Now, novel way to make cleaner fuel cells
An international group of scientists from Russia, France and Germany has developed a novel method to make cleaner fuel cells.
Jan 03, 2016, 13:19 PM IST
Smokers, e- cigarettes can harm human cells
If you were thinking that electronic cigarettes are harmful for your health, then a recent study reveals that they can damage cells in ways that could lead to cancer and this damage can occur even with nicotine-free versions of the product.
Dec 30, 2015, 16:40 PM IST
Cellular sensor helps plants find light: Study
Plants wage wars to absorb sunlight and outgrow each other by using their cellular sensors that can set off an internal alarm when threatened by the shade of other plants, scientists have found. If a plant is shaded by another, it becomes cut off from essential sunlight it needs to survive.
Dec 26, 2015, 00:28 AM IST
Is Ebola virus one-up against bats?
Ebola virus and bats have been waging a molecular battle for survival that may have started at least 25 million years ago, revealed a new study led by an Indian-origin scientist.
Dec 25, 2015, 00:29 AM IST
Umbilical cells help eye's neurons connect
Cells isolated from human umbilical cord tissue produce molecules that help retinal neurons from the eyes of rats grow, connect and survive, a new study reveals.
Nov 28, 2015, 23:56 PM IST
Japanese scientists discover HIV inhibiting protein
TokyoJapanese scientists have discovered a protein, found in humans, that has inhibitory effects on the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV), the media reported on Wednesday.
Nov 25, 2015, 21:11 PM IST
Research reveals how cells repair DNA damage
Danish researchers have discovered a previously unknown function in histones -- responsible for packaging the DNA into structural units -- that will help improve understanding of how cells protect and repair DNA damage.
Oct 25, 2015, 12:57 PM IST
Humans may one day regrow their own teeth
Humans may be able to regrow their own teeth in the same way as a cichlid fish in Malawi lake, according to a new research.
Oct 20, 2015, 16:35 PM IST
High cholesterol may cause tendon abnormalities
High levels of cholesterol are linked to a heightened risk of tendon abnormalities and pain, reveals a pooled analysis of the available evidence.
Oct 17, 2015, 14:33 PM IST
Researchers develop new method to trap cancer cells
An international team has discovered a new way to potentially "fence in" a tumour and help stop cancer cells spreading, according to a study released on Thursday by Cancer Research UK.
Oct 02, 2015, 11:48 AM IST
Now, stopping spread of cancer comes closer to reality
Scientists have discovered a new way to potentially trap cancer cells before they spread.
Oct 01, 2015, 15:07 PM IST
Viruses are actually living entities
Viruses are living entities that share a long evolutionary history with cells, says a new study that traces viral evolution back to a time when neither viruses nor cells existed in the forms recognised today.
Sep 27, 2015, 16:13 PM IST
