Archive for April 3rd, 2008

Scientists develop promising new nano-engineered gel for spinal cord injury

April 3 : Scientists at the Northwestern University have taken a major step forward in the development of a viable and effective nanotechnology treatment for spinal cord injury, by

Monkeys enter ‘sperm competition’ by snooping on females’ ejaculatory calls

Apr 3 : There’s something kinky going on in Barbary macaques’ world – for according to a new study, male macaques eavesdrop on their mates having sex in order to ensure their

Researchers identify genetic variations linked to increased lung cancer risk

Apr 3 : Researchers at Johns Hopkins, as part of a large, multi-institutional study, have identified for the first time genetic variations that increase the risk of lung cancer in people who

Bill Gates to help India in fight against killer wheat fungus

April 3 : Bill Gates has announced a donation of 26.8 million dollars (US) over the next three years for research into curbing a killer wheat fungus, which might cause mass starvation in India

Childhood mental health problems negatively affect adult working life

April 3 : A new study has revealed that mental health problems in childhood blight adult working life.

Overweight kids have fewer cavities

April 3 : A new study by researchers at the Eastman Dental Center, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, has found that overweight kids have fewer cavities and healthier

‘Guzzling 8 glasses of water a day’ may be of little use, claim researchers

Apr 3 : You have heard it time and again - drink eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated. But, this cliched advice lacks scientific evidence, claim scientists.

Red wine, tea may help regulate blood sugar of people with type 2 diabetes

April 3 : A research team, including an Indian food scientist, has revealed that red wine and tea may help regulate the blood sugar of people suffering from type 2 diabetes.

Ayurvedic herb that can spell death knell for deadly dengue

Apr 3 : A team of Indian researchers from the Burdwan University in West Bengal has found that extracts from berries of a weed, commonly used as an ayurvedic

One cup of coffee a day may halt Alzheimer’s disease

April 3 : A cup of strong coffee a day could protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a new research has found.