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The researchers modified an ordinary laboratory strain of the ubiquitous human gut microbe Escherichia coli. (Photo: Pixabay)

Black Death could return: Global warming releases lethal microbes from...

Peter Frankopan said melting of ice due to higher global temperatures could unleash biological agents trapped for...

23 Oct 2018 1:51 PM IST

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Eating leafy greens could prevent vision loss

This is the first time the effects of dietary nitrates on macular degeneration risk have been measured.

23 Oct 2018 1:36 PM IST

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Poor oral health linked to high blood pressure: Study

Patients with high blood pressure should be aware that good oral health could be just as important in controlling the...

23 Oct 2018 1:16 PM IST

Research in the US revealed that hopeful mothers who regularly drank red wine had better ovarian reserve. (Photo: Pixabay)

Wine etiquette: Here are rules of drinking wine

Wine etiquette is an art that is rather learnt over time in order to proficiently master its integrities.

23 Oct 2018 1:01 PM IST

The surface of these nanocarriers or drug capsules is specially coated to enable them to dock on to tissue interspersed with tumour cells (Photo: Pixabay)

Blasting prostate tumours with radiotherapy can increase chances of...

Patients whose prostate cancer has spread are typically given hormone therapy to reduce or stop the production of...

23 Oct 2018 11:10 AM IST

Marijuana is already easily available and hence many are getting easily hooked on to it.

Smoking cannabis may boost risk of stroke by cutting off blood supply...

According to scientists, compounds known as cannabinoids in marijuana may cause blood vessels in the brain to narrow,...

23 Oct 2018 9:48 AM IST

Weather patterns, geographic factors and environmental conditions were also analyzed to create a map of yarchagumba production in the region. (Photo: Pixabay)

Himalayan Viagra under threat from climate change, say researchers

People who boil yarchagumba in water to make tea or add it to soups and stews believe it cures everything from impotence...

23 Oct 2018 9:20 AM IST

Using a mouse model for lung fibrosis elicited by the anti-cancer drug bleomycin, the research team found metformin treatment (Photo: AFP)

150-yr-old muscle relaxant drug enhances radiotherapy effects in...

Papaverine - used to treat spasms involving the intestines, heart or brain - inhibits a key element of cell DNA within...

23 Oct 2018 8:37 AM IST

The noble art

An exhibition will have reproductions of artworks by India's leading artists to support breast cancer awareness.

23 Oct 2018 6:50 AM IST

The Land Rover chugs along.

An ode to the LANDIES

A trek to the Nepal border from Darjeeling took us back in time, to the British era... and on a tranquil and beauteous...

23 Oct 2018 12:37 AM IST

Overcoats are a great way to layer your dress.

Outerwear makes the difference

You can make a drab dress stand out by dressing it up with a stylish jacket.

23 Oct 2018 12:37 AM IST

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15 minutes to perfect pout

Of all the minimally invasive procedures, none has intrigued the beauty industry as much as the lip filler have.

23 Oct 2018 12:14 AM IST