Moody’s cuts 26 Italian banks’ ratings
May 15th, 2012 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
New York, May 15 (IANS) Moody's Investors Service cut the long-time credit ratings of 26 Italian banks Monday, underlining the banking woes in both the country and the euro zone.The ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Scientists tap baby brainpower for smarter computers
March 25th, 2012 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 25 (IANS) Researchers are tapping brainpower of babies, toddlers and pre-schooler's to nudge artificial intelligence (AI) into becoming smarter like humans.
Computational models based on baby brainpower could ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Low self-esteem makes you enjoy misfortune of others
December 13th, 2011 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Blame your low self-esteem for gloating when someone slips and falls or spills coffee down his or her shirt, suggest scientists from Leiden University in the ... Read more...
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Indian software firm awarded for innovative product
November 18th, 2011 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) An Indian information technology (IT) firm RMSI has been given the 'Technology Initiative of the Year' award by the Asian insurance industry for providing a ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Two gene variants in dengue identified
October 18th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 18 (IANS) Researchers have identified two genetic variants that increase chances of your being infected with severe dengue and some people's genetic make-up predisposes them to the infection. ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Moody’s postpones decision on Italy’s downgrade for a month
September 17th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moody's international rating agency has extended its review for possible downgrade of Italy's Aa2 local and foreign currency government bond ratings, it said in a ... Read more...
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Gut bug may cause development of Parkinson’s
May 23rd, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 23 (IANS) The gut bug responsible for ulcers could also play a role in bringing on Parkinson's disease."Our findings suggest that H. pylori infection could play a ... Read more...
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Gene harms brain decades before Alzheimer’s outbreak
May 15th, 2011 - 11:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 15 (IANS) A gene that you carry may begin to damage your brain a full 50 years before Alzheimer's disease shows up, scientists say.
In 1993, researchers discovered ... Read more...
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New link shows mother’s pregnancy diet influences child’s chances of obesity
April 19th, 2011 - 3:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Scientists have discovered how a mother's nutrition during pregnancy can strongly influence her child's risk of obesity many years later.The study, led by University of Southampton researchers, including ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Different genes behind smoking risk in adolescence and adulthood
April 1st, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 1 (ANI): Scientists have found that different sets of genes are implicated in the risk for smoking addiction in adolescence and adulthood.They found that teenagers carrying variants in two ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Boys get greater kick from caffeine than girls
February 20th, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) Boys seem to get a greater kick out of caffeine than girls, according to the results of a double-blind study.
Boys also credited caffeine with having a positive ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
New mosquito type presents challenge in fighting malaria
February 4th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 4 (ANI): Scientists in France have identified a new type of mosquito in Africa and say it could further complicate the fight to control malaria.It is a subgroup of Anopheles ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Certain types of gut bacteria linked to fatty liver
February 1st, 2011 - 6:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): A new study has suggested that the abundance or scarcity of certain types of bacteria in the gut may also help predict susceptibility to non-alcoholic fatty liver.In a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Eyewitness accounts aren’t as reliable as previously thought
January 26th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 26 (ANI): Eyewitnesses likelihood of giving false information about any crime in subsequent retellings increases if they had described the offence to someone just after it occurred, according to a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Genes May Determine Friendships, Researchers Say
January 19th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) They say, a friend in need is a friend indeed. How do we make friends? Why do we like someone? Proceedings of the National Academy of ... Read more...
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Genes help determine our susceptibility to depression
January 4th, 2011 - 12:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Michigan have discovered new evidence that our genes play a vital role in determining our susceptibility to depression.The new findings have challenged a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New technology could sequence a person’s genome in minutes
December 21st, 2010 - 3:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Researchers at the Imperial College London scientists are developing technology that could lead to ultrafast DNA sequencing tool within ten years.The new technology could ultimately sequence a person's ... Read more...
