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Molecule opens way to pre-empt obesity, diabetes

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:42:18 -0400

A molecule called interleukin-6 has opened the way to the creation of new drugs against obesity and diabetes, according to an international study.Researchers from Vitagenes

Too early to assess commercial impact of moon mission

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:59:32 -0400

The launch of India's lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan on October 22 will not immediately result in big satellite launch orders for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),

Aerobic can reverse mental decay: Study

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:16:32 -0400

Regular aerobic exercise can facilitate reversal of the mental decay that comes with ageing even in people with Alzheimer's, a study has suggested.The findings of

Single brain cell can reactivate paralysed limbs: Study

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:07:09 -0400

One tiny brain cell is all it takes to restore voluntary movement of paralysed muscles, scientists in the United States reported.In experiments pointing to new

Diseased foetal heart can regenerate itself

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:38:02 -0400

If the heart becomes diseased during its embryonic development, it can regenerate itself to such an extent that it is fully functional by birth, provided

Walk in park helps hyperactive kids concentrate

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:21:57 -0400

Hyperactive children who find doing routine tasks like homework or taking a test very difficult can improve their attention spans with a 20-minute walk in

Walk in park helps hyperactive kids concentrate

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:21:57 -0400

Hyperactive children who find doing routine tasks like homework or taking a test very difficult can improve their attention spans with a 20-minute walk in

Gray wolves back on endangered list

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:43:45 -0400

Gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains of the United States returned to the endangered species list on Tuesday, thanks to a court victory by

Obama opens up new campaign front: Videogames

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:33:18 -0400

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has opened up a new front in his battle with Republican John McCain for the White House: Videogames.The Obama campaign

MySpace Karaoke puts amateur crooners on camera

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:10:20 -0400

MySpace has launched an overhauled karaoke channel that lets amateur crooners post online video of themselves in all their vocal glory.The MySpace Karaoke redesign includes