Cure for HIV/AIDS coming soon? Gene editing eliminates HIV infection in mice
The study by researchers at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh boosts the confidence of scientists to eliminate the AIDS virus infection in humans.
May 02, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Budget 2017 Wishlist: Travel and tour operators seek tax sops for inbound tours
Expecting attractive sops from the impending union budget, travel and tour operators have asked the government to exempt service tax on foreign exchange earned on inbound tours in the upcoming Budget.
Jan 16, 2017, 20:46 PM IST
Young forever? Breakthrough as Salk scientists discover how to reverse signs of ageing – WATCH!
As per a new study, researchers at the Salk Institute in the US have found that intermittent expression of genes normally associated with an embryonic state can reverse the hallmarks of old age.
Dec 17, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Is the fountain of life real? Scientists revive mice with blood of human teens!
Young human plasma improves cognition.
Nov 17, 2016, 16:41 PM IST
Stress during pregnancy: How it affects your child's mental health
Stressing out too much during pregnancy can cause long-lasting changes in the microbiome of the foetus, leading to anxiety and cognitive problems in them later.
Nov 16, 2016, 12:16 PM IST
Gene therapy may treat Alzheimer's disease
Previous studies by the same team suggest this gene, called PGC1 - alpha, may prevent the formation of a protein called amyloid-beta peptide in cells in the lab.
Oct 11, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
Shocking! Zika virus may be spread through tears, claims study
Zika virus causes mild disease in most adults but can cause brain damage and death in foetuses.
Sep 07, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
Gut bacteria therapy may help reduce weight gain
The researchers found that incorporating the engineered bacteria into the guts of mice both kept them from gaining weight and protected them against some of the negative health effects of obesity.
Aug 29, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
Antibodies that protect against Zika virus in mice identified, claim scientists
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis claim to have identified antibodies that protect against Zika virus infection in mice.
Jul 28, 2016, 08:25 AM IST
Scientists identify anti-Zika antibodies in mice
US researchers said on Wednesday they have identified antibodies that specifically protect against Zika virus infection in mice, an important step toward developing a vaccine, better diagnostic tests and possibly new antibody-based therapies.
Jul 28, 2016, 00:51 AM IST
Two new Zika vaccines give '100% protection' to mice in tests!
These two vaccine candidates both provided complete protection against Zika virus challenge in mice, said study author Dan Barouch.
Jun 29, 2016, 11:59 AM IST
Mice in space showed liver damage after two weeks
Lab mice that spent just two weeks in orbit showed early signs of liver damage upon returning to Earth, raising concern about what long-duration spaceflight might do to humans, researchers said Wednesday.
Apr 21, 2016, 01:18 AM IST
Common crow, fruit bats, mice, rats vermin, not peacock: Goa govt
Downplaying the controversy surrounding proposal to classify peacock and state animal Wild Bison as 'vermin', Goa government has said in the Legislative Assembly that only common crow, fruit bats, mice and rats have been declared as nuisance animals.
Mar 18, 2016, 13:20 PM IST
Male virgin mice love watching violence more than sex
When given an option of sex or sniffing, mice spent 41 percent of time watching sex videos, and 34 percent watching sniffing.
Feb 16, 2016, 22:27 PM IST
Male mice without Y genes can father offspring
In a first, a team of researchers has successfully replaced both Y chromosomes in mice by increasing expression of just two genes while preserving the male's ability to produce offspring.
Jan 29, 2016, 16:33 PM IST
Cocaine makes brain cells cannibalize themselves, says study on mice
Researchers have contributed significant new evidence to support the idea that high doses of cocaine kill brain cells by triggering overactive autophagy (normal physiological process in the body that deals with destruction of cells), while working with mice.
Jan 19, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
How to get rid of common household pests naturally!
Fortunately, there are ways to prevent, discourage and treat common household pests naturally.
Jan 14, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Gene-editing technique heals mice with muscular dystrophy
Researchers have succeeded for the first time in reversing a degenerative illness in mice, using a revolutionary gene-editing technique that one day may help cure similar diseases in humans.
Jan 01, 2016, 06:22 AM IST
Cure for baldness? Scientists identify new drugs
Researchers found some specialized drugs that inhibit the Janus kinase (JAK) family of enzymes can actually help hair grow.
Oct 26, 2015, 10:30 AM IST