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Pregnancy outcome linked to immune system genes
October 26th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): A new study has shed light on the genetic factors that increase susceptibility to and provide protection from common disorders of pregnancy, specifically recurrent miscarriage, preeclampsia, and fetal ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Gene that prevents stem cells from turning cancerous identified
October 15th, 2010 - 1:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): A research from Rockefeller University has Identified a gene that can inhibit stem cells from developing into cancer.Having too many stem cells, or stem cells that live for ... Read more...
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Gene variations that alter key enzyme linked to prostate cancer
October 2nd, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 2 (ANI): A new study has found that variations in a gene for an enzyme involved in cell energy metabolism is likely to increase the risk for prostate cancer.Researchers at ... Read more...
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Genetic variants that cause asthma identified
September 23rd, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 23 (ANI): An international study has discovered several genetic variants that substantially increase susceptibility to asthma.The study, which was co-ordinated by researchers from Imperial College London, was performed by the ... Read more...
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MRSA infection linked to high mortality
September 13th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 13 (ANI): Scientists have found that a MRSA infection with a reduced susceptibility to the antibiotic drug vancomycin is linked to high mortality.A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that ... Read more...
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Genetic variant linked to TB susceptibility in Africans identified
August 9th, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 9 (ANI): Using a technique known as a genome-wide association (GWA) study, scientists have identified a genetic variant which increases susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB) in African populations.This is the ... Read more...
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Why some are more susceptible to pain than others
August 5th, 2010 - 4:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): Scientists have identified a gene associated with susceptibility to chronic pain in humans, signaling a significant step toward better understanding and treating the condition.The degree of pain experienced ... Read more...
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Subtle mutations in immune gene may increase asthma risk
July 1st, 2010 - 12:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 1 (ANI): A gene responsible for determining whether certain immune cells live or die shows subtle differences in some people with asthma, as per a new study.The gene encodes a ... Read more...
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Genetic variants that increase infectious diseases risk identified
May 20th, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Scientists have identified new genetic variants that increase susceptibility to several infectious diseases including tuberculosis and malaria.With greater understanding of the role of the gene implicated, researchers from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kirsten blasts seven Indian cricketers
May 13th, 2010 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
Gros Islet (St. Lucia), May 13 (IANS) Raising questions about the commitment of some Indian cricketers, coach Gary Kirsten has said even his own fitness is better than some of the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Is crash dieting is the best way to keep weight off?
May 9th, 2010 - 1:45 am ICT by IANS
London, May 9 (IANS) Forget long-term diets - the best way to lose weight and keep off the pounds is to do it quickly, scientists have found.
New research shows the key to ... Read more...
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American Cancer Panel Prepares Grave Report On Cancer Risks
May 7th, 2010 - 7:07 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Washington, May 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The American Cancer Society has stated that the report of the government on cancer and its causes is a case of overstatement. The report was ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Anti-booze adverts ‘raise alcohol use’
February 25th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): Advertising campaigns that warn against alcohol abuse can actually spur increase in drinking among target audiences, claims a new study.The research from the Indiana University Kelley School of ... Read more...
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FDA issues warning about the diet pill Meridia
January 24th, 2010 - 1:31 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Jan 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The FDA has issued warnings about the popular diet pill Meridia. It is quite a popular weight-loss drug, and is used by a lot of people ... Read more...
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‘Statins protect children with sickle cell disease’
January 20th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Statins, generally used for lowering cholesterol levels, have also been found effective in protecting children with sickle disease, say researchers.Children with sickle cell disease have a much greater ... Read more...
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Gene behind Canine Compulsive Disorder identified
January 10th, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 10 (ANI): Just like humans, dogs can suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, scientists said.They have identified a gene that makes the animals susceptible to OCD, or its equivalent - ... Read more...
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Daily cannabis consumption can damage teens’ brains
December 18th, 2009 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): A new Canadian study has found that the daily intake of cannabis by teenagers can lead to depression and anxiety and can even damage the brain permanently.The study ... Read more...
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How to include aging population in the technology revolution
November 8th, 2009 - 11:42 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 8 (ANI): While technology has opened newer avenues for youngsters and working adults, the same doesn't hold true for the aging population.Now, in recent study, psychologists Neil Charness and Walter ... Read more...
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