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MARCH 2019

A Virtual Large Library to Assist Rapid Drug Discovery and Design

Researchers have built a large virtual docking library which would assist in rapidly discovering new drugs and therapeutics

A Virtual Large Library to Assist..

March 15, 2019

MARCH 2019

woman analysing medical data on computer

Mobile Telephony in Combination with Internet-Connected Diagnostic Devices Offers Novel Ways to Diagnose, Track and Control Diseases

Studies show how existing smartphone technology can be used to predict and control infectious and non-infectious diseases

Mobile Telephony in Combination with..

March 15, 2019

MARCH 2019

Identification of Neuro-Immune Axis: Good Sleep Protects Against the Risk of Heart Diseases

New study in mice shows that getting enough sleep every night could provide protection from cardiovascular diseases

Identification of Neuro-Immune Axis:..

March 15, 2019

MARCH 2019

A First Ever Prototype ‘Blood Test’ Which Can Objectively Measure the Severity of Pain

A novel blood test for pain has been developed which can help to provide objective treatments based on severity of pain

A First Ever Prototype ‘Blood Test’..

March 15, 2019

MARCH 2019

A Potential Method to Treat Osteoarthritis by Nano-Engineered System for Delivery of Protein Therapeutics

Researchers have created 2-dimensional mineral nanoparticles to deliver treatment in the body for cartilage regeneration

A Potential Method to Treat Osteoarthritis..

March 15, 2019

MARCH 2019

Understanding Sesquizygotic (Semi-Identical) Twins; The Second, Previously Unreported Type of Twinning

Case study reports first rare semi-identical twins in humans to be identified during pregnancy and only second ever known till now

Understanding Sesquizygotic (Semi-Identical)..

March 15, 2019

MARCH 2019

PARS: A Better Tool to Predict Asthma Among Children

Two computer-based tools have been created and tested in independent studies for predicting and improving asthma care

PARS: A Better Tool to Predict..

March 15, 2019

MARCH 2019

A Battery less Cardiac Pacemaker Powered by Natural Heartbeat

Study shows for the first time an innovative self-powered heart pacemaker tested successfully in pigs

A Battery less Cardiac Pacemaker..

March 15, 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

Does Regular Breakfast Eating Really Help Reduce Body Weight?

A review of previous trials shows that eating or skipping breakfast may not have any impact on a person’s health

Does Regular Breakfast Eating Really Help..

February 15, 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

Delivering Oral Dose of Insulin to Patients of Type 1 Diabetes: Trial successful in Pigs

A new pill has been designed which delivers insulin into the bloodstream easily and pain-free, in pigs for now

Delivering Oral Dose of Insulin to Patients of..

February 15, 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

E-Cigarettes Twice More Effective in Helping Smokers to Quit Smoking

Study shows the e-cigarettes are twice more effective than nicotine-replacement therapy in helping smokers to quit smoking.

E-Cigarettes Twice More Effective in Helping..

February 15, 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

A Unique Textile Fabric with Self-Adjusting Heat Emissivity

The first temperature-sensitive textile has been created which can regulate our body’s heat exchange with the environment

A Unique Textile Fabric with Self-Adjusting..

February 15, 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

Influence of Gut Bacteria on Depression and Mental Health

Scientists have identified several groups of bacteria which varied along with depression and quality of life in humans

Influence of Gut Bacteria on Depression..

February 15, 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

Vital Sign Alert (VSA) Device: A Novel Device for Use in Pregnancy

A novel vital signs measurement device is ideal for low resource settings for timely intervention of illnesses during pregnancy

Vital Sign Alert (VSA) Device: A Novel Device..

February 15, 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

Carbon Capture Based on Crystallization of Bicarbonate-water Clusters: A Promising Approach to Control Global Warming

A new carbon capture method has been devised to capture carbon dioxide from fossil-fuel emissionss

Carbon Capture Based on Crystallization of..

February 15, 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

Relief from Painful Neuropathy Through the Clearance of Partially Damaged Nerves

Scientists have found a new way in mice to get relief from the chronic neuropathic pain

Relief from Painful Neuropathy..

February 15, 2019

January 2019

Organic Farming Can Have Much Greater...

