Soon, new drugs to help in fight against sleeping sickness
Washington – Researchers have said insights into how the parasites, which cause the sleeping sickness, are able to communicate with one another could help limit the spread of the infection. The findings suggest that new drugs could be designed to disrupt the flow of messages sent between... read more »
What causes neuron death in Alzheimer’s Disease
Washington – Researchers have said that massive neuron death that occurs in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) seems to be caused by raw ingredients of plaques and tangles working in concert, rather than by plaques and tangles themselves. However, George Bloom, Ph.D., and colleagues at the University... read more »
Never heard of` UK Aurigny airlines voted world’s best carrier
Sydney – An airline carrier which no-one has heard of has been reportedly voted as the world’s best by a UK consumer site Which? The Aurigny Air Services flies passengers between the Channel Islands, the UK and France, and has bagged the title in the short-haul category. According to... read more »
E-cigarettes `may not` significantly reduce heart disease risk
Washington – A new research has revealed that nicotine, which is the major addictive substance in cigarette smoke, contributes to smokers’ higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the primary cause of heart attacks. Chi-Ming Hai from Brown University said the findings suggested that... read more »
Rupee rises 28 paise to 2-month high at 61.13 against dollar
The rupee surged to its highest level in nearly four months in intra-day trade and fell back to close with a 28 paise gain at 61.13 against the dollar on Monday, boosted by stocks that... read more »
New underwater hotel lets guests sleep with Nemo
A new underwater hotel room has opened off the coast of Tanzania for intrepid, adventurous and ocean-loving travelers. Set off Pemba Island, also known as ‘the Green Island’ in Arabic,... read more »
Several dead in Iraq bomb blast
A car bomb near a cafe in central Iraq has killed at least eight people in the latest in a series of attacks. Monday’s blast in the town of Buhriz, south of Baquba, also wounded 22... read more »
New legislation for disabled to be finalised soon: Selja
New Delhi – The new draft legislation for people with disability is in the last stage of finalisation, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja said here... read more »
We are geared up for Korea: India captain
New Delhi – India captain Manpreet Singh said Monday that his boys are ready to take on South Korea in their do-or-die last group match of the Hockey Junior World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand... read more »
