US scientists detect Omicron variant of Covid-19 for first time in deer
The yet-to-be peer-reviewed study, posted recently on the preprint repository bioRxiv, also found neutralising antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in one of the Omicron-infected deer, suggesting that, like humans, these animals can be reinfected with the virus.
Mar 07, 2022, 14:51 PM IST
Strong big earthquakes in 2018: US scientists
If a prediction by two US scientists were true then the world could see an increase in the number of strong earthquakes in 2018 and the next few years, a media report said.
Nov 20, 2017, 08:01 AM IST
In a first, US scientists create genetically modified human embryos
The effort, led by Shoukhrat Mitalipov of Oregon Health and Science University in the US, involved changing the DNA of a large number of one-cell embryos with the controversial gene-editing technique CRISPR.
Jul 27, 2017, 16:45 PM IST
This new mind-controlled device may help paralysed patients move their hands!
The new device reads the brain signals, converts them into motion and thus helps the stroke patients to retrain their brains to move their paralysed hands.
May 27, 2017, 21:03 PM IST
Scientists develop light, reparable bullet-proof armour
The solidification is reversible and enables damaged armor surfaces to be repaired 'on-the-fly' in the field.
Mar 10, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
Science and research in US 'under threat', say scientists protesting in Boston
The protesters gathered in Boston's Copley Square on Sunday.
Feb 20, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
Upset over Donald Trump's immigration ban, scientists plan march on Earth Day!
Numerous websites for students offering work space and boarding to anyone who's having trouble after these policies were put into effect have been set up and the response is huge.
Feb 05, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
This is what fishes have to go through due to rise in toxic pollution - Read
A recent research led by US scientists identifies the genetic mechanism which is responsible for evolutionary adaptation to toxic pollution observed in wild Atlantic killifish populations.
Dec 11, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
World's first baby born using DNA from 3 parents!
The world's first baby has been born thanks to a controversial new technique employed by US scientists to include DNA from three parents in the embryo, said a report on Tuesday.
Sep 28, 2016, 00:39 AM IST