January 15, 2019

Organic Farming Can Have Much Greater Implications for Climate Change

Study shows growing food organically has higher impact on climate because of more land use

JANUARY 2019

anti pollution mask wrapped around earth

Air Pollution A Major Health Risk to the Planet: India Worst Affected Globally

Comprehensive study on the seventh biggest country of the world, India, shows how ambient air pollution is majorly affecting health outcomes

Air Pollution A Major Health Risk..

January 15, 2019

JANUARY 2019

Intermittent Fasting Can Make Us Healthier

Study shows that intermittent fasting for certain intervals can promote good health by boosting our metabolism

Intermittent Fasting Can Make Us Healthier

January 15, 2019

JANUARY 2019

Gluten Intolerance: A Promising Step Towards Developing a Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis and Celiac Disease

Study suggests a new protein involved in development of gluten intolerance which be a therapeutic target.

Gluten Intolerance: A Promising Step..

January 15, 2019

JANUARY 2019

Probiotics Not Effective Enough in Treating ‘Stomach Flu’ in children

Twin studies show that expensive and popular probiotics may not be effective in treating ‘stomach flu’ in young children.

Probiotics Not Effective Enough in Treating..

January 15, 2019

JANUARY 2019

Magnesium Mineral Regulates Vitamin D Levels in Our Body

A new clinical trial shows how mineral magnesium has the ability to regulate vitamin D levels in our body

Magnesium Mineral Regulates Vitamin D..

January 15, 2019

JANUARY 2019

Discovery of Chemical Leads for Next Generation Anti-Malarial Drug

A new study has used robotic screening for shortlisting chemical compounds which could be ‘prevent’ malaria

Discovery of Chemical Leads for Next..

January 15, 2019

JANUARY 2019

New Anti-Ageing Intervention to Slow Motor Aging and Prolong Longevity

tudy highlights the key genes which can prevent motor function decline as an organism ages, for now in worms

New Anti-Ageing Intervention to Slow..

January 15, 2019

JANUARY 2019

A Wireless ‘‘Brain Pacemaker’’ That Can Detect and Prevent Seizures

Engineers have designed a wireless ‘brain pacemaker’ which can detect and prevent tremors or seizures in patients suffering from neurological disorders

A Wireless ‘‘Brain Pacemaker’’ That Can..

January 15, 2019

DECEMBER 2018

Glucagon Mediated Glucose Production in Liver can Control and Prevent Diabetes

An important marker for diabetes development has been identified

Glucagon Mediated Glucose Production..

December 15, 2018

DECEMBER 2018

Biological Barriers of Reproduction from Same-Sex Mammals Overcome

Study shows for the firsttime healthy mouse offspring born from same sex parents – in this case mothers

Biological Barriers of Reproduction from..

December 15, 2018

DECEMBER 2018

Recently Identified Nerve-Signalling Pathway for Effective Pain Management

Scientists have identified a distinct nerve-signalling pathway which could help to recover from sustained pain after an injury.

Recently Identified Nerve-Signalling..

December 15, 2018

DECEMBER 2018

Advances in Laser Technology Opens New Vistas for Cleaner Fuel and Energy

Scientists have developed a laser technology which could open avenues for clean fuel and energy technologies in the future.

Advances in Laser Technology Opens New..

December 15, 2018

DECEMBER 2018

The Largest Dinosaur Fossil Excavated for the First Time in South Africa

Scientists have excavated the largest dinosaur fossil which would have been the largest terrestrial animal on our planet.

The Largest Dinosaur Fossil Excavated for..

December 15, 2018

DECEMBER 2018

The Smallest Optical Gyroscope

Engineers have built the world’ tiniest light-sensing gyroscope which could be easily integrated into smallest portable modern technology

The Smallest Optical Gyroscope

December 15, 2018

DECEMBER 2018

The First Successful Pregnancy and Birth After Womb Transplant from a Deceased Donor

First womb transplant from a deceased donor leads to successful birth of a healthy baby

The First Successful Pregnancy and Birth..

December 15, 2018

DECEMBER 2018

How Ant Society Actively Reorganizes Itself to Control the Spread of Diseases

A first study has shown how an animal society actively reorganizes itself to reduce the spread of disease

How Ant Society Actively Reorganizes..

