Hepatitis B targets men more viciously than women
November 19th, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) targets men more readily than women, triggering serious complications like cirrhosis and liver cancer, says a new study.
Men infected with HBV are ... Read more...
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Nano-capsule to boost person’s absorption of curcumin
November 16th, 2009 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) A nano-sized capsule being developed by researchers boosts the person's uptake of curcumin, the main ingredient in tumeric powder, and can be used in treatment of several ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Largest-ever database for liver proteins created
November 12th, 2009 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 12 (ANI): For the first time, Chinese researchers have developed the largest-ever collection of data about the proteins produced by genes in a single human organ-the liver.It is believed that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New test can rapidly trace pesticides in food
November 12th, 2009 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Nov 12 (IANS) Scientists have come up with a fast, inexpensive dipstick test which can identify traces of pesticides in food and beverages.
Their paper-strip test is more practical than conventional ... Read more...
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Dark chocolate ‘a good stress buster’
November 12th, 2009 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 12 (ANI): An Indian-origin researcher has provided people worldwide the perfect excuse to grab a choco bar: eating dark chocolate every day can reduce stress.The study published online in ACS' ... Read more...
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Turmeric may help offer treatments for colon cancer, psoriasis, Alzheimer’s
November 5th, 2009 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Curcumin, an ingredient commonly found in yellow curry, is being viewed as a promising disease-fighter. Scientists are working on developing nano-sized capsules containing the curry ingredient in an ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Pumpkin skin may scare away disease-causing germs
October 29th, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 29 (ANI): Scientists have found that the skin of pumpkin contains a substance with an antibacterial effect against microbes that cause millions of cases of yeast infections in adults and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Why red wine is best with red meat and white wine with fish
October 22nd, 2009 - 12:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): Boffins have reported the first scientific elucidation for one of the most widely known rules of thumb for blending wine with food: "Red wine with red meat, white ... Read more...
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‘Vegetable lamb’ plant may treat osteoporosis
October 15th, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) The "vegetable lamb" plant once believed to bear fruit that ripened into a living baby sheep produces compounds that show promise in treating osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease, say ... Read more...
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New radioactive imaging agent may revolutionise skin cancer diagnosis
October 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 1 (ANI): An Australian Government funded research group has developed a potential new material that can make early diagnosis of malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer possible. ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Green tea may help improve bone health
September 17th, 2009 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): Green tea may help improve bone health, researchers in Hong Kong have reported.The boffins found that the tea contains a group of chemicals that can stimulate bone formation ... Read more...
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Natural hormone helps plants get rid of pesticide residue
September 10th, 2009 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a naturally occurring hormone that helps plants rid themselves of certain pesticide residues.
Scientists in China are reporting the "intriguing" discovery that a natural plant hormone, ... Read more...
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Natural plant hormone can help plants eliminate pesticide residues
September 10th, 2009 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 10 (ANI): Chinese researchers have discovered a natural plant hormone that can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides.Researchers have been seeking new ways of minimizing pesticide residues that ... Read more...
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‘Dung of the devil’ plant roots may offer swine flu cure
September 10th, 2009 - 12:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 10 (ANI): Chinese scientists have found that the roots of a plant have powerful natural substances that can kill the H1N1 virus.Researchers Fang-Rong Chang and Yang-Chang Wu identified chemicals in ... Read more...
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New organic fertiliser boosts farm output
September 3rd, 2009 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 3 (IANS) Human urine and wood ash appear to make a potent, low cost fertiliser for boosting output of food crops.
A new study found that plants fertilised with urine produced ... Read more...
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Now, a ‘green’ process to produce biodiesel from chicken feather meal
July 23rd, 2009 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 23 (ANI): Scientists in Nevada have developed a new and environmentally friendly process for producing biodiesel fuel from 'chicken feather meal.'Professor Mano Misra and his team at the University ... Read more...
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Flowers’ smell really can soothe stress
July 23rd, 2009 - 11:29 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 23 (ANI): Wondering how to de-stress yourself? Well, then try savour the smell of flowers, lemon or mango, for a new study has revealed that inhaling certain fragrances alter gene ... Read more...
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Biochemical changes that put sperm ‘in the mood’ identified
April 13th, 2009 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 13 (ANI): Making a significant advance towards new infertility treatments and a male contraceptive pill, scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have identified key biochemical changes that put sperm "in the ... Read more...
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Soybean product could help stave off Alzheimers
February 19th, 2009 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): A fermented food made from boiled soybeans, which is popular in Asian countries for its ability to protect against heart attacks, has shown promise in preventing the ... Read more...
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Licorice ingredient may help treat cocaine addiction
February 19th, 2009 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): Researchers in Korea and Pennsylvania have claimed that an ingredient in licorice shows promise as an antidote for the toxic effects of cocaine abuse.The study has been ... Read more...
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Indian scientists advance towards first saliva test for diabetes
January 14th, 2009 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): Researchers from India and Oregon have taken a step toward developing the first saliva test to detect and monitor how efficient is the treatment for Type 2 ... Read more...
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Biomarker for early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease identified
December 8th, 2008 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): Researchers in Finland say they have identified the first potential "biomarker" that could be used in development of a sputum test for early detection of chronic obstructive ... Read more...
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Indian-origin scientists edible antifreeze keeps you screaming for ice cream
June 15th, 2008 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 15 (ANI): An alumnus of Madras University and Mysore University has discovered an edible antifreeze that can keep ice cream tasty and smooth, besides preventing other frozen foods from ... Read more...
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Chinese ants show promise in fighting arthritis, hepatitis
April 29th, 2008 - 4:28 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 29 (ANI): Ants might not be an invited guest in the house, but they could soon become a welcome guest in your medicine cabinet, for chemists in China have ... Read more...
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Diluted seawater helps boost tomato plants antioxidants levels
April 29th, 2008 - 1:28 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): Want healthier salads, appetizers, and other tomato-based foods? Well, all you have to do is water the plant with diluted seawater.According to researchers at Universita di Pisa, ... Read more...
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Yak cheese may be more heart-healthy than cheddar
March 18th, 2008 - 12:57 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): If you love cheese, then you would be better off digging into the one made from yaks milk rather than cows milk, for a new study has ... Read more...
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Scientists move a step closer to high-efficiency plastic solar cells
March 18th, 2008 - 12:39 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 18 (ANI): US and Austrian scientists have made a significant advance towards the next generation of plastic solar cells that may help replace inorganic solar cells, and provide a ... Read more...
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New form of aspirin safer for fighting heart disease
March 18th, 2008 - 12:16 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): Researchers in Italy have developed a new group of aspirin-like substances which may be safer that conventional aspirin for fighting heart disease, as well as being just ... Read more...
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Chemists find way to keep chocolates free of fat bloom
February 19th, 2008 - 1:37 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Chemists in England and the Netherlands have paved the way to keep those sumptuous boxes of chocolates, and other goodies, looking fresher and tastier by discovering a substance ... Read more...
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Eating broccoli may help fight heart disease
January 22nd, 2008 - 1:52 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Connecticut led by an Indian boffin have revealed that eating broccoli can effectively fight heart disease.Broccoli has always been a rich source of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |