One random mutation triggered life on Earth 600 mn years ago
For those who are curious about how life began on Earth, all it took was one random mutation more than 600 million years ago to start multicellular life on our planet, new research suggests.
Jan 09, 2016, 14:30 PM IST
Almonds healthier than earlier believed, say experts
Almonds contain 20 percent lower calories than originally believed, claims a study released here on Wednesday.
Dec 02, 2015, 17:10 PM IST
New drug to help bones heal faster, better
Researchers from the University of Southampton are developing a new type of drug that may help bones heal faster and better.
Nov 20, 2015, 14:23 PM IST
Low-fat diet won't make you slimmer in long term: Study
Analysis of 53 studies involving 68,128 adults showed no difference in the average weight loss between reduced-fat diets and higher-fat diets.
Oct 30, 2015, 14:33 PM IST
Male birth control pill could soon become reality!
Looks like a birth control pill for men is on its way.
Oct 07, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
Novel protein that protects against gut diseases
Japanese researchers have demonstrated the role of a protein in preventing inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Sep 26, 2015, 11:30 AM IST
New protein patch could regenerate heart muscle
An international team of researchers has identified a protein that helps heart muscle cells regenerate after a heart attack.
Sep 19, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
Stress may be non-genetic link to Alzheimer's disease
A team of researchers has found a link between stress and Alzheimer`s disease.
University of Florida Health research, conducted on a mouse model and in human cells, found that a stress-coping hormone released by the brain boosts the production of protein fragments.
Sep 17, 2015, 11:58 AM IST
Cell-free protein manufacturing platform a game-changer
A team of researchers has developed a user-friendly technology to help scientists understand how proteins work and fix them when they are broken.
Sep 13, 2015, 12:22 PM IST
