Better crop water management could reduce hunger
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Improved agricultural water management could significantly boost agricultural production and reduce hunger, while at the same time making up for...
Sexual orientation plays no part in mental health risk
'Sexual orientation plays no part in mental health risk'
Canberra, Feb 10 (IANS) Homosexual and bisexual people are no more likely to be at risk...
Dynamic DNA helps ward off gene damage: Study
Dynamic DNA helps ward off gene damage: Study
London, June 16 (IANS) Tiny molecules involved in the DNA's supportive scaffolding -- once thought to be...
Human ‘heart on a chip’ to aid drug tests
New York, March 10 (IANS) for the first time, scientists - including an Indian American bioengineer - have developed a network of pulsating cardiac...
Cinnamon may prevent bowel cancer
Washington, June 17 (IANS) A compound derived from cinnamon is a potent inhibitor of colorectal or bowel cancer, a study shows.
The study found that...
Immune system may play a role in preventing premature birth: Study
Immune system may play a role in preventing premature birth: Study
New York: Researchers have found that the immune system may play a role in...
Fast food during pregnancy could increase ADHD risk in kids
Fast food during pregnancy could increase ADHD risk in kids
London, Aug 18 (IANS) A high-fat, high-sugar diet of processed food and confectionery during pregnancy...
Britain cancer survival rate worst in western Europe
London, Sep 26 (IANS) Britain has the worst cancer survival rate in western Europe, according to the largest ever study of the disease.
The Eurocare...
Gene causing childhood ear infections identified
Gene causing childhood ear infections identified
New York, Oct 4 (IANS) A gene associated with an increased risk of children developing a common ear infection...
New drug to beat brain and breast cancers
New York, July 16 (IANS) Researchers have discovered two chemical compounds that effectively stop the growth of brain cancer cells and breast tumours, opening...
