Culling of birds nears completion in West Bengal
The Animal Resources Development Ministry of West Bengal on Saturday said that with culling of over 29 lakh birds, culling operation in the state will be completed by Sunday. ANI
Bone mineral content increases despite weight loss in obese Adolescents
Contrary to the fact that weight loss leads to decreased bone mineral density, researchers have found that bone mineral content in obese adolescents keeps on increasing despite weight loss. ANI
Genetic mutation behind increased preterm birth risk
US researchers have reported that genetic mutations increase the risk of preterm birth, after establishing a link between the mutations in the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) gene and inflammatory injury to the placenta and developing baby. ANI
Simple urine test beats PSA in detecting prostate cancer
An experimental, non-invasive biomarker test has shown promise to accurately detect prostate cancer, more than any other screening method currently in use, say researchers. ANI
Geometry may harbour cure to many an ailment
Supercomputers may help obtain precise geometric details of individual protein molecules, something that may be important for determining exactly how a protein contacts a cell membrane, say scientists. ANI
Black Rat genes throw light on global spread of humans and diseases
A DNA study on the common Black Rat provides new insight into the ancient spread of rats, people, and diseases around the globe, say scientists. ANI
How medicines attack flu virus revealed
A pair of Iowa State University chemists have found that an anti-virus drug attacks influenza A by changing the motion and structure of a proton channel, which are necessary for the virus to infect healthy cells. ANI
Scientists unveil gene essential for prenatal development of nervous system
Scientists at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have come up with an explanation on how a gene underpins the prenatal development of the nervous system. ANI
Smoking doubles the risk of colorectal cancer
A recent study at the European Institute of Oncology, Milan, has revealed that smoking can double risk of developing colorectal polyps, the suspected cause of colorectal cancer. ANI
Dragon boat racing best long-term therapy for breast cancer survivors
According to a health researcher at McGill University, the best long-term therapy for breast cancer survivors has nothing to do with doctors or self-help books, but dragon boat racing. ANI
Deep brain stimulation can reverse memory loss due to sleep deprivation
Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Centre have found that stimulating a particular section in the brain can help ward off deficits in the working memory that occur due to lack of sleep. ANI
More than 1 anti-inflammatory drug may adversely affect patients health
Taking more than one Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) might result in a decline in the patients health related quality of life, says a new study. ANI