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NTU scientists up ante in malaria fight
Scientists in Singapore have discovered how the malaria parasite hides in the human body to avoid being hunted down, and a possible way to prevent this. This could lead to new and more effective ways to fight the infectious, mosquito-borne […]
Wyss Institute’s technology translation engine launches ‘Organs-on-Chips’ company
The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University today announced that its human ‘Organs-on-Chips’ technology will be commercialized by a newly formed private company to accelerate development of pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, and personalized medicine products. The announcement follows […]
If you can run for 5 minutes a day, you may add years to your life
People who jogged or ran for as little as five minutes a day reduced their risk of premature death by nearly one-third and extended their lives by about three years, according to a new study. Compared to those who didn’t […]
Japan gets anti-radiation pills ahead of nuclear restart
Tokyo – Japanese officials are handing out radiation-blocking iodine tablets to people living in the shadow of two nuclear reactors slated to restart this year, underscoring concerns about atomic power after the Fukushima crisis. The move to distribute the pills […]
Elegant sleep tracker assesses respiration, air quality
THOUGHT to offer the most complete analysis of sleep quality in relation to one’s sleeping environment, Sense is creating a crowdfunding sensation on Kickstarter. Two days after founders launched the campaign, 2,709 backers had already contributed over $345,000, crushing its […]
7 home remedies to relieve the symptoms of jaundice or hepatitis B
Jaundice or hepatitis is a common liver disorder that may result from several abnormal medical conditions. Typically, a person with jaundice suffers from headaches, low-grade fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, itchy skin and a general sense of fatigue. […]
Public warned on cancer-causing toxic chemical in commercial rice
After the escalating prices of rice in the market, the consumers may now have to deal with another problem. At least two groups have raised concerns that the rice imported by the National Food Authority (NFA) and made available in […]
Your smartphone will soon analyze your DNA!
Researchers are developing new display sensors for smartphones that will read the user’s spit to not only detect the body temperature, but also analyze the DNA. Researchers from Polytechnique Montreal and Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning, who are currently working together, […]
Sun protection developed from recycled fish bones
A team of researchers at Portuguese Catholic University in Porto has developed an effective new sunscreen derived from recycled cod fish bones. Portugal scientists have made the new sunscreen by treating cod bones. Various tests revealed the good photo stability […]
Foods to avoid if you have asthma
It is necessary to make substantial changes in one’s diet if one suffers from Asthma. It is mandatory for an to include considerable proportions of vegetables and fruits in one’s diet. There are certain types of dietary items that need […]
