Seed oils better for lowering cholesterol: Study
Seed oils better for lowering cholesterol: Study
London: Oils obtained from seeds such as sunflower, rapeseed, safflower and flaxseed could be more beneficial in lowering...
US scientists correct DNA in lab-grown human embryos
US scientists correct DNA in lab-grown human embryos
New York, July 27 (IANS) In a first in the US, scientists using the 'CRISPR' genome-editing technique,...
Chemicals in sunscreen may cause birth defects, infertility
Chemicals in sunscreen may cause birth defects, infertility
Hong Kong: Scientists have detected chemicals in sunscreen that can cause birth defects and infertility.
In the study,...
First human kidney tissue capable of producing urine developed
First human kidney tissue capable of producing urine developed
London, Feb 10 (IANS) In a first for medical science, scientists have successfully produced human kidney...
Childhood passive smoking may up arthritis risk later
Childhood passive smoking may up arthritis risk later
London, June 17 (IANS) Exposure to passive smoking in childhood significantly increased the risk of developing rheumatoid...
Drug with potential to reduce weight identified
New York (IANS) In what could lead to anti-obesity treatment for the elderly who may not always have the fitness to exercise, researchers have...
Fasting can kill cancer cells of common childhood leukemia
Fasting can kill cancer cells of common childhood leukemia
New York, Dec 13 (IANS) Researchers have found that intermittent fasting inhibits the development and progression...
Breastfeeding, antibiotics before weaning..
Breastfeeding, antibiotics before weaning ups BMI in later childhood
London, June 14 (IANS) Breastfeeding in children who had received no antibiotics before weaning can help...
Synthetic DNA motor to improve cancer detection, drug delivery
Synthetic DNA motor to improve cancer detection, drug delivery
Toronto, March 6 (IANS) Researchers have shown that synthetic DNA motors can work in living cells...
Statins may speed up onset of Parkinson’s symptoms
Statins may speed up onset of Parkinson's symptoms
New York, June 15 (IANS) Statins, generally used to treat high cholesterol, may speed up the onset...
