Targeting a protein might treat alcoholism
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Targeting a protein might allow treatment of alcoholism and simultaneously prevent alcohol-induced heart and liver damage, a new study...
Fat build-up in brain may trigger Alzheimer’s disease
Toronto, Aug 28 (IANS) Abnormal build-up of fat in the brain may cause and accelerate the progression of Alzheimer's disease, new research has found.
Canadian...
Non-invasive ‘brain palpation’ may detect Alzheimer’s
London, Oct 8 (IANS) The brain cannot be palpated without using a highly invasive procedure, but researchers have now developed a noninvasive brain imaging...
Novel skin patch to monitor diabetes developed
Novel skin patch to monitor diabetes developed
London, April 11 (IANS) Scientists have created a non-invasive adhesive patch that promises the measurement of glucose levels...
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...
Honey bees have better eyesight than thought
Honey bees have better eyesight than thought
Sydney, April 7 (IANS) Honey bees have 30 per cent better eyesight than has been previously recorded, suggest...
Effects of stress on skin and hair
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Leading a stressful life? Unfortunately, it shows on your skin and hair, says an expert.
Pankaj Chaturvedi, dermatologist and specialist...
New computer method may predict time of body clock
New computer method may predict time of body clock
New York, Feb 28 (IANS) Researchers have developed a computer method called ZeitZeiger that uses a...
Handheld device may spot tuberculosis in flat 20 minutes
London, April 22 (IANS) A Britain-based technology company has claimed to have developed a smartphone-sized handheld DNA analyser that may diagnose infectious diseases like...
Aussie scientists confident of stopping Zika virus
Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) Australian scientists have moved a step closer to preventing the spread of Zika virus, after exposing mosquitoes to bacterium that...