December 15, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

A New Easy Treatment for Peanut Allergy

A promising new treatment using immunotherapy to treat peanut allergy by building tolerance over time.

A New Easy Treatment for Peanut Allergy

November 15, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

Omega-3 Supplements May Not Offer Benefit to The Heart

An elaborate comprehensive study shows Omega-3 supplements may not offer benefit to the heart

Omega-3 Supplements May Not Offer Benefit..

November 15, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

old woman intreacting with her caregiver

Treatment of Paralysis Using a Novel Method of Neurotechnology

Study had shown recovery from paralysis using a novel method of neurotechnology

Treatment of Paralysis Using a Novel..

November 15, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

‘Adult Frog Regrows Amputated Legs’: An Advance in Organ Regeneration Research

Adult frogs have been shown for the first time to regrow amputated legs marking it as a breakthrough for organ regeneration.

‘Adult Frog Regrows Amputated Legs’..

November 15, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

‘Ionic Wind’ Powered Airplane: A Plane That Has No Moving Part

Airplane has been designed which won’t be dependent on fossil fuels or battery as it won’t have any moving part

‘Ionic Wind’ Powered Airplane: A Plane That..

November 15, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

Nanorobots That Deliver Drugs Directly into The Eyes

For the first time nanorobots have been designed which can deliver drugs directly into the eyes without causing damage.

Nanorobots That Deliver Drugs Directly..

Nvember 15, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

Cefiderocol: A New Antibiotic for Treating Complex and Advanced Urinary Tract Infections

A newly discovered antibiotic follows a unique mechanism in fighting drug-resistant bacteria responsible for UTIs.

Cefiderocol: A New Antibiotic for Treating..

November 15, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

DNA Origami Nanostructures for Treatment of Acute Kidney Failure

A novel study based on nanotechnology generates hope for treating acute kidney injury and failure.

DNA Origami Nanostructures for Treatment of..

November 15, 2018

OCTOBER 2018

A New Drug that Prevent Malaria Parasites from Infecting Mosquitos

Compounds have been identified which could prevent malaria parasites from infecting mosquitos, thereby stopping the spread of malaria.

A New Drug that Prevent Malaria..

October 15, 2018

OCTOBER 2018

Personality Types

Scientists have used an algorithm to plot huge data collected from 1.5 million people to define four distinct personality types

Personality Types

October 15, 2018

OCTOBER 2018

A New Drug to Fight Advanced Drug-resistant HIV Infection

Researchers have designed a novel HIV drug which can help fight advanced, drug-resistant HIV infection in patients who have no other treatment options.

A New Drug to Fight Advanced..

October 15, 2018

OCTOBER 2018

Bendable and Foldable Electronic Devices

Engineers have invented a semiconductor made by a thin flexible hybrid material which can be used for displays on electronic devices in the near future.

Bendable and Foldable Electronic Devices

October 15, 2018

October 2018

Skin-attachable Loudspeakers and Microphones

A wearable electronic device has been discovered which can attach to one’s body and act as a speaker and microphone

Skin-attachable Loudspeakers and..

October 15, 2018

OCTOBER 2018

Have We Found the Key for Longevity in Humans?

A crucial protein which is responsible for longevity has been identified for the first time in monkeys

Have We Found the Key for Longevity..

October 15, 2018

OCTOBER 2018

New Exomoon

A pair of astronomers have made the big discovery of an ‘exomoon’ in another solar system

New Exomoon

October 15, 2018

OCTOBER 2018

three dimensional structures of molecules

Enhancing Drug Efficiency by Correcting 3D Orientation of Molecules: A Step Forward Towards Novel Medicine

Researchers have discovered a way to be able to design efficient medicines by giving the compound a correct 3D orientation which is important for its biological activity

Enhancing Drug Efficiency by..

October 15, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Decrease Risk of Dementia

A study suggests that both excessive consumption of alcohol and total abstinence contribute to a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life

Moderate Alcohol Consumption May..

