Human urine can be used to reduce pollution
August 19th, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Aug 19 (IANS) Apart from oceans, soil, rocks and trees, human and animal urine can also absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and help reduce pollution, says a Spanish researcher.Absorbing CO2 ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Chemical in soap, toothpaste impairs muscle strength
August 14th, 2012 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Triclosan, an antibacterial widely used in soaps, deodorants, toothpastes and other body-care products, reduces muscular strength, according to a mice study."Triclosan is found in virtually everyone's ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Plastic bottle compound harms several generation
June 17th, 2012 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 17 (IANS) Exposure to low doses of Bisphenol A (BPA), a toxic man-made chemical, during gestation has immediate and long-lasting trans-generational effects on the brain and social behaviour, ... Read more...
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Urine markers may reveal kidney damage earlier
November 12th, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 12 (ANI): A new research has pointed out that the presence of certain markers in the urine might be a red flag for acute kidney injury (AKI).The results suggest ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Body fluid odours may help detect lung cancer in early stages
January 27th, 2010 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): A new study by American researchers has shown that changes in body fluid odours can be used to identify presence of lung cancer tumours.The research by scientists at ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Human pee mixed with ash can turn out to be a natural fertilizer
September 19th, 2009 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 19 (ANI): A new study has proven that human urine mixed with wood ash can be a natural fertilizer.According to a report in National Geographic News, the study was ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Human urine can help grow bumper tomato crops
September 14th, 2009 - 12:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 14 (IANS) Human urine can help grow bumper tomato crops that can be eaten safely, says a new study.
Surendra Pradhan, an environmental biology researcher at the University of Kuopio, ... 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...
Posted in Business |
How flushing the toilet can cause genetic defects in wildlife
December 14th, 2008 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 14 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Idaho have discovered that an active chemical in birth control pills, that is released into the environment through human urine, can cause ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Compound holds promise for treating parasitic worm disease
March 17th, 2008 - 1:42 pm ICT by admin
London, Mar 17 (ANI): Researchers at the Illinois State University (ISU) in Normal, Ill., and NIHs Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC) have identified chemical compounds that hold promise as potential therapies for ... Read more...
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