Jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory loss
Glutathione deficiencies produce redox changes in brain cells. Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons, which leads to alterations in the oxidation state of atoms and may affect brain metabolism and inflammation.
Oct 31, 2015, 09:46 AM IST
Nanodiamonds could prevent tooth loss after root canals
Some root canals don't entirely remove the infection, and residual infection after root canals can lead to tooth loss.
Oct 19, 2015, 14:17 PM IST
Researchers identify potential target for treating scleroderma
The scar-like tissue in fibrosis cause the affected areas to stiffen, swell, and eventually lose their normal function.
Oct 16, 2015, 18:54 PM IST
Relax! No day nap or eight-hour sleep for our ancestors either
One myth dispelled by the results is that in earlier eras people went to bed at sundown. The subjects of the study stayed awake an average of three hours and 20 minutes after sunset.
Are antibiotics losing their effectiveness?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is on the rise creating numerous problems.
Oct 15, 2015, 13:17 PM IST
How safe is it to fly with best pilots?
Ever wondered why air crashes happen so frequently even with the best of pilots flying state-of-the-art automated jets? That's because humans are poor at monitoring tasks, according to a NASA-initiated study.
Oct 02, 2015, 17:03 PM IST
Biomarker for autism that may aid diagnostics found
A fault in the channel of cells related to release of calcium in brain may be linked to certain forms of autism and serve both as a potential biomarker for diagnosing the disorder as well as a potential therapeutic target, new research has found.
Sep 23, 2015, 11:12 AM IST
Scientists observe evolution in real time!
Dismissing the common perception that evolution happens only over time, a team of US researchers says they have observed an episode of evolution happening under their nose.
Sep 15, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
New tool to help analyse 'big data' faster
Scientists have developed a new tool that speeds the analysis of data sets that are so large and complex they would take days or weeks to analyse on a single workstation.
Jul 28, 2014, 22:44 PM IST
