Gene-editing tool CRISPR repurposed to develop better antibiotics
The technique, known as Mobile-CRISPRi, allows scientists to screen for antibiotic function in a wide range of pathogenic bacteria.
Jan 14, 2019, 12:57 PM IST
E-bandage can speed up wound healing: Study
Wounds covered by electric bandage closed within three days, compared with 12 days for a control bandage with no electric field.
Dec 24, 2018, 16:38 PM IST
Food-borne bacteria up miscarriage risk early in pregnancy
For the study, four pregnant rhesus macaques at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Centre were fed doses of the listeria comparable to what one might encounter in contaminated food.
Feb 21, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
Scientists come up with novel method to convert footsteps into usable electricity
Researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed an inexpensive, simple method that allows them to convert footsteps into usable electricity.
Oct 22, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
Bacteria can block transmission of Zika virus, reveals study
Researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-MADISON) in the US have revealed that this bacteria can block the transmission of Zika in Aedes aegypti, the mosquito which is responsible for passing the virus to humans.
Jul 01, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
Fast, stretchy circuits could revolutionise Internet of Things!
A team of scientists has created the world's fastest stretchable, wearable integrated circuits, an advance that could drive the Internet of Things and lead to a much more connected, high-speed wireless planet.
May 30, 2016, 10:02 AM IST
Curiosity leads us to seek out unpleasant, painful outcomes
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Chicago hypothesised that curiosity stems from humans' deep-seated desire to resolve uncertainty regardless of the harm it may bring.
Apr 10, 2016, 20:40 PM IST
Soon, you could charge your smartphone by walking!
Researchers claimed that they have developed a technology that is capable of powering electronic devices as you walk.
Feb 12, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
Virtual reality headsets can trigger motion sickness, nausea
The results were published in the journal Entertainment Computing with Green.
Jan 31, 2016, 17:41 PM IST
Compassion can turn you from `punisher` into `helper`
A compassionate approach can lead to more help and less punishment, according to a new study.
Dec 19, 2015, 09:40 AM IST
Novel yeast may inspire new beer flavour
In industry, yeasts are used to produce biofuels and to make enzymes, flavours and pigments and even drugs such as human insulin.
Dec 06, 2015, 18:44 PM IST
New phototransistor to speed up digital cameras
Like human eyes, phototransistors sense and collect light, then convert that light into an electrical charge proportional to its intensity and wavelength.
Oct 31, 2015, 15:57 PM IST
Apple iPhone, iPad chip violates processor patent; may face up to $862m in damages
Zee Media Bureau
Oct 14, 2015, 11:25 AM IST
Action video games improve brain function: Study
Action video games -- which feature quickly moving targets, include large amounts of clutter, and that require the user to make rapid, accurate decisions - have particularly positive cognitive impacts, says a new study.
Oct 02, 2015, 21:00 PM IST
