New HIV vaccine candidate may generate immune response: Study
Washington, June 19 (IANS) An experimental vaccine candidate may have the potential to stimulate the immune system to block HIV infection, according to new...
Indian-origin scientists challenge cancer biology dogma
Bhubaneswar, April 28 (IANS) Indian scientists at Columbia University in the US have challenged a decade-old dogma in cancer biology by showing that a...
Why chronically lonely teens stay lonely
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) Interpreting social inclusions and exclusions in a self-defeating way could be the main reason why chronically-lonely teens stay lonely,...
Simple breath test to detect stomach cancer in a jiffy
London, June 24 (IANS) British researchers have developed a breath test that can detect oesophageal and gastric (stomach) cancer in minutes with 90 percent...
Petrol pump attendants at more risk of headaches, high BP: Study
Petrol pump attendants at more risk of headaches, high BP: Study
Panaji: Forty-nine per cent of the petrol pump attendants in the state capital suffer...
Key biomarker in obesity-related diabetes identified
New York, Nov 23 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new fingerprint of inflammation that may be able to predict which patients with obesity may...
Air pollution may increase autism risk in kids
New York, May 22 (IANS) Exposure to air pollution in the womb and the first two years of life may be associated with an...
Energy drinks-alcohol combo ups drinking abuse: Study
Washington, May 2 (IANS) Teenagers who mix alcohol with energy drinks are four times more likely to face a drinking problem disorder than those...
Dengue mosquitoes love to lay eggs in water near flowers
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) Mosquitoes known to transmit diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya are more likely to lay eggs in...
Human skin detection technology for improved security
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Researchers have developed a novel 2D technology which uses the absorption characteristics of melanin, haemoglobin and water to better characterise...
