Gene that may up risk of hereditary pancreatic cancer identified
Scientists have discovered that mutations in the ATM gene may increase the hereditary risk for…
Promising new drug targets against kidney cancer identified
Scientists have laid the foundation of completely understanding the intricacies of distinct kidney…
Cancer cases found in women with French brand implants
Health authorities in France have confirmed to have come across at least 20 cases of cancer among…
Hormone replacement therapy tied to breast cancer
Post-menopausal women should think twice before going in for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)…
Gene that increases pancreatic cancer risk identified
A gene that increases the risk of pancreatic cancer has been identified, experts say.…
France advises breast implant removal over cancer risk
French health authorities Friday urged 30,000 women to remove the locally-made breast implants,…
Human agriculture key to survival for many threatened species
A number of threatened species in the developing world are entirely dependent on human agriculture for their survival, a new study has found…
Scientists developing salt-resistant rice
Scientists are developing a salt-resistant rice variety after a huge tsunami last year hit paddy…
Many keep smoking even after cancer diagnosis
A large number of people, believe it or not, continue to puff away merrily even after being…
Deflecting solar rays could improve food supply
Deflecting solar rays from the earth could be one way of improving food output, as global warming…
Animals’ winter coats could inspire new baldness treatment
A new form of baldness treatment may come be coming soon with scientists getting inspiration from the way animals both grow and shed their winter coats…
Scientists unravel how nose differentiates smell
Scientists have successfully unravelled how the nose — our olfactory organ, with 350 different…
Dec 30 2011 / No Comment / Read More »Microscopic worms could lead mankind’s way to Mars
Scientists believe that Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), a microscopic worm, which is biologically very similar to human beings…
Nov 30 2011 / No Comment / Read More »Genes only partially affect intelligence levels
Genetic factors only partially affect our lifelong intelligence levels, while environmental…
Jan 23 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Protective gene for colorectal cancer identified
Scientists have identified a tumour-suppressing gene called DCC gene (Deleted Colorectal Cancer), which protects against the onset of cancer by…
Dec 15 2011 / No Comment / Read More »Black tea is beneficial for health
While many people prefer being cautious about taking too much tea at home or workplace, researchers...
Diet patterns may keep brain from shrinking
People whose diets are rich in vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids are less likely to have brain...
Milwaukee’s Orangutans `could soon video chat` with friends in other zoos
After introducing iPads to Orangutans at a Milwaukee zoo, zookeepers are now planning to provide...
Israel develops green pesticide
Israeli scientists have developed an inexpensive environment friendly pesticide....
Burning more sugar drives super athleticism
Muscle fitness drives super athleticism, especially when their cells efficiently utilise sugar as a fuel...
Soon, pill that can make even couch potatoes ‘super fit’!
A pill that can make people as “super fit” as highly-trained athletes without moving a...
Soon, artificial windpipe to cut transplant rejection risk
Scientists have come up with an artificial trachea made with patient’s own cells, which will...
Synthetic muscles make nanobots effective
Powerful synthetic muscles fabricated by researchers will now impart cutting edge to medical nanobots for...
