CRISPR – Science's Breakthrough of the Year!
CRISPR came on top of Science's annual list of scientific breakthroughs given fresh demonstrations of its muscle this year.
Dec 18, 2015, 18:21 PM IST
Modified mosquitoes can halt malaria spread
For the first time, malarial mosquitoes have been modified to be infertile and pass on the trait rapidly, raising the possibility of reducing the spread of disease.
Dec 08, 2015, 10:52 AM IST
Scientists isolate genes that delay Alzheimer's disease
A team of researchers have identified a network of nine genes that play a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease and these findings could help scientists develop new treatments to delay the onset of the disease
Dec 02, 2015, 18:56 PM IST
10 dengue deaths in West Bengal
The death toll from dengue fever in West Bengal stands at 10, an official said on Tuesday.
Dec 01, 2015, 23:07 PM IST
Homely remedies to tackle Psoriasis
Psoriasis, which usually appears in red patches anywhere on the skin, particularly the knees, the elbow, the lower back and scalp happens due to several factors such as environment, genetics and the immune system.
Dec 01, 2015, 19:40 PM IST
India worst affected by TB : US ambassador
India's success rate was 66 percent in fighting TB as per the statistical data of 2013.
Nov 20, 2015, 23:14 PM IST
Advanced kidney disease may make you poor
Advanced chronic kidney disease are the significant predictors of falling into poverty, as are the black ethnicity, low educational attainment, single adult household and low income, according to a recent study.
Nov 08, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
Scottish woman can sniff out Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease can leave people struggling to walk, speak and sleep.
Oct 26, 2015, 14:26 PM IST
Protein in blood can predict fatal kidney disease
Researchers have found that presence of a protein in blood can be an early indicator of end-stage renal disease -- and ultimately of death -- in people with hypertension.
Oct 20, 2015, 12:52 PM IST
Cells that can help mend a broken heart
By tracking a single cell in a growing heart, Stanford University scientists have discovered a cell type that could repair damaged arteries.
Oct 20, 2015, 12:50 PM IST
Why flossing may do more harm than good
Flossing is supposedly done to get rid of pieces of food and plaque from between your teeth, which if left to fester, can cause inflammation and disease.
Oct 18, 2015, 15:23 PM IST
Croatia legalises cannabis for medicinal use
The Croatian government on Thursday legalised the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, which may be prescribed to patients suffering from diseases such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, epilepsy or AIDS.
Oct 16, 2015, 00:22 AM IST
33 percent Saudi MERS cases occurred in hospitals
Thirty three percent of a total of 1,252 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus cases reported over the past four years in Saudi Arabia took place within hospitals, a media report said on Saturday.
Oct 10, 2015, 19:21 PM IST
Non-invasive 'brain palpation' may detect Alzheimer's
The brain cannot be palpated without using a highly invasive procedure, but researchers have now developed a noninvasive brain imaging method using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that provides the same information as physical palpation.
Oct 08, 2015, 23:14 PM IST
Anti-cancer drug may sharpen memory, treat Alzheimer's
There is good news for people with poor memory. Researchers have found that an anti-cancer drug currently being tested in animals may make it easier to learn a language, sharpen your memory and help those with Alzheimer's disease.
Oct 03, 2015, 15:18 PM IST
Eight more dengue deaths in Delhi, official toll 25
The toll due to dengue in the national capital has risen to 25 after eight more people succumbed to the vector-borne disease, officials said on Thursday.
Oct 01, 2015, 20:56 PM IST
Dengue cases top 17,000 in Taiwan
The number of dengue fever cases in Taiwan has increased to 17,112, with 98.39 percent occurring in Tainan and Kaohsiung cities, the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) said on Sunday.
Sep 27, 2015, 16:26 PM IST
Dried plums keep colon cancer at bay
Dried plums have been found to contain substances that could help in the fight against colon cancer risk.
Sep 26, 2015, 11:15 AM IST
Swine flu claims two more lives in Telangana
Swine flu claimed two more lives here today, taking the total number of fatalities in Telangana due to H1N1 virus to four this season.
Sep 24, 2015, 21:03 PM IST
