Chronic liver disease cure on the horizon
March 6th, 2012 - 10:31 am ICT by IANS
London, March 6 (IANS) Scientists have made an important breakthrough that could eventually lead to the development of new treatments for chronic liver illnesses.At present such illnesses can only be ... Read more...
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Key blood component produced from GM rice
November 6th, 2011 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 6 (IANS) Blood donation may be a thing of the past as scientists have successfully engineered a rice plant to produce a key blood component.The protein, extracted from ... Read more...
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Food packaging harbours harmful toxins
March 31st, 2011 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 31 (ANI): A new study has confirmed that plastic wrappers, food cans and storage tubs deposit at least two potentially harmful chemicals into our food.By cutting out containers, people can ... Read more...
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Water that looks and smells bad may be toxic
September 14th, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 14 (ANI): If water present in a lake or reservoir has earthy or musty odours and has blue-green algae, then it is not fit for use, a new study has ... Read more...
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Warning over side-effects of ‘miracle’ tea
July 26th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 26 (ANI): Dubbed the 'miracle' tea, Kombucha tea can fight cancer, ward off infections, treat arthritis and can even help lose weight.However, Kombucha tea, which is set to hit ... Read more...
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Record Whale Die-Off Near Argentina Coast
April 3rd, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Argentina, Apr 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Whales are dying in large numbers, making experts and researchers over the world consider the matter seriously. It is interesting to note that almost ... Read more...
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Inkjet printer technology may be used to make toxin-detecting biosensors
July 14th, 2009 - 12:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 14 (ANI): Soon, technology that is used to make office inkjet printers may be used to develop paper-based biosensors that can detect certain harmful toxins that can cause food poisoning ... Read more...
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New drugs that may help fight superbugs bacteria
November 14th, 2007 - 8:25 am ICT by admin
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