September 15, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

Artificial Wood

Scientists have fabricated artificial wood from synthetic resins which while mimicking natural wood exhibits improved properties for multifunctional use

Artificial Wood

September 15, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

blind man assisted in walking by a caretaker

A New Cure for Congenital Blindness

Study shows a new way to reverse genetic blindness in a mammal

A New Cure for Congenital Blindness

September 15, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

A New Non-Addictive Pain-relieving Drug

Scientists have discovered a safe and non-addictive synthetic bifunctional drug for relieving pain

A New Non-Addictive Pain-relieving Drug

September 15, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

Stress Could Affect Development of Nervous System in Early Adolescence

Scientists have shown that environmental stress can affect normal development of nervous system in worms who are approaching puberty

Stress Could Affect Development of..

September 15, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

Roundworms Revived After Being Frozen in Ice for 42,000 Years

For the first time dormant multicellular organisms’ nematodes were revived after being buried in permafrost deposits for thousands of years.

Roundworms Revived After Being Frozen in..

September 15, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

A New Antibody Approach to Fight Ovarian Cancer

A unique immunotherapy-based antibody approach has been developed which targets cancers consisting of solid tumours

A New Antibody Approach to Fight..

September 15, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

A Novel Method Which Could Help Forecast Earthquake Aftershocks

A novel artificial intelligence approach could help predict location of aftershocks following an earthquake

A Novel Method Which Could Help Forecast..

September 15, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

The Most Accurate Value of Gravitational Constant ‘G’ Till Date

A unique immunotherapy-based antibody approach has been developed which targets cancers consisting of solid tumours

The Most Accurate Value of Gravitational..

September 15, 2018

AUGUST 2018

Weight-Based Dosing of Aspirin for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events

Study shows that a person’s body weight influences the effects of low-dose aspirin in preventing cardiovascular events

Weight-Based Dosing of Aspirin for..

August 15, 2018

AUGUST 2018

A New Shape Discovered: Scutoid

A new geometrical shape has been discovered which enables three-dimensional packing of epithelial cells when making curved tissues and organs.

A New Shape Discovered: Scutoid

August 15, 2018

AUGUST 2018

Meghalayan Age

Geologists have marked a new phase in the history of earth after discovering evidences in Meghalaya, India

Meghalayan Age

August 15, 2018

AUGUST 2018

‘Transferring Memory’ From One Organism to Another a Possibility?

New study shows that it might be possible to transfer memory between organisms by transferring RNA from a trained organism into an untrained one

‘Transferring Memory’ From One Organism to..

August 15, 2018

AUGUST 2018

Towards a Better Understanding of Depression and Anxiety

Researchers have studied detailed effects of ‘pessimistic thinking’ which occurs in anxiety and depression

Towards a Better Understanding of..

August 15, 2018

AUGUST 2018

A New Approach to Prevent Oesophageal Cancer

A novel treatment which “prevents” oesophageal cancer in at-risk patients is reported in a large clinical trial.

A New Approach to Prevent Oesophageal..

August 15, 2018

AUGUST 2018

Dog: Man’s Best Companion

Scientific research has proven that dogs are compassionate beings who overcome obstacles to help their human owners.

Dog: Man’s Best Companion

August 15, 2018

AUGUST 2018

Gravity Waves Above the Skies of Antarctica

The origins of the mysterious ripples called gravity waves above Antarctica skies has been discovered for the first time

Gravity Waves Above the Skies of Antarctica

August 15, 2018

JULY 2018

Correcting Genetic Conditions in Unborn Babies

Study shows promise for treating genetic disease in a mammal during foetal development in the first three months of a pregnancy

Correcting Genetic Conditions in Unborn..

July 15, 2018

JULY 2018

Combination of Diet and Therapy for Cancer Treatment

The ketogenic diet (low carbohydrate, limited protein and high fat) shows improved effectiveness of a new class of cancer drugs in cancer treatment

Combination of Diet and Therapy for..

July 15, 2018

JULY 2018

Fern Genome Decoded: Hope for Environmental Sustainability

Unlocking the genetic information of a fern could provide us potential solutions to multiple issues faced by our planet today.

Fern Genome Decoded: Hope for..

