Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) Scientists have found out how disease-causing bacteria evade the host’s immune system, even surviving and growing within the very cells meant to destroy them. This discovery may open the way to new treatments and vaccines for tuberculosis (TB) and certain other chronic bacterial and parasitic infections.
London, Nov 3 (IANS) Researchers have designed a molecule that tackles malignant cancer cells in mice with a two-pronged attack.
Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) A gene is known to produce slightly different versions of the same protein by skipping or including certain sequences from the messenger RNA, knowledge that may be significant in the fight against cancer.
Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) A gene is known to produce slightly different versions of the same protein by skipping or including certain sequences from the messenger RNA, knowledge that may be significant in the fight against cancer.
Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) A gene is known to produce slightly different versions of the same protein by skipping or including certain sequences from the messenger RNA, knowledge that may be significant in the fight against cancer.
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India has patented an ayurveda medicine that promises to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy during cancer treatment and improve the blood platelet count among patients.
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) It’s the flip side of the festive season. Over 100 blood banks in the state are facing an acute supply shortage as social organisations and clubs were too busy with Durga Puja to organise their regular blood donation camps.
Sydney, Nov 3 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that certain type of bacteria, Wolbachia, can actually protect flies from mortality caused by pathogenic viruses.
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 2 (IANS) Malaysian Muslims will be barred from practising or propagating yoga from Friday when the National Fatwa Council will issue a ruling, a senior government official said.
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) It looks like a geometry box but contains medicine for nine diseases that are common during a journey. The health ministry is now rolling out a unique homeopathy kit for travellers that will soon be made available in airports and railway stations across the country.