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Poor sleep may up Alzheimer's in elderly

The study indicated that lack of sleep alone helps drive the disease.

Jan 28, 2019, 14:17 PM IST

Novel filter uses bacterial membrane to clean water

The new ultrafiltration membrane purifies water while preventing biofouling or buildup of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms that reduce the flow of water.

Jan 21, 2019, 15:41 PM IST

Hillary Clinton calls Donald Trump a 'creep' in her new book

Clinton has pointed the finger at Russia`s "disinformation" effort and cyber-hacking against her campaign as one of the reasons for her stunning defeat.

Aug 23, 2017, 23:26 PM IST

This material can make dirty water safe to drink

A team of researchers has come up with a way to use "veritable wonder material" graphene oxide sheets to turn dirty water clean for a thirsty world. 

Jul 27, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

Potential drug target for Zika, similar viruses identified

The findings showed that disabling SPCS1 -- in both human and insect cells -- reduces viral infection and does not negatively affect the cells themselves.
 

Jun 18, 2016, 17:29 PM IST

Mice experiments show how Zika invades placenta, fetus

In one of the experiments, researchers used pregnant mice that were genetically engineered to lack the ability fight off Zika.

May 12, 2016, 01:30 AM IST

These new eye drops could reverse cataracts!

Good news for people suffering from eye cataracts!

Nov 06, 2015, 14:12 PM IST

New method to starve lung cancer

Cancer cells use glucose at rates tens or even hundreds of times larger than that of normal cells.  

Oct 22, 2015, 15:20 PM IST

'Snakeskin' photos reveal Pluto in dazzling details

New “snakeskin” mystifying images of Pluto sent by NASA's New Horizons probe have revealed a multitude of previously unseen topographic and compositional details.

Sep 25, 2015, 11:18 AM IST