Safe-to-eat spinach on your way
New York, Aug 22 (IANS) Scientists have reported a new, easy-to-implement method to disinfect green leafy vegetables like spinach to reduce outbreaks of illness.
Leafy...
Lupin acquires US-based Gavis for $880 mn
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Indian pharmaceuticals company Lupin Limited on Thursday said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based privately-held company...
Washington: Edible batteries that power ‘smart’ pills to organs soon
Washington (IANS): Imagine a "smart pill" that can sense problems in your intestines and actively release an appropriate drug. But the problem is that...
Impulsive individuals at increased binge eating risk
New York, May 29 (IANS) If a little stress makes you a lot impulsive, you may be at an increased risk of binge eating...
Fatty foods trigger inflammation leading to diabetes
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) An enhanced inflammatory response could be the key link between high saturated fat intake and the development of diseases...
Genetic code cracked for deadly parasite
Melbourne, Feb 10 (IANS) Scientists have cracked the genetic code of a deadly parasite known to infect young children and puppies worldwide.
The parasite, T....
Effect of dengue minimal in northeast India: Experts
Agartala, Sep 29 (IANS) Though the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which causes dengue, is found in abundance in the northeastern states, the deaths due to...
Why some women can’t say no to junk food
Melbourne, April 6 (IANS) Eating a healthy diet during adolescence could reverse the junk-food cravings in males but not females, reveals a fascinating research.
The...
Surgeons carve new ears using 3D printings
Washington, Oct 2 (IANS) Researchers from the University of Washington (UW) have evolved a method to help trainee surgeons carve new ears from a...
Higher sense of autonomy make toddlers smarter
Toronto, Jan 14 (IANS) Children with a higher sense of autonomy are likely to possess stronger mental skills, says a study.
Higher cognitive skills are...
