Scientists decode why smokers find it hard to quit
Researchers examined the withdrawal responses in millimeter-long roundworms Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), which get hooked on nicotine just like humans.
Nov 09, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
A little bit of stress could be good for you, says study
For the study, published in the journal Cell Reports, the team screened a transparent roundworm C. elegans' approximately 22,000 genes.
Nov 08, 2017, 17:42 PM IST
Controlling 'bad cholesterol' may prevent tumour growth
One of the key factors for this process are proteins we all have that, in larger quantities, may cause a decrease in the amount of LDL receptors to excrete the cholesterol.
Apr 10, 2016, 18:47 PM IST
HIV can develop resistance to gene-editing tool
The problem is that HIV is notoriously good at surviving and thriving with new mutations, so while many viruses are killed by the targeted approach, those that escape the CRISPR/Cas9 treatment become more difficult to target.
Apr 10, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
Good night's sleep imperative to boost memory, says study
The new discoveries provide further evidence for the benefits of a good night's sleep.
Feb 21, 2016, 17:24 PM IST
Malaria immune-booster vaccine comes closer to reality
It was the first time scientists had pinpointed why the immune system fails to develop immunity during malaria infection.
Dec 25, 2015, 10:03 AM IST
Single gene variation linked to obesity
The researchers identified an area of the gene where a single change reduced BDNF levels in the hypothalamus, a key area that controls eating and body weight.
Oct 31, 2015, 10:14 AM IST
