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A 2010 study showed that ageing could be reversed in mice that were treated with telomerase. (Photo: Pixabay)

Enzyme that affects ageing, cancer decoded: Study

n 1985 Blackburn discovered telomerase, and its remarkable capacity to extend a cell's lifespan.

26 April 2018 3:52 PM IST

To complete their 3D portrait of the virus, they combined their results with information drawn from other imaging techniques. (Photo: Pixabay)

How cancer-causing virus clings to our DNA decoded

To complete their 3D portrait of the virus, they combined their results with information drawn from other imaging...

22 April 2018 5:32 PM IST

Non application of sunscreen causes dark spots, pigmentation and uneven skin tone.

Sun-sensitive people need more than sunscreen to avoid sunburn

It's good to see that shading has become the main form of sun protection as it's free, inexpensive and feels better than...

11 July 2018 3:53 PM IST

The elusive chief of the Islamic State group Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has purportedly appeared for the first time in five years in a propaganda video released Monday by the jihadist organisation. (Photo: AFP)

Syrian agent stole ISIS chief Baghdadi's underwear for DNA test before...

Baghdadi had been about to change location to the Syrian town of Jarablus when the operation happened, he said.

29 Oct 2019 1:05 PM IST

The notice was signed by Rasmus Nielsen, senior author of the original paper, and co-author Xinzhu Wei. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

DNA mutation reduces chance of HIV infection; study retracted

Scientists retract study suggesting mutation shortens life.

4 Nov 2019 9:20 AM IST

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Molecules wired for obesity discovered

Group of molecules called semaphorins have been found to play a critical role.

18 Jan 2019 2:12 PM IST

The program is part of Microsofts LEAP diversity initiative.

Microsoft successfully translates digital information into DNA

Together, the researchers have been able to build a full end-to-end automated DNA storage device.

23 March 2019 2:10 PM IST

Study testing value of DNA sequencing as part of routine medical care showed roughly one in five people carried mutation linked with rare disease (Photo: Pixabay)

US researchers begin CRISPR gene editing trials on humans

CRISPR is a technique in which modifications are made at the DNA level with the potential to cure many diseases.

18 April 2019 10:26 AM IST

Allen Henderson took the test on a whim, because the company had a special offer on its prices and, he says, because I thought, well, that would be interesting. (Photo: AP)

D-Day love story uncovered by DNA

DNA test uncovers D-Day love story 75 years later.

22 May 2019 6:56 PM IST

While Bliss wanted a baby that was biologically her, she didnt want to get pregnant (Photo: AFP)

Pregnant Chicago teen strangled to death, foetus taken from womb

Police said Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, 19, was lured to the home of someone she knew with the promise of free baby supplies was...

17 May 2019 9:41 AM IST

Ram Madhav, however, dodged questions over the inclusion of Rajiv Jasrotia, an MLA from Kathua, who had participated in a rally there, after the killing of the eight-year-old girl from the Muslim Bakerwal community. (Photo: PTI)

BJP means Nationalism, it is in party's DNA: Ram Madhav

Madhav also praised the people of the state for choosing Modi as PM for second term by sending two MPs from the state...

8 Jun 2019 8:39 AM IST

The deputies couldnt locate Mack and, after days of searching, investigators returned to comb the property. Amid the high grass, they found animal feces containing bits of human hair, clothing and bone. (Photo: AP)

He loved his animals': Missing Texas man eaten by his 18 dogs

Mack had serious health problems, and it's unclear whether dogs killed their owner or consumed his body after he died.

11 July 2019 12:02 PM IST