs that could prove to...
Fidgeting may counter effects of prolonged sitting
London, Sep 23 (IANS) if you cannot help sitting down for long, just do not sit still as new research suggest that movements involved...
Exercise helps flow of mysterious hormone in your blood
New York, Aug 14 (IANS) An exercise-induced hormone does exists in humans, say scientists, adding that this hormone, called irisin, circulates in the blood...
Printing electronic circuits from liquid metal
New York, April 11 (IANS) Scientists have invented a new method to use inkjet printing technology to mass produce electronic circuits made of liquid...
