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In this microscope photo provided by Oregon Health & Science University human embryos grow in a laboratory for a few days after researchers used gene editing technology to successfully repair a heart disease-causing genetic mutation. (Photo: AP)

Programmable molecular machines that can repair genetic coding...

Technologies expand reach of gene-editing, and open path to fixing mutations that cause genetic diseases.

26 Oct 2017 8:39 AM IST

The availability of medication for high blood pressure is patchy across the country and one in 12 primary health-care pharmacies do not stock any anti-hypertensive drugs at all. (Photo: Pixabay)

A third of adults in China suffer high blood pressure, says study

Strokes are leading cause of death in China, accounting for one in five deaths annually, researchers say.

26 Oct 2017 8:22 AM IST

A team led by Chandra Shekhar Sharma, assistant professor, Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT, Hyderabad has succeeded in reducing fluoride level in water using activated carbon obtained from Jamun seeds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Humble Jamun fruit can be used to remove excess fluoride from...

Excess fluoride in groundwater is a major problem in several states as it causes health problems.

26 Oct 2017 7:53 AM IST

They found that patients treated with proton beam therapy experienced lower rates of postoperative heart and lung problems (Photo: AFP)

Researchers say proton therapy can help treat elderly cancer patients

Standard X-ray radiation therapy techniques include 3-D conformal radiation and intensity-modulated radiation therapy.

25 Oct 2017 8:31 PM IST

After the birth of offspring, they were then subjected to a series of anxiety tests (Photo: AFP)

Babies at higher risk of anxiety due to mothers drinking during...

After entering adulthood, the effects were opposite, with ethanol-exposed male rats showing reduced anxiety.

25 Oct 2017 8:24 PM IST

The clip shows bizarre consequences of poor oral hygiene (Photo: YouTube)

Dentist comes face to face with maggots between patient's teeth in...

The unnamed patient is thought to be suffering from oral myiasis where parasites invade a cavity.

25 Oct 2017 7:19 PM IST

Researchers from University of Leeds in the UK studied 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of food intake. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor sleep may lead to weight gain: study

Researchers from University of Leeds in the UK studied 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of...

25 Oct 2017 6:23 PM IST

The boy has been active in studies (Photo: YouTube)

Doctors in Delhi perform rare toe-to-hand transfer surgery on boy who...

The 10-year-old lost both his arms after they were amputated following an accident while he was taking a bath.

25 Oct 2017 6:14 PM IST

The ground-breaking discovery shows the first decisive evidence of the disorder in wild animals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ground-breaking discovery shows Alzheimer's in dolphins

The study was headed by Professor Simon Lovestone from the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

25 Oct 2017 5:51 PM IST

The strong link with dementia suggests blood thinners are responsible for lowering risk, but clinical trials would be needed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Anti-stroke drugs also protect against dementia: study

The strong link with dementia suggests blood thinners are responsible for lowering risk, but clinical trials would be...

25 Oct 2017 2:16 PM IST

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth (Photo: Pixabay)

Proper food choices near schools are important for health of teeth

Study concludes school food environments play a leading role in the appearance of cavities in kids aged eight to 10.

25 Oct 2017 8:47 AM IST

Burger thought he had malaria but it was something much worse (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover five new malaria vaccine targets

Finding shows that future malaria vaccines may be most effective if they target multiple parasite factors.

25 Oct 2017 8:39 AM IST