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New Delhi: It is not often that you find your Zomato delivery boy, handing you their job resumes. It is true that job searching is indeed a tedious task. However, Bengaluru’s Aman Khandelwal seemed to find an interesting way out. The man has created a buzz on the Internet as he disguised himself as a […]
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Washington: Researchers have created artificial Hox genes which plan and direct where cells go to develop tissues or organs using new synthetic DNA technology and genomic engineering in stem cells. Their findings confirm how clusters of Hox genes help cells to learn and remember where they are in the body. Their findings, published in Science, […]
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Hyderabad: Tomato dal is a tangy, flavourful and delectable dish that is served with hot, steaming rice, a stir-fried vegetable, and some crackers, fryums, or papads with a dollop of ghee and some pickles. It elevates our taste to the next level. The dish is pretty simple and prepared like the other dal dishes, but […]
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London: Eight out of 10 antibody therapy available for treatment of Covid-19 patients do not inhibit the new and emerging sub-variants of Omicron such as BA.2.12.1, BA.4, and BA.5, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. A team of researchers, including those from the German Primate Center (DPZ)-Leibniz Institute for Primate Research […]
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New York: Proper sleep is now considered an essential component for ideal heart and brain health, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The Association, this week, added sleep duration to its cardiovascular health score — known as Life’s Essential 8 that consists of diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood […]
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Boston: According to research, the chances of miscarriages increase during summer as compared to any other weather condition. As per the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSHP), Up to 30 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, defined as pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of pregnancy. As many as half of miscarriages are unexplained, and […]
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New Delhi: As schools across the country reopened after the summer vacation, there are concerns among parents about their children getting infected with COVID-19 as a surge in cases was witnessed in parts of India. However, an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist said that there are very low chances of COVID infection among […]
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New Delhi: In a rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and augmented reality where the average smartphone lasts a mere two to three years and electric cars are the new buzzword, a better understanding and nuanced and apposite application of neuroscience-based approaches will considerably increase success rates in areas like marketing, HR management and leadership, […]
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Houston: According to research, DNA methylation in bacteria regulates virulence, reproduction, and gene expression. DNA methylation is crucial for controlling the tissue-specific gene expression that determines a cell’s identity, such as whether it is a skin cell or a brain cell, in other creatures, including humans. The findings of the research were published in the […]
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Pohang: In collaboration with Dr Hyo Jeong Kim of the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, a research team led by Professor Hyung Joon Cha, Woo Hyung Park, and PhD candidate Jae Yun Lee from the Department of Chemical Engineering at POSTECH has created a bioadhesive for skin grafting that contains two different types of […]
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London: With 69 per cent people reporting headache prior to a Covid infection, it has become the leading symptom of the disease, according to a study. Researchers from King’s College London analysed data from the ZOE Covid Symptom study app and found headache as one of the earlier signs of the condition. It is also […]
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Hyderabad: Riding high on the success of her two interesting projects – ‘Ittu Si Baat’ and ‘Ishq Express’, Gayatrii Bhhardwaj recently flew to Kenya to unwind along with her family and friends. Gayatrii chose to holiday at the Maasai Mara National Reserve that is famous for its beautiful landscape and wildlife. The promising and gorgeous […]
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Hyderabad: What’s funny about doctors? If you do a double take at this question, it’s understandable. Doctors are a dour bore lot. There is nothing funny about them, although they routinely prescribe laughter as the best medicine. But one thing is for sure. There is no dearth of amusing jokes about them. Sample this: A […]
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Beijing: Over the past few decades, ultraviolet (UV) irradiation has been used as an alternative water disinfection technology. However, a chlorine and UV combination technique may improve the disinfection effectiveness of chlorination and reduce the need for applied chlorine dose in water treatment as compared to standard free chlorine disinfectants, according to a study. The […]
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Hyderabad: ‘Aarnikha’ premium jewellery exhibit is set to bedazzle the city with its premium jewellery showcase on July 9 and 10 at Hotel Park Hyatt, Banjara Hills. Actors Kamakshi Bhaskarla and Priya Inturu, besides many models, graced the fashion show of the exhibit, which aims to create an enticing experience for jewellery lovers in the […]
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New Haven: Few would contest the possibility of love partners influencing each other’s opinions and actions, but what about their perspectives on climate change specifically? There hasn’t been much research done on the dynamics of climate change discussions in romantic relationships and how one partner’s opinions might affect the other. The findings of the research […]
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New Delhi: Amid a monkeypox outbreak in several countries, researchers here have said that the possibility of the disease becoming a pandemic is low, and that the virus can be contained by strong surveillance, isolation of confirmed cases, contact tracing, and ‘off-label use’ of smallpox vaccines for ‘ring vaccination’. The group of public health and […]
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California: Researchers have measured the stability and infectivity of four variants of SARS-CoV-2 in 5-10 um-wide aerosolized droplets over a period of 5 seconds to 20 minutes and found a reduction in infectivity by around 90% after 20 minutes; loss of infectivity was associated with relative humidity and aerosol pH, providing insight into the mechanisms […]
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New Delhi: What if there was another way to give love a shot than to swipe on hundreds of profiles online? Well, for those who are app-fatigued or believe in old school meet-cutes, speed dating could be a refreshing change to speed-meet a potential match in a physical setting, on a quick date that’s just […]
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New Delhi: While the Covid-19 pandemic was hard for all, children belonging to the most marginalised section in India were the worst affected as it led to their increased isolation, affecting their mental health significantly, according to a report on Tuesday. The report by non-profit Save the Children-Bal Raksha Bharat showed an increase in feelings […]
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New Delhi: Nearly nine in 10 (87 per cent) professional workers in India believe that sharing emotions at work makes them more productive and boosts feelings of belonging, a new LinkedIn report said on Tuesday. The research revealed that more than three in four (76 per cent) professionals in India feel more comfortable expressing their […]
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New Delhi: Anyone who’s ever had a pet knows how important it is to get them vaccinated on time to protect them against all known diseases, whether minor or major one. When it comes to dogs, vaccination is paramount early on, along with periodic booster doses afterwards. The full range of puppy vaccinations begin from […]
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Jerusalem: The well-being of patients depends on effective pain treatment. According to a recent study, doctors prescribed less painkillers at night than during the day. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’. One of the largest problems facing the modern healthcare system is pain management. […]
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Vienna: How long someone lives with Parkinson’s disease may be down to specific gene mutations, according to new research presented at the ongoing 8th European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress in Austria. Scientists from four institutes in Paris, including the prestigious Paris Brain Institute at the Sorbonne Universite, studied the records of 2,037 Parkinson’s disease […]
