Scientists develop tool to measure success of HIV cure strategies
Scientists have found that the HIV DNA, or `provirus` inside the resting cells is usually so defective that it cannot generate new virus particles.
Jan 31, 2019, 09:58 AM IST
Find out - Why do we sleep, how much do we need of it!
Studies have also shown that people tend to retain information and perform better on memory tasks after they sleep.
Jul 13, 2016, 10:59 AM IST
Vegetable fat not the route to a healthy heart: Study
For decades now, the world has viewed full-fat milk and bacon with suspicion and replaced pork with chicken, and butter with plant-based margarines and cooking oils.
Apr 13, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Here`s what Zika virus really looks like
A near-atomic level map of Zika virus shows its structure to be largely similar to that of dengue virus and other flaviviruses, but with a notable difference in one key surface protein, report scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health.
Apr 01, 2016, 14:33 PM IST
Shots for other viruses offer clues in race for Zika vaccine
Scientists are racing to create a Zika vaccine, and while they're starting from scratch against a poorly understood disease, copying shots for similar viruses offers a head start.
Mar 15, 2016, 08:06 AM IST
US government ends research on all chimpanzees
Chimpanzees will no longer be used for US government research and the remaining 50 chimps in federal custody will be sent to a sanctuary for retirement, health authorities said on Thursday.
Nov 19, 2015, 14:58 PM IST
