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Washington: A new study has found that to survive short periods of heat stress, plants activate a molecular pathway called the heat-shock response. The research has been published in the ‘EMBO Journal’. This heat-shock response (common to all organisms) protects cells from damage inflicted by proteotoxic stress, which damages proteins. Such stress is not only […]
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A Yale co-led study, which looked at more than 40,000 pregnant individuals, adds new evidence supporting the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
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Washington: Seven-year-old children performed better on a challenging task requiring sustained attention if their mothers consumed twice the recommended amount of choline during their pregnancy, a new Cornell study has found. The findings were published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. The study, which compared these children with those […]
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New Delhi: Gen-Z has always stood out for being the generation to break away from the traditional norms and keep individuality at the centre. This philosophy is also reflected in their fashion choices. With Gen-Z style icons such as Jaden Smith and Billie Eilish shaping up future trends, in 2022, Gen-Z is sure to step […]
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Pick a regular or waffle cup and fill it with any combination of flavours and toppings from the yoghurt bar which has over 100 flavours.
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Washington: The number of hospitalisations due to the Omicron variant is a better measure to understand its severity than the traditional case-count of new infections, top US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said. Fauci has joined a growing body of experts who argue that case counts ‘don’t reflect what they used to’, as […]
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Florida: A new study has found that if you are a night owl, making your investment decisions first thing in the morning might be a bad idea. The research has been published in the ‘Journal of Business Venturing’. The study showed time-based factors, like time of day and whether you’re a morning or evening person, […]
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Odense: According to new research by the University of Southern Denmark, carnivores are more likely to have cancer than herbivores. The research has been published in the ‘Nature Journal’. Nonetheless, to what extent are animals exposed to cancers and how often is their health affected by this disease has been little known so far. This […]
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An area within the cerebrum known as the retrosplenial cortex (RSC), they found, is the site that we use to make value choices such as which restaurant we decide to visit for tonight's dinner.
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The research has been published in the 'Cell Reports Journal'. Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of gynecologic cancer deaths in the U.S.
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New Delhi: Pashmina shawls are a source of pride for many Indians, including weavers, because of their opulent elegance, artistic beauty, and great warmth. They are a lavish and vital component of Indian traditional dress, handcrafted with rich embroideries, and with winter approaching, many of us may be considering presenting one to a loved one, […]
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New Delhi: Breakfast is the most crucial meal of the day, and starting your day without one is like trying to fly a kite without wind. A nutritious breakfast is essential for children not just to give them a powerful start to the day, but also to refuel their bodies after sleep, as their brains […]
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New Delhi: In the last month, Delhi LNJP hospital has treated 138 Omicron cases, said Dr Suresh Kumar, MD of LNJP hospital. According to the doctor, the cases are increasing at an alarming rate. “Since December 2, we have seen 372 positive cases, out of which there were 138 Omicron cases”, said Dr Kumar. “95 […]
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According to The New York Times, studies on mice and hamsters have found that Omicron produced less damaging infections to the lungs, and instead was limited largely to the nose, throat, and windpipe.
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Osaka: A new research has found that a fermented soy product called ImmuBalance suppresses airway inflammation in animal models of asthma.The study has been published in the ‘Nutrients Journal’. Researchers from the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine have found that in an ImmuBalance-treated group of asthma model mice, white […]
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New Delhi: Today, many homeowners are developing a strong preference for local furniture rather than imported products, and noticeable shifts can be observed in consumer buying habits, with decor brands that promote regional craft and local skills and materials. Moreover, with people and businesses beginning to look inward to enhance comfort and well-being, there has […]
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Hyderabad: The art or process of designing a house, building or a room is not an easy task. It involves detailed work, requiring foresight of an interior designer, who should be always ready with 3D visualisations and possess an ability to transform a client’s dreams into reality. Manish Ashok Gorak is a Hyderabad-based interior designer […]
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New Delhi: New Years is right around and everyone is in the mood to party. New curbs may have dampened the spirits, but a small soiree of your near and dear is always an option. So dress your finest, be it for a day brunch, early dinner or a sunset gathering. As many are looking […]
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Toronto: If your older child is learning remotely, it may increase the risk of depression in them as a new study suggests that higher levels of electronic learning time is associated with increased levels of depression and anxiety. The study indicated that in older children and youth, higher levels of TV or digital media time […]
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Fretting over dry skin or acne-prone skin in winter? Winter is a dry season and the skin loses moisture. Therefore, rehydrating masks should be used. Actually, face masks are an important part of the skincare routine. Knowing your skin type and specific needs helps to select the right ingredients. Home-made face masks, containing moisturising and […]
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New York: US researchers have found that people hospitalised with Covid-19 infection have significantly raised levels of oxidative stress, oxidant damage and markedly reduced levels of glutathione – the most abundant physiological antioxidant. Oxidative stress results from the accumulation of free radicals, highly reactive molecules that can damage cells, membranes, lipids, proteins and DNA. Cells […]
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New Delhi: A yellow alert has been sounded in Delhi and some restrictions imposed under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in view of rising number of Covid cases in the city, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday. The yellow alert entails restrictions like night curfew, closure of schools and colleges, opening of non […]
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New Delhi: Sounding an alarming bugle about what may be in store for the humanity with the Omicron surge, the daily global Covid-19 cases at 1.44 million has crossed a prior daily record of infections in December 2020, when Turkey had backdated a significant number of positive cases. The seven-day average of Covid cases was […]
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Johannesburg: Omicron cases are rapidly expanding worldwide, often coupled with infections caused by the Delta variant. A new study led by an international team of researchers from South Africa, the US and Germany has now shown that the vaccine evading Omicron enhances neutralising immunity of the Delta variant. The study, posted on pre-print server and […]
