Study uncovers multitasking skill of HIV enzyme
Scientists have discerned how a single key enzyme differentiates and dynamically binds both DNA and RNA as part of HIVs fierce attack on host cells. ANI
Indian scientists identify immune system pathway to fight allergens, asthma
Indian scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have identified genetic components of dendritic cells that play a crucial role in asthma and allergy-related immune response malfunction. ANI
Scientist develops mathematical formula for easy sleep monitoring
A scientist from University of Queensland has developed a mathematical formula that may simplify future diagnosis of sleep problems. ANI
Scientist creates artificial golgi with sugars
Sugars not only are the basic ingredient of a persons diet but are also the most vital and complex molecules in the human body. And now, an undergraduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has successfully created artificial Golgi apparatus, by making use of sugars. ANI
How the brain translates intent of action into muscle movements
Have you ever wondered how your simple intent to perform an action, like reaching for a glass, is transformed into the coordinated symphony of muscle movements? Well, a new study has the answer for you. ANI
Some anti-obesity drugs might disrupt neural development in kids
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have warned that new anti-obesity drugs may interfere with neural development in kids. ANI
Growth rates of breast cancer tumours faster in younger women
A new approach to estimate tumour growth, developed by scientists at the Department of Etiological Research, Cancer Registry of Norway, has indicated that the growth of breast cancer tumours is faster in younger women as compared to older women. ANI
Multi-linguistic skills may help avoid pitfalls of mental aging
Kids who speak a second or third language may have an unexpected advantage later in life, a new study has found. ANI
Indian scientists identify immune system pathway to fight allergens, asthma
Indian scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have identified genetic components of dendritic cells that play a crucial role in asthma and allergy-related immune response malfunction. ANI
Average Aussie smoker spends $300,000 in a lifetime on cigarettes
The average Aussie smoker spends a whopping 300,000 dollars in his or her lifetime on cigarettes. ANI
Platypus genome provides clues that may impact human disease prevention
An international consortium of scientists has, for the first time, analysed the genome of the platypus-a mammal that has a beak and feet like a duck, lays eggs, and produces milk for its young. ANI
Mums with high normal blood sugar pass on birth problem risk to babies
A new study has revealed that pregnant women with high normal blood sugar levels are more likely than women with lower blood sugar levels to give birth to babies at risk for many of the same problems seen in babies born to women with diabetes during pregnancy. ANI
Potential target for Alzheimers identified
Researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND) have identified a potential target for Alzheimers disease. ANI
Four drinks a day boosts cancer risks
Drinking just four standard alcoholic drinks a day significantly increases a mans chances of developing breast, bowel, throat and mouth cancer, a new study has found. ANI
Vitamin D might reduce death risk in chronic kidney disease patients
A new study has revealed that treatment with activated vitamin D can cut death risk among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), by one-fourth. ANI
Nitrates in fruits and veggies protect against gastric ulcers
Heres another reason why you should eat more fruits and vegetables, for a new study has revealed that nitrates found in them may protect stomach against gastric ulcers. ANI
Some anti-obesity drugs might disrupt neural development in kids
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have warned that new anti-obesity drugs may interfere with neural development in kids. ANI
Deadly new superbug genome sequenced
Scientists at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute near Cambridge and University of Bristol have made a breakthrough in the fight against a new superbug that kills one in three of its victims, by sequencing its genome. ANI
Want bulging biceps like Popeye? Eat spinach
If you want bulging biceps like Popeye the sailor man, then all you have to do is eat his favourite food - spinach. ANI
Obesity may boost dementia risk by up to 80%
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have found that being obese can increase the risk of Alzheimers disease by as much as 80 per cent. ANI