Indian researchers developed 16 disaster management drugs
Preparing to deal with any future chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents, Indian scientists have devised 16 drugs that can be used for disaster management. These include an anti-cyanide drug, an anti-nerve gas drug and an anti-toxic gas drug Several radioactive decorporation agents and drugs for anti-cyanide, anti-nerve gas More...
New Inhibitors of Elusive Enzymes Promise to Be Valuable Scientific Tools
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered the first selective inhibitors Continue reading “New Inhibitors of Elusive Enzymes Promise to Be Valuable Scientific Tools” » More...
Jelly-like atmospheric particles resist chemical aging
Atmospheric chemists at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Continue reading “Jelly-like atmospheric particles resist chemical aging” » More...
Study shows starvation hormone increases lifespan in mice
A team of researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, showed that a secreting hormone involved in response to Continue reading “Study shows starvation hormone increases lifespan in mice” » More...
Lefkowitz, Kobilka share 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for studies of G-protein–coupled receptors
Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka, both from universities in the US, won the Continue reading “Lefkowitz, Kobilka share 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for studies of G-protein–coupled receptors” More...
Roche challenges relief granted to Cipla in high court
Swiss drug company Hoffmann-La Roche Monday challenged the relief awarded by a single judge Continue reading “Roche challenges relief granted to Cipla in high court” » More...
Animal cell shots could rid you of double chin?
Dieters could lose their double chins and spare tyres by getting shots of modified heat Continue reading “Animal cell shots could rid you of double chin?” » More...
Zinc deficiency erodes immune system
American scientists have uncovered a biological mechanism by which zinc deficiency develops with age eroding the immune system Continue reading “Zinc deficiency erodes immune system” » More...
Researchers Reveal the Physiological Role of a Novel Hormone FNDC5/irisin
A research team led by Dr. Christos Mantzoros, MD, PhD, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Continue reading “Researchers Reveal the Physiological Role of a Novel Hormone FNDC5/irisin” » More...
iPhone app to diagnose thyroid disease
An iPhone and specially-designed image analysis app can diagnose and manage Continue reading “iPhone app to diagnose thyroid disease” » More...
