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Time jump: Ageing in human skin cells reversed by 30 years using new method

UK researchers have developed a method to 'time jump' human skin cells by 30 years, turning back the ageing clock for cells without losing their specialised function.

Apr 11, 2022

CCMB study unravels basis for side effects of medicine "statins", what is statins, its use in treating bad cholesterol

A study at CSIR-Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) has unravelled the basis for side effects of statins.

Apr 9, 2022

Patients with kidney disease are at increased risk of cancer

Patients with kidney disease may have an increased risk of cancer and may be more likely to die from cancer, suggests a new study.

Apr 9, 2022

COVID-19 can alter fertility-related protein levels in men; potentially impact reproductive function [details]

A new study has found that there were significant changes in the levels of proteins in the semen of men who had recovered from COVID-19.

Apr 9, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 496.2 million, S.Korea records more than 200,000 cases

South Korea's new coronavirus cases remained in the 200,000s for the fourth consecutive day on Friday

Apr 8, 2022

Dementia rate is known to be higher in women than men [List of causes of Dementia]

Researchers have suggested that the oestrogen levels in women could provide clues to their increased risk of developing dementia.

Apr 7, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 493.6 million as India reports more than 1,000 again; France reports over 200K

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 80,208,763 and 982,576 resepctively

Apr 6, 2022

Omicron Has 'Lesser Severity' than Delta in Children Below Five Years of Age; Yet More Infectious [Study]

The new multi-institutional study is among the first large-scale studies to compare the outcomes of the COVID-19 infection caused by Omicron to that brought on by Delta in children below the age of five.

Apr 2, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 489.4 mn, S Korea reports less than 300K

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 489.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.14 million

Apr 2, 2022

This IPL 2022 season, top up your Pizza with Mushrooms, mushrooms may be good for your gut health

Next time you order a pizza or whip up a creamy risotto, go ahead and load on the mushrooms.

Apr 1, 2022

Anti-cancer Cream Found to Shrink Oral Tumors; Shows Potential for Treatment of Multiple Cancers [Details]

In a new study, researchers have revealed that treating oral cancer cells with miR-634—a microRNA that hones in on pro-tumor factors—can increase the effectiveness of treatment with cisplatin, a crucial anti-cancer drug.

Mar 31, 2022

Avoid Artificial sweeteners, may up cancer risk says Study

Love to consume soft drinks with no added sugars, table-top sweeteners, and yogurt/cottage cheese containing artificial sweeteners? Beware, you may be at increased risk of cancer, warned a study.

Mar 28, 2022

Lifestyle changes during Covid-19 pandemic triggered rise in liver disease

Lifestyle changes triggered rise in liver disease during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Mar 28, 2022

New treatment: Scientists develop new combo treatment for head and neck cancer

An Israeli-led research team has developed a potential new treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC), using a targeted drug and immunotherapy, Ben Gurion University (BGU) in southern Israel has announced.

Mar 28, 2022

Why Does HIV Remain In Body Even After Treatment; Scientists Find the Answer [Study]

In a new study, researchers have discovered that the killer T-cells (CD8+ T cells)—a class of white blood cells—in the bodies of HIV patients have little or no presence of a key protein.

Mar 27, 2022