Washington, September 30 (ANI): Cancer researchers, who studied 44 known genetic variants, have opened the door to future therapeutic applications based on personalized medicine by finding a method to identify why they increase cancer risk. Continue reading
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Now, artificial intelligence algorithm to chart universe
London, September 25 (ANI): Astronomers in Germany have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm to help them chart and explain the structure and dynamics of the universe around us with unprecedented accuracy. Continue reading
New artificial intelligence programme could beat 99% of 'Fantasy football players'
London, Sep 13(ANI): A new artificial intelligence computer programme, which can beat 99 per cent of fantasy football players, could one day be used to save lives by selecting a dream team of medical staff. Continue reading
Stem cells hold hope for cure of deafness
London, September 13 (ANI): Stem cell therapy may one day enable deaf people to hear again. Continue reading
Gene therapy restores sense of smell in mice
London, September 3 (ANI): Offering hope to people who can't smell anything from birth or lose it due to disease, scientists have restored the sense of smell in mice through gene therapy for the first time. Continue reading
Spirituality boosts mental health regardless of religion
Washington, August 21 (ANI): Despite differences in rituals and beliefs among the world's major religions, spirituality often enhances individuals' health, according to University of Missouri researchers. Continue reading
Release Diaoyu Islands activists a wise move
Beijing, Aug. 17 (Xinhua-ANI): Tokyo has made a wise move by releasing all 14 Chinese captured Wednesday on and off the Diaoyu Islands, easing the anguish of millions of Chinese, who, along with the activists, are determined to safeguard China's sovereign rights. Continue reading
Dilapidated freedom fighters' memorial angers Gorakhpur residents
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug.12 (ANI): The dilapidated condition of a freedom fighters' memorial here, has angered residents even as the nation gets set to observe its 65th Independence Day. Continue reading
Press freedom helps improve quality of life of citizens
Washington, August 7 (ANI): Researchers have found that citizens of countries with press freedom tend to be much happier than citizens of countries without free presses. Continue reading
Gene therapy shows promise in reversing congenital hearing loss
Washington, July 26 (ANI): A new gene therapy approach can reverse hearing loss caused by a genetic defect in a mouse model of congenital deafness, a new study has revealed. Continue reading
Soon, gene test that can see future lovers' compatibility
London, July 13 (ANI): The falling cost of DNA testing means that Britain is on the verge of a new era of eugenics, a leading scientist has claimed. Continue reading
New gene transfer strategy shows promise to treat muscular dystrophies
Washington, July 9 (ANI): A new gene therapy approach capable of delivering full-length versions of large genes and improving skeletal muscle function may hold new hope for treating dysferlinopathies and other muscular dystrophies, scientists say. Continue reading
NASA releases most spectacular pic of Mars ever taken
London, July 8 (ANI): NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has captured the most spectacular picture of Mars. Continue reading
Google's artificial intelligence computer can mimic human brain
London, June 27 (ANI): A computer that is able to “learn” like a human brain and recognise the picture of a cat, is being touted as a breakthrough in technology by Google scientists. Continue reading
Sunita Williams headed back to space in July
New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams will be returning to the International Space Station, where she spent a record six months in 2006, in July. Continue reading
Tamara Ecclestone manages to change outfits as she heads to 3 parties
London, June 23 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone seemed to have had a very busy evening on Wednesday as she headed to three different parties in London. Continue reading
Now, nano-infused paint to detect strain in buildings, bridges and airplanes
Washington, June 22 (ANI): Two Indian origin scientists are included in a Rice University team who have developed a new type of paint that can reveal strain in materials by its fluorescence. Continue reading
Africans' DNA holds clues to origins of Queen of Sheba tale
London, June 22 (ANI): Scientists say that clues to the origins of the Queen of Sheba legend are written in the DNA of some Africans. Continue reading
Genes significantly misregulated in autistics kids
Washington, June 22 (ANI): Scientists have found genetic changes that help explain why one person has an autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and another does not. Continue reading
New infrared sensor captures Whirlpool Galaxy 23mn light years away
Washington, June 22 (ANI): The University of Hawaii has released a remarkable first infrared astronomy image obtained using its new 16-megapixel HAWAII 4RG-15 (H4RG-15) image sensor on the UH 2.2-meter (88-inch) telescope on Mauna Kea. Continue reading