July 15, 2018

JULY 2018

Novel Drug Therapy to Cure Deafness

Researchers have successfully treated hereditary hearing loss in mice using a small molecule of a drug leading to hopes for new treatments for deafness

Novel Drug Therapy to Cure Deafness

July 15, 2018

JULY 2018

A Unique Pill to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

A temporary coating that mimics the effects of gastric bypass surgery could help to treat type 2 diabetes

A Unique Pill to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

July 15, 2018

JULY 2018

Origin of High Energy Neutrinos Traced

The origins of high-energy neutrino have been traced for the very first time, solving an important astronomic mystery

Origin of High Energy Neutrinos Traced

July 15, 2018

JULY 2018

Growing Neanderthal Brain in the Laboratory

Studying the Neanderthal brain can reveal genetic modifications which caused Neanderthals to face extinction while made us humans as a unique long-surviving species

Growing Neanderthal Brain in the Laboratory

July 15, 2018

JULY 2018

A New Approach to Treat Obesity

Researchers have studied an alternative approach to regulate immune cell function to treat obesity

A New Approach to Treat Obesity

July 15, 2018

JUNE 2018

First Artificial Cornea

Scientists have for the very first time bioengineered a human cornea using 3D printing technique which can be a boost for corneal transplants.

First Artificial Cornea

June 15, 2018

JUNE 2018

Novel Cure For Breast Cancer

In an unprecedented breakthrough, a woman with advanced breast cancer spread in her body showed complete regression of the disease by harnessing the power of her own immune system to fight cancer

Novel Cure For Breast Cancer

June 15, 2018

JUNE 2018

Artificial Sensory Nerve System: A Boon For Prosthetics

Researchers have developed an artificial sensory nerve system which can process information similar to the human body and it could effectively give sense of touch to prosthetic limbs

Artificial Sensory Nerve System: A Boon For..

June 15, 2018

JUNE 2018

Cost Effective Way To Convert Plants Into Renewable Source Of Energy

Scientists have shown a new technology in which bioengineered bacteria can make cost-effective chemicals/polymers from renewable plant sources

Cost Effective Way To Convert Plants Into..

June 15, 2018

JUNE 2018

Direct Capture Of Carbon Dioxide From Air: Promising Way To Tackle Carbon Footprint And Fuel Generation

Study had shown a scalable and affordable solution of directly capturing carbon dioxide from air and tackling carbon footprint

Direct Capture Of Carbon Dioxide From..

June 15, 2018

JUNE 2018

Smoothening The Wrinkles ‘Inside’ Our Cells: Step Ahead For Anti-Ageing

A new breakthrough study has shown how we could restore our cell’s functionality and tackle the unwanted effects of ageing

Smoothening The Wrinkles ‘Inside’ Our Cells..

June 15, 2018

JUNE 2018

A Way Forward In Developing Medicines With Fewer Unwanted Side Effects

Studying the Neanderthal brain can reveal genetic modifications which caused Neanderthals to face extinction while made us humans as a unique long-surviving species

A Way Forward In Developing Medicines..

June 15, 2018

MAY 2018

Precision Medicine for Cancer, Neural Disorders and Cardiovascular Diseases

New study shows a method to individually distinguish cells in the body in order to advance precision medicine or personalised therapeutic treatments.

Precision Medicine for Cancer,..

May 15, 2018

MAY 2018

Advances in Regeneration of Damaged Heart

Recent twin studies have shown novel ways of regenerating a damaged heart

Advances in Regeneration of..

may 15, 2018

MAY 2018

A Step Towards Finding a Cure for Greying and Baldness

Researchers have identified a group of cells in the hair follicles of mice which are important both in forming the hair shaft to allow hair growth, and also in maintaining hair colour in a study aimed at identifying possible treatments for hair greying and balding

A Step Towards Finding a Cure..

may 15, 2018

MAY 2018

New Nanofiber Dressing for Efficient Wound Healing

Recent studies have developed new wound dressings which accelerate healing and improve tissue regeneration in wounds.

New Nanofiber Dressing for..

may 15, 2018

MAY 2018

Use of Nanowires to Produce Safer and Powerful Batteries

Study has discovered a way to make batteries that we use every day to be more resilient, powerful and safe.

Use of Nanowires to Produce..

May 15, 2018

MAY 2018

Bacteria on healthy skin could prevent skin cancer?

