Category: Education
Lack of sleep leads to groggy genes: Study
Lack of sleep has a potentially harmful effect on gene expression, according to a study that sheds light on the link between sleep deficits and a wide range of health conditions. A sleep deficit — even just over a week […]
Lifting Heavy Objects Could Reduce Mobility of Hands Due to Nerve Damage
Researchers at an Israeli university have found that lifting heavy objects, such as school bags or occupational gear carried by soldiers and firefighters, could damage the nerves that connect the brain and hands. The damage includes simple irritation to diminished […]
Compound Present in Sweat Could be Developed into a Powerful Antibiotic
While sweat is considered to be an unpleasant byproduct of our body, a new study has found that a compound present in the sweat could be one of the best antibiotics around which the researchers hope can be used in […]
Hospital-acquired infections- Study
How common? About one in seven hospital patients in Singapore picks up an infection in the ward, said a study published last year. How serious can they be? They can sometimes be fatal, according to the study led by Dr […]
Singapore scientists create unlimited source of human kidney cells
SINGAPORE – Researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have successfully generated human kidney cells under artificial conditions in the lab without using animals or organs. Specifically, they have produced renal cells. This has not been possible until […]
Smog causes surge in heart deaths: Study
Exposure to higher levels of fine particulates – the airborne pollution that is an emerging problem in many Asian cities – causes a sharp rise in deaths from heart attacks, a study published on Wednesday said. Research published in the […]
Present System of Food Labeling Not Accurate- Study
The calorie counting system of foods may not be current and accurate, reveals a recent study. The study showed that those who eat foods rich in fibre may actually need to keep a check on their weight as they may […]
Rotten Egg Gas may Slow Ageing- Study
Hydrogen sulphide – the gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell could lead to fountain of youth and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, say scientists. The scientists, who reviewed studies on the malodorous gas and its effects […]
New Nasal Spray to Treat Sinusitis
Researchers have isolated an enzyme from Bacillus licheniformis found on the surface of seaweed to develop a nasal spray to help clear sinusitis. They have described how in many cases of chronic sinusitis the bacteria form a biofilm, a slimy […]
Coffee Linked to Low Birth Weight Babies- Study
Coffee puts pregnant women at risk of damaging their unborn babies, says study. Caffeine is linked to low birth weight babies and prolonged pregnancies. Along with nutrients and oxygen, caffeine feely passes the placental barrier, but the developing embryo does […]
