Molecule

Scientists detect universe's first molecule formed 14 billion years ago

Helium hydride ion (HeH+) was the first molecule that formed when, almost 14 billion years ago, falling temperatures in the young universe allowed recombination of the light elements produced in the Big Bang.

Apr 18, 2019, 14:40 PM IST

Identified - Compound that prevents Zika virus from spreading

They said the compound could serve as basis for drugs to prevent neurological complications of Zika.

May 17, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

Scientists develop first light-activated drug for pain treatment

For the first time, scientists have developed a light-activated drug that has therapeutic applications for the treatment of pain.

Apr 12, 2017, 20:31 PM IST

Gold nanoparticles helps in delivering drugs into cancer cells

A recent research found that gold nanoparticles helps in delivering a drug right into the heart of cancer cells.

Nov 08, 2016, 19:34 PM IST

Chinese scientists discover molecule to repair organs

Chinese scientists have discovered a small molecule that can regenerate tissue, which in the future could potentially eliminate transplants of some organs.

Aug 21, 2016, 00:26 AM IST

Pomegranate juice may help fight ageing

The findings showed that when we drink the pomegranate juice, our body produces Urolithin A -- a molecule.

Jul 12, 2016, 13:09 PM IST

Australia's Parkes telescope discovers key feature of life outside solar system!

Molecules associated with life, such as amino acids, proteins, enzymes and sugars, are found in nature in only one form.

Jun 15, 2016, 09:10 AM IST

Watch: New molecular tags that allow MRI to track diseases in real time!

The new class of molecular tags can enhance MRI signals by 10,000-fold and generate detectable signals that last over an hour. 

Mar 29, 2016, 17:43 PM IST

New molecule to track cancer drug in the body

Scientists have developed luminescent molecule that can light up the path taken by chemotherapy drugs in real time, which could help understand why cancer patients respond differently to the same treatment.

Jan 16, 2016, 12:33 PM IST

Soon, anti-inflammatory drug from maple syrup

A team of researchers has identified a molecule with anti-inflammatory properties in maple syrup.

Dec 23, 2015, 16:49 PM IST