Study has shown bacteriawhich is commonly found on our skin acts as a potential “layer” of protection against cancer

Bacteria on healthy skin could..

May 15, 2018

MAY 2018

Sugars and Artificial Sweeteners Harmful in the Same Manner

Recent studies have shown that artificial sweetenersneed to be approached with caution and they may not be good and can cause conditions like diabetes and obesity.

Sugars and Artificial Sweeteners..

May 15, 2018

MAY 2018

A New Tooth-Mounted Nutrition Tracker

Recent study has developed a new tooth mounted tracker which records what we are eating and is the next trend to be added to the list of health/fitness trackers

A New Tooth-Mounted Nutrition..

May 15, 2018

APRIL 2018

Sustainable Agriculture: Economic and Environmental Conservation for Smallholding Farmers

A recent report shows a sustainable agriculture initiative in China to achieve high crop yield and low use of fertilizers using an elaborate network of researchers, agents and farmers

Sustainable Agriculture: Economic and..

April 15, 2018

APRIL 2018

Graphene: A Giant Leap Towardsroom Temperature Superconductors

Recent ground-breaking study has shown the unique properties of material graphene for a long-termpossibility of finally developing economical and practical-to-use superconductors.

Graphene: A Giant Leap Towardsroom..

april 15, 2018

APRIL 2018

Artificial Intelligence Systems: Enabling Fast and Efficient Medical Diagnosis?

Recent studies have shown the capability of artificial intelligence systems in medically diagnosing important diseases

Artificial Intelligence Systems: Enabling..

April 15, 2018

APRIL 2018

New Innovatively-Designed Low Cost material to Combat Air and Water Pollution

Study has produced a new material which could adsorb air and water pollutants and could be a low cost sustainable alternative to the currently used activated carbon

New Innovatively-Designed Low..

April 15, 2018

APRIL 2018

A Hopeful Alternative to Antibiotics for Treating Urinary Tract Infections

Researchers have reported a new way to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in mice without using antibiotics

A Hopeful Alternative to Antibiotics..

April 15, 2018

APRIL 2018

Remembering Stephen Hawking

''However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at '' – Stephen Hawking

Remembering Stephen Hawking

April 15, 2018

APRIL 2018

Tricking The Body: A New Preventive Wayto Tackle Allergies

A new study shows an innovative method to tackle food allergy in mice by tricking the immune system into avoiding giving out an allergic reaction response

Tricking The Body: A New Preventive..

April 15, 2018

APRIL 2018

New Hope For Attacking The Deadliest Form of Malaria

A set of studies describe a human antibody which can effectively prevent the deadliest malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum

New Hope For Attacking The..

April 15, 2018

MARCH 2018

Constructing ‘real’ Biological Structures Using 3D Bioprinting

In a major advancement in3D bioprinting technique, cells and tissues have been created to behavelike in their natural environment so as to construct ‘real’ biological structures

Constructing ‘real’ Biological Structures..

March 15, 2018

MARCH 2018

Possibility of Flying at 5000 Miles Per Hour!

China has successfully tested a hypersonic jet plane which could cut down the travel time by almost one-seventh

Possibility of Flying at 5000 Miles..

March 15, 2018

MARCH 2018

Artificial Muscle

In a major advancement inrobotics, robot with ‘soft’ human-like muscles have been successfully designed for the first time. Such soft robots can be a boon to design human friendly robots in the future

Artificial Muscle

March 15, 2018

MARCH 2018

New Understanding of Schizophrenia

A recent breakthrough study unearths a new mechanism of schizophrenia

New Understanding of Schizophrenia

March 15, 2018

MARCH 2018

‘e-Skin’ That Mimics The Biological Skin and Its Functions

The discovery of a new type ofmalleable, self-healing and completely recyclable "electronic skin” haswide applications from health monitoring, robotics, prostheticsand improved biomedical devices

‘e-Skin’ That Mimics The Biological..

March 15, 2018

MARCH 2018

A Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Drug…Finally!

Recent study has developed a new potential broad-spectrum drug for treating infections from Herpes Simplex Virus-1 and possibly other viruses in both new patients and who have got drug resistance from available drugs

A Broad-Spectrum Antiviral..

