Deep-ocean vents found to be source of oil and natural gas
A new research has indicated that undersea vents are a non-biological source of oil and natural gas. ANI
Pitcher plant enzymes could prevent bacterial and fungal infections
Japanese researchers are on the verge of a breakthrough in antibacterial products by identifying enzymes in the digestive fluids of carnivorous pitcher plants that prevent bacterial and fungal infections. ANI
Soon, a bed that downloads movies, changes temperature, and gives massage
A bed that downloads movies to watch before bedtime, adjusts pillows, changes the temperature, and even gives a massage is being created. ANI
Why scratching a stubborn itch brings relief
Ever wondered why an uncontrollable scratch on your skin or hair brings such a relief? Well, the answer to this is with the researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Centre, North Carolina. ANI
Diabetes causes difficulty in blood vessels relaxation
Diabetes has many negative effects like cardiovascular problems, chronic renal failure, retinal damage (leading to blindness), nerve damage, and microvascular damage. Now, researchers have found that the disease also creates too much competition for an amino acid called L-arginine that helps blood vessels to relax. ANI
Diabetes causes difficulty in blood vessels relaxation
Diabetes has many negative effects like cardiovascular problems, chronic renal failure, retinal damage (leading to blindness), nerve damage, and microvascular damage. Now, researchers have found that the disease also creates too much competition for an amino acid called L-arginine that helps blood vessels to relax. ANI
Enzymes from carnivorous plants could help in development of new antibacterial products
Researchers have discovered enzymes in insect-eating plants known as Nepenthes alata, which could help in the development of new antibacterial products. ANI
Gorillas use man-like weaponry to defend themselves when provoked
Cross River gorillas in Cameroon have been spotted hurling clumps of grass or tree branches at human intruders, a man-like behaviour which has never earlier been observed in the animal. ANI
Mummified dogs, among other relics unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists have unearthed an unusual grave containing mummified dogs, among four other ancient tombs holding well-preserved mummies and ornate painted coffins in El Faivum, an oasis about 80 kilometers southwest of Cairo in Egypt. ANI
Enzyme that causes premature menopause identified
Scientists have identified an enzyme that controls the ovulation process in women, and is responsible for premature menopause. ANI
Trigger gene that allows muscle development identified
US researchers have identified a gene that is the key switch that allows embryonic cells to form into muscles in zebrafish. ANI
Parenting program does not solve toddler behavior problems
A parenting programme, designed by researchers from the Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) and the Parenting Research Centre to prevent early child behaviour problems, has shown very little impact on toddler conduct. ANI
Language evolves in punctuational bursts
Languages, just like living organisms, change and evolve in quick bursts, rather than in a steady pattern, according to a new study. ANI
Humans behind diminishing water flow in the West
A collaborative study has found the reason behind the diminishing water flow in the Western United States - humans. ANI
Heavy lifting training does not necessarily prevents back pain
A new systematic review determined that training showing the correct way to lift heavy objects does not necessarily prevent back injuries. ANI
Sugary soft drinks bigger gout risk than alcohol
Men who drink too many sugar sweetened soft drinks and fruit juices might be at a higher risk of developing gout. ANI
Protein that influences heart attack response, cardiac damage identified
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered a protein called macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) that influences the cardiac response to the loss of blood flow and oxygen to the heart. ANI