Half of our happiness lies in our genes
April 6 : Happiness in life is as much attributable to having the right genetic mix as it is to external factors such as relationships, health and careers, says a new study. Read the rest of this story »
Latest Biology News Stories
First case of human-to-human transmission of bird flu confirmed in Pakistan
April 6 : A report by BBC News has confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission of bird flu in Pakistan. Read the rest of this story »
Fish oils may help combat Alzheimer’s disease
April 6 : Researchers at Aberdeen University have made a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s by finding that the disease can be combated with omega-3 oils. Read the rest of this story »
Now, monitor your health at your personal computer with new saliva diagnostic tool
April 6 : Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles have made diagnostic tools more accurate, convenient and non-invasive, by developing Salivaomics Knowledge Base (SKB), a saliva diagnostic atlas that can work on computer or via Read the rest of this story »
Estrogen reduces mitochondria induced oxidative stress in pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s
April 6 : A new study has shown that estrogen reduces the mitochondria induced high levels of oxidative stress, believed to play a role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease, by increasing the ability of the mitochondria to generate energy. Read the rest of this story »
New biological clock linking tooth growth to other metabolic processes discovered
April 6 : A dental professor from the New York University College of Dentistry has discovered a biological clock linking tooth growth to other metabolic processes, including heart, respiration rates and even life span. Read the rest of this story »
PET-CT scanning combo effective for lymphoma patients
Apr 6 : According to a new study, Combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging of lymphoma patients is a more effective method to evaluate response to radiation therapy. Read the rest of this story »
Despite preservation efforts, coral reefs continue to decline
April 6 : A new research has determined that in spite of efforts to preserve coral reef habitats through marine protected areas, their numbers are still declining. Read the rest of this story »
Study examines psychological impacts of terrorism alerts
April 6 : A new study has examined the psychological impacts of terrorism alerts on a law enforcement agency in the US. Read the rest of this story »
Bees learn to navigate their natural environment
Apr 6 : Bee behaviour is not hard-wired as once believed, say researchers who found that the insects learn to recognise particular bushes, trees and flowers. Read the rest of this story »
Bioinformatics News
- Scientists identify 11 gene variants linked to Type 2 diabetes
- Scientists working on mathematical models to predict spread of epidemics
- Honeybees’ dance inspires more efficient Internet servers
- Now, a new mathematical model to map cancer progression
- Mathematicians to decipher secrets of immune system
Health News
- Now, monitor your health at your personal computer with new saliva diagnostic tool
- Study examines psychological impacts of terrorism alerts
- Childhood mental health problems negatively affect adult working life
- Overweight kids have fewer cavities
- ‘Guzzling 8 glasses of water a day’ may be of little use, claim researchers
Stem Cell Research News
- Experimental treatment reverts idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in rats
- Scientists close in on creating new immune system using stem cells
- Custom-built human organs come closer to reality
- Dolly the Sheep pioneer decides to dump embryonic cloning
- Stems cells from menstrual blood help treat damaged womb tissue