March 15, 2018

MARCH 2018

Nanorobotics - A Smarter and Targeted Way to Attack Cancer

In a recent study, researchers have developed for the first time a fully autonomous nanorobotic system for specifically targeting cancer

Nanorobotics - A Smarter and Targeted..

March 15, 2018

MARCH 2018

A 'new' Blood Test That Detects Cancers That Are Undetectable Till Date in Their Early Stages

In a major advancement incancer screening, new study has developed a simple blood test to detect eight different cancers in their early stages, five of which do not have a screening program for early detection

A 'new' Blood Test That Detects..

March 15, 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

Rejuvenation of Old Cells: Making Ageing Easier

A groundbreaking study has discovered anovel way to rejuvenate inactive human senescent cells providing enormous potential for research on ageing and immense scope for improving lifespans

Rejuvenation of Old Cells:..

February 15, 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

Bionic Eye: Promise of Vision for Patients With Retinal and Optic Nerve Damage

Studies has shown that the “bionic eye” promises to help restore vision to many patients suffering from partial or complete blindness

Bionic Eye: Promise of Vision..

February 15, 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

Immortality: Uploading Human Mind to Computers?!

The ambitious mission of replicating the human brain onto a computer and achieving immortality

Immortality: Uploading Human

February 15, 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

Drug De Addiction: New Approach to Curb Drug Seeking Behaviour

Breakthrough study shows that cocaine craving can be successfully reduced for effective de-addiction

Drug De Addiction: New..

February 15, 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

Cloning The Primate: A Step ahead of Dolly The Sheep

In a breakthrough study, first primates have been successfully cloned using the same technique used to clone the first mammal Dolly the sheep

Cloning The Primate: A Step ahead..

February 15, 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

Antibiotic Resistance: An Imperative to Stop Indiscriminate Use and New Hope to Tackle Resistant Bacteria

Recent analyses and studies have generated hope towards protecting mankind from antibiotic resistance which is fast becoming a global threat

Antibiotic Resistance: An Imperative..

February 15, 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

Homeopathy: All Dubious Claims Must Be Put to Rest

It now a universal voice that homeopathy is ‘scientifically implausible’ and 'ethically unacceptable' and should be 'rejected' by the healthcare sector

Homeopathy: All Dubious Claims..

February 15, 2018

JANUARY 2018

The Possible Cure of Type 2 Diabetes?

The Lancet study shows that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed in adult patients by following a rigorous weight management programme

The Possible Cure of Type..

January 15, 2018

JANUARY 2018

''Moderation'' Approach to Nutrition Reduces Health Risks

Multiple Studies shows that moderate intake of different dietary constituents is best associated with lower risk of death

''Moderation'' Approach to Nutrition

January 15, 2018

JANUARY 2018

New Hope For People Needing Organ Transplant

First study to show development of interspecies chimera

New Hope For People Needing..

January 15, 2018

JANUARY 2018

A Unique Womb-like Setting Generates Hope for Millions of Premature Babies

Scientists have discovered a safe and non-addictive synthetic bifunctional drug for relieving pain

A Unique Womb-like Setting Generates..

January 15, 2018

JANUARY 2018

A Double Whammy: Climate Change is Affecting Air Pollution

Study shows the severe effects of climate change on air pollution thus further impacting mortality worldwide

A Double Whammy: Climate..

January 15, 2018

Monthly Popular Science Magazine

I2T2 (Intelligent Injector for Tissue Targeting): Invention of a Highly Sensitive Injection That Targets Tissue Precisely

A new innovative injector which can deliver medications to difficult locations of the body has been tested in animal models

Researchers have built a large virtual docking library which would assist in rapidly discovering new drugs and therapeutics

Studies show how existing smartphone technology can be used to predict and control infectious and non-infectious diseases

New study in mice shows that getting enough sleep every night could provide protection from cardiovascular diseases

A novel blood test for pain has been developed which can help to provide objective treatments based on severity of pain

Researchers have created 2-dimensional mineral nanoparticles to deliver treatment in the body for cartilage regeneration

Case study reports first rare semi-identical twins in humans to be identified during pregnancy and only second ever known till now

Two computer-based tools have been created and tested in independent studies for predicting and improving asthma care

Study shows for the first time an innovative self-powered heart pacemaker tested successfully in pigs

Automated Virtual Reality (VR) Treatments for Mental Health Disorders

Study shows effectiveness of an automated virtual reality treatment to psychologically intervene in reducing a person’s fear of heights

A review of previous trials shows that eating or skipping breakfast may not have any impact on a person’s health

A new pill has been designed which delivers insulin into the bloodstream easily and pain-free, in pigs for now

Study shows the e-cigarettes are twice more effective than nicotine-replacement therapy in helping smokers to quit smoking.

