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Oxytocin acts like a modulator in the brain, turning up the volume of certain stimuli while turning others down. (Photo: Pixabay)

Life

'Love hormone' helps us understand social cues

Understanding oxytocin and molecules like it may shed light on a number of brain disorders.

22 Jan 2018 12:29 PM IST

In any weight loss diets, adherence to the diet and the overall quality of the diet are probably more important than any other factors. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Carbs, fat, DNA? Weight loss is finicky, new study shows

Gene analyses identified variations linked with how the body processes fats or carbohydrates.

21 Feb 2018 4:59 PM IST

DNA test SHERLOCK can rapidly diagnose diseases and works like a pregnancy test. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Paper-based DNA test 'SHERLOCK' can rapidly diagnose diseases

The researchers, including those from Harvard University in the US, previously showcased SHERLOCK's utility for a range...

19 Feb 2018 12:05 PM IST

India

Kamal Haasan rules out ties with Rajinikanth

The actor said he will lean neither to the left nor to the right and that is precisely why he has named his website...

12 Feb 2018 5:58 AM IST

A nice warm shower at night helps regulating the bodys temperature and helps one sleep better. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Night showers may be better for your skin, body clock than morning...

A Harvard study backs those who swear by refreshing morning showers and their ability to lower stress while boosting...

7 Feb 2018 2:59 PM IST

Harvard academics Emily Sneff and Danielle Allen carried out the research along with the West Sussex Record Office, the British Library, the Library of Congress and the University of York. (Photo: AFP)

Newsmakers

Rare US independence declaration found in UK archive

The manuscript was discovered last year at the West Sussex Record Office in the southern English city of Chichester.

4 July 2018 9:39 PM IST

$On 27 November 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament, giving the largest share of his fortune to a series of prizes. These came to be known as the Nobel Prizes. As described in Nobels will, one part was dedicated to \the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses\. (Photo: AP)$ Opinion