Researchers discover how an antibiotic reduces neuronal cell death in brain
Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University have reported the discovery of a mechanism explaining how an antibiotic works to modulate the activity of a neurotransmitter that regulates brain functions. ANI
Early consumption of cows milk may boost diabetes risk
Babies fed with cow milk may be at a greater risk of developing type 1 diabetes in later life, says a new study. ANI
Fat cell numbers remain constant throughout adulthood
With the help of carbon dating, researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have found that the number of fat cells remain consistent throughout adulthood. ANI
Call for hair-dye labels to have allergy warnings
In a move to make consumers aware of the side-effects of hair dyes, an allergist has called for allergy warnings on hair dye labels to draw attention to the risks of chemical reactions to hair dye. ANI
Counterfeit anti-malarial drugs risking millions of lives in Africa
More than one third of antimalarial drugs sold in Africa have been deemed ineffective by scientists, who claim that all these drugs did not fare too well in quality tests. ANI
Early consumption of cows milk may boost diabetes risk
Babies fed with cow milk may be at a greater risk of developing type 1 diabetes in later life, says a new study. ANI
Fat cell numbers remain constant throughout adulthood
With the help of carbon dating, researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have found that the number of fat cells remain consistent throughout adulthood. ANI
High levels of asthma inhaler misuse among anti-social youth
Nearly one out of four teens who use an asthma inhaler say their intent is to get high, says a new study, which found high levels of asthma inhaler misuse among anti-social youth. ANI
Scientists discover ten new genes that influence height
Different people have different sizes, and scientists have taken a major step in unravelling the mystery behind this variation by discovering ten new genes that regulate body height and may further help in disclosing details about biological pathways controlling human growth. ANI