Category: Education
Global Food, Fuel Problems can be Solved by Plant Proteins
A study reveals that scientists have shown that certain proteins in plants that function as transporters can help solve global fuel and food problems. New discoveries of the way plants transport important substances across their biological membranes to resist toxic […]
Do Not Shop on Empty Stomach
Going shopping on an empty stomach could prove to be expensive after a new study conducted by researchers at Cornell University found that people who shop when they are hungry were more likely to buy unhealthy food such as sweets […]
Safety of Antibacterial Soaps
Researchers have questioned the safety of triclosan, a chemical found in many of the antibacterial soaps and hand wash we commonly use everyday, to reduce the presence of germs and make it a safe environment. The safety of antibacterial body […]
Champagne Boosts Memory
Three glasses of champagne were found to improve memory, say researchers. Scientists are convinced that a regular tipple of champagne can help prevent brain disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer?s disease, Daily Mail reported. The study at Reading University, Berkshire, […]
Cigarettes are Gateway to Marijuana: Study
According to a recent study cigarettes are a gateway drug to marijuana. “Contrary to what we would expect, we also found that students who smoked both tobacco and marijuana were more likely to smoke more tobacco than those who smoked […]
Treatment for Cancer may be Effective Against Heart Disease
Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, an established therapy for cancer patients could help reduce levels on inflammation in those suffering from atherosclerotic plaque. “Our results should act as a stimulus for further exploration of radionuclide based interventions in atherosclerosis. Ultimately such […]
Even ‘happy’ stress can cause hair loss
SINGAPORE – If you experiencing hair loss, here’s one way to solve the problem: Keep calm at all times. Intense periods of stress can lead to hair fall, according to trichologists, who say that there has been a surge in […]
Scientists Discover Ebola’s Secret Weapon
The mechanism behind one of the Ebola virus’ most dangerous attributes has been identified by scientists. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston scientists determined that Ebola short-circuits the immune system using proteins that work together to shut down cellular […]
Secret to longer life may be in the brain
Scientists said they had found a brain region that controls physical ageing, opening the possibility of one day being able to manipulate it to effect how people grow old. The research, published in the journal Nature, implicates the hypothalamus — […]
Troubling Levels of Toxic Metals Found in Lipstick, Say Researchers
Lipsticks and lip glosses found in department stores contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminium and five other metals that could increase potential health concerns, say researchers. Their findings will be published online Thursday, May 2, in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. […]
