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Researchers have built a large virtual docking library which would assist in rapidly discovering new drugs and therapeutics To develop new drugs and medications for illnesses, a potential way is to ‘screen’ a large number of therapeutic molecules and generate...
Studies show how existing smartphone technology can be used to predict and control infectious and non-infectious diseases The demand and popularity of smartphones is on the rise worldwide as it is an excellent way to connect. Smartphones are being used...
New study in mice shows that getting enough sleep every night could provide protection from cardiovascular diseases Getting enough sleep is a general advice given by doctors as it is associated with maintaining good health. When someone gets adequate sleep,...
A novel blood test for pain has been developed which can help to provide objective treatments based on severity of pain A physician assesses a patient’s pain sensation subjectively since it is generally determined by patient’s self-reporting or clinical examination....
Case study reports first rare semi-identical twins in humans to be identified during pregnancy and only second ever known till now Identical twins (monozygotic) are conceived when cells from a single egg are fertilized by a single sperm and they...
Study shows for the first time an innovative self-powered heart pacemaker tested successfully in pigs Our heart maintains a pace through its internal pacemaker called sinoatrial node (SA node), also called sinus node located in the upper right chamber. This...
Study shows effectiveness of an automated virtual reality treatment to psychologically intervene in reducing a person’s fear of heights Virtual Reality (VR) is a method in which a person can reexperience the recreations of their difficult circumstances in a virtual...
A new pill has been designed which delivers insulin into the bloodstream easily and pain-free, in pigs for now Insulin is an important hormone required to break down the blood sugar – glucose - to prevent further illnesses. Since sugar...
A novel vital signs measurement device is ideal for low resource settings for timely intervention of illnesses during pregnancy The main driving force behind developing a unique device called Cradle Vital Sign Alert (VSA)1 was the observation made ofdifferent clinical outcomes...
A new carbon capture method has been devised to capture carbon dioxide from fossil-fuel emissions Greenhouse emissions are the biggest contributor towards climate change. Emissions of critical greenhouse gases is a result of large-scale industrialization and human activity. Most of...
Scientists have found a new way in mice to get relief from the chronic neuropathic pain Neuropathic pain in humans is a chronic pain associated with nerve damage like neuropathy. This is very difficult to treat chronic type of pain...
A new study has used robotic screening for shortlisting chemical compounds which could be ‘prevent’ malaria According to WHO, there were 219 million cases of malaria worldwide and approximately 435,000 deaths in 2017. Malaria is an infectious disease caused by...
Study suggests a new protein involved in development of gluten intolerance which can be a therapeutic target. Almost 1 out of 100 people suffer from celiac disease, a common genetic disorder which could sometimes also be triggered by environmental factors...
Comprehensive study on the seventh biggest country of the world, India, shows how ambient air pollution is majorly affecting health outcomes According to WHO, ambient air pollution is responsible for almost 7 million annual deaths worldwide due to exposure to...
Study shows growing food organically has higher impact on climate because of more land use Organic food has become very popular in the last decade as consumers are becoming more aware and health and quality conscious. Organic food is produced...
An important marker for diabetes development has been identified. The two important hormones produced in the pancreas – glucagon and insulin – control proper glucose levels in response to the food that we consume. Glucagon increases Hepatic Glucose Production (HGP)...
Study shows for the first time healthy mouse offspring born from same sex parents – in this case mothers. The biological aspect of why mammals need two opposite genders to procreate has intrigued researchers for very long. Scientists are trying...
Scientists have identified a distinct nerve-signalling pathway which could help to recover from sustained pain after an injury. We all know pain – the unpleasant feeling caused by a burn or ache or headache. Any kind of pain in our...
Scientists have developed a laser technology which could open avenues for clean fuel and energy technologies in the future. We urgently need environment friendly and sustainable ways to replace fossil fuels, oil and natural gas. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an...
Scientists have excavated the largest dinosaur fossil which would have been the largest terrestrial animal on our planet. A team of scientists from South Africa, UK and Brazil led by University of Witwatersrand have discovered a fossil of a new...
Engineers have built the world’ tiniest light-sensing gyroscope which could be easily integrated into smallest portable modern technology. Gyroscopes are common in every technology which we use in today’s times. Gyroscopes are used in vehicles, drones and electronic devices like...
First womb transplant from a deceased donor leads to successful birth of a healthy baby. Infertility is a modern ailment which affects at least 15 percent of population of reproductive age. A female may face permanent infertility due to underlying...
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. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or simply Alzheimer’s has no cure and it also cannot be prevented. Deferring...
A promising new treatment using immunotherapy to treat peanut allergy by building tolerance over time. Peanut allergy, one of the most common food allergies, is when our immune system identifies peanut protein to be harmful. Peanut allergy is most common...
An elaborate comprehensive study shows Omega-3 supplements may not offer benefit to the heart It is believed that small portions of omega-3 – a type of fat - can be good for one’s health. Alphalinolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),...

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