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NASA scientists Psyche(d) after discovery of water on the largest metallic asteroid!

Scientists have proposed a few mechanisms for the formation and the source of these molecules.

Nov 07, 2016, 16:13 PM IST

Remarkable! Researchers identify new molecule to fight obesity

Activating the oestrogen -- the primary female sex hormone -- receptor-beta protein with a chemical has the potential to increase metabolism as well as help reduce obesity, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.
 

Oct 16, 2016, 14:28 PM IST

Gut microbes can reduce severity of malaria

An increased abundance of bacteria common in yogurt was found in the mice that exhibited reduced malaria pathology. 

Feb 09, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Lack of sleep may zap cell growth, brain activity

Although the research was conducted in plants, the concepts may well translate to humans, according the researchers.

Oct 31, 2015, 15:41 PM IST