Twitter stocks jump 2.5% post Christmas day
Washington – Twitter’s shares reportedly jumped 2.5 percent following Christmas and traded at another all-time high of 71.65 dollars per share. The microblogging site made its public debut with 45.10 dollars per share price on its first day of trading and briefly topped 50 dollars that day... read more »
Mid-life job stress could raise health problems later in life
Washington – A new study has suggested that more mid-life job stress means more health problems during old age. The research from Finland found that both physical and mental job strain were linked to illness later in life, Fox News reported. Mental job strain is generally a result of tight... read more »
How tweaking `hybrid vigor` gene generates higher tomato crop yields
Washington – Researchers have determined a way to produce more tomato fruit without sacrificing that unique and necessary bushy plant shape. The study by CSHL researchers has revealed one genetic mechanism for hybrid vigor, a property of plant breeding that has been exploited to boost yield... read more »
Pakistan says ready for dialogue with India
Islamabad – Pakistan is ready to move forward if India gives green signal over the dialogue process, Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has said. Talking to a private TV channel, he said that the meeting between the Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan and India was a first... read more »
Why people in pain get relief in foetal position
Melbourne – Ever wondered why crawling into the foetal position helps alleviate the pain of a bad news or stressful situation or even physical pain? There is a mental and a... read more »
New gene study brings arthritis drug closer to reality
Washington – A team of researchers has discovered new genes, pathways and cell types that are involved in inherited susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study was... read more »
Algal extracts may counter effects of high cholesterol diets
Washington – In a new study, researchers including an Indian origin scientist have described the beneficial effects of the algal culture in supporting healthy cholesterol... read more »
Female drinkers at higher risk of developing liver disease than men
Washington – A new study has revealed that women drinkers are more susceptible to the damaging effects of alcohol than men because they are generally smaller in stature and have... read more »
UN condemns UK immigration bill for creating ‘climate of et...
London – The United Nations refugee agency has condemned British Prime Minister David Cameron’s proposed immigration laws. There are fears the laws could stigmatise foreigners, deny... read more »