The first temperature-sensitive textile has been created which can regulate our body’s heat exchange with the environment

Scientists have identified several groups of bacteria which varied along with depression and quality of life in humans

A novel vital signs measurement device is ideal for low resource settings for timely intervention of illnesses during pregnancy

A new carbon capture method has been devised to capture carbon dioxide from fossil-fuel emissionss

Scientists have found a new way in mice to get relief from the chronic neuropathic pain

Organic Farming Can Have Much Greater Implications for Climate Change

Study shows growing food organically has higher impact on climate because of more land use

Comprehensive study on the seventh biggest country of the world, India, shows how ambient air pollution is majorly affecting health outcomes

Study shows that intermittent fasting for certain intervals can promote good health by boosting our metabolism

Study suggests a new protein involved in development of gluten intolerance which be a therapeutic target.

Twin studies show that expensive and popular probiotics may not be effective in treating ‘stomach flu’ in young children.

A new clinical trial shows how mineral magnesium has the ability to regulate vitamin D levels in our body

A new study has used robotic screening for shortlisting chemical compounds which could be ‘prevent’ malaria

tudy highlights the key genes which can prevent motor function decline as an organism ages, for now in worms

Engineers have designed a wireless ‘brain pacemaker’ which can detect and prevent tremors or seizures in patients suffering from neurological disorders

Neutralizing Antibodies Induced by Vaccination can Provide Protection Against HIV Infection

Research shows that neutralizing antibodies which are induced by vaccination can protect animals from HIV infection.

An important marker for diabetes development has been identified

Study shows for the firsttime healthy mouse offspring born from same sex parents – in this case mothers

Scientists have identified a distinct nerve-signalling pathway which could help to recover from sustained pain after an injury.

Scientists have developed a laser technology which could open avenues for clean fuel and energy technologies in the future.

Scientists have excavated the largest dinosaur fossil which would have been the largest terrestrial animal on our planet.

Engineers have built the world’ tiniest light-sensing gyroscope which could be easily integrated into smallest portable modern technology

First womb transplant from a deceased donor leads to successful birth of a healthy baby

A first study has shown how an animal society actively reorganizes itself to reduce the spread of disease

Tau: A New Protein That May Aid in Developing Personalized Alzheimer’s Therapy

Research has shown that another protein called tau is responsible for early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and this information may aid in developing therapies.

A promising new treatment using immunotherapy to treat peanut allergy by building tolerance over time.

An elaborate comprehensive study shows Omega-3 supplements may not offer benefit to the heart

Study had shown recovery from paralysis using a novel method of neurotechnology

Adult frogs have been shown for the first time to regrow amputated legs marking it as a breakthrough for organ regeneration.

Airplane has been designed which won’t be dependent on fossil fuels or battery as it won’t have any moving part

For the first time nanorobots have been designed which can deliver drugs directly into the eyes without causing damage.

A newly discovered antibiotic follows a unique mechanism in fighting drug-resistant bacteria responsible for UTIs.

A novel study based on nanotechnology generates hope for treating acute kidney injury and failure.

Imperative for Nutritional Labelling

Study shows on the basis of Nutri-Score developed by UK, a low nutritional diet increases risk of illnesses and a nutrition labelling system must be incorporated to increase consumer awareness

Compounds have been identified which could prevent malaria parasites from infecting mosquitos, thereby stopping the spread of malaria.

Scientists have used an algorithm to plot huge data collected from 1.5 million people to define four distinct personality types

Researchers have designed a novel HIV drug which can help fight advanced, drug-resistant HIV infection in patients who have no other treatment options.

Engineers have invented a semiconductor made by a thin flexible hybrid material which can be used for displays on electronic devices in the near future.