Washington: Finally, anti-bodies to three major Ebola viruses have now been developed. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are a step closer to developing a broadly effective antibody treatment against these viruses that cause the lethal disease in humans.   Researchers found that the isolation of two potent monoclonal antibodiesRead More

Food poisoning can cause drastic consequences for health and may even turn out to be fatal. This is exactly why people need to be careful what they eat at a time when hygiene and infections are a major concern across the globe. Eating uncooked chicken isn’t common but it hasn’tRead More

Washington: Turns out, almost half of our DNA sequences are made up of jumping genes, which are also known as transposons. Transposons is a DNA sequence that changes its position within a genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell’s genetic identity and genome size. They jump aroundRead More

Plant-derived estrogens, such as those from soy and red clover, might contribute to unwanted weight gain in some postmenopausal women, according to a new review of previous clinical trials. Known as phytoestrogens, these natural compounds mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. Women entering menopause have a sharp dropRead More

Washington: Sunless tanning or fake tanning products like sprays, ointments, creams, foams, or lotions that promise tan skin without the increased risk of skin cancer do not actually help prevent cancer. A new study conducted by the researchers of the University of Minnesota Medical School sought to assess the demographicRead More

Melbourne: Babies born with high levels of an immune-related protein in their blood cells are less likely to develop malaria throughout their early childhood, a study has found. The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, screened a number of immunity proteins, known as cytokines, at birth and investigated whetherRead More

Chennai: Viral hepatitis is a leading cause of death worldwide with more than 90 per cent of this burden due to the sequelae of liver infections with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Maintaining adequate sanitary and hygienic conditions can help tackle the problem associated withRead More

Guwahati: The Indian Dietetic Association(IDA) today claimed that vegetarian diets in the country are 84 per cent protein deficient, mainly due to lack of awareness among the public. Citing a study by market research firm IMRB, IDA said, “93 per cent of Indians are unaware of their ideal protein requirementRead More

The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health issue in the world. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, it continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science, advocacy, and human rights. Prince Harry is expected to attend theRead More

Awake or asleep, we are basically under the regulation of two biological processes: sleep homeostasis, commonly known as ‘sleep pressure’, and the circadian rhythm, otherwise known as the ‘body clock’. These two processes work in harmony to promote good consolidated sleep at night. Researchers centered at the International Institute forRead More