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A new weapon against allergies

These findings give insight into the functioning of local immune responses.

17 Nov 2017 9:50 AM IST

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Scientists warn hair, soap build-up could put you at risk of deadly...

Find out how quickly it can spread and become fatal.

6 Nov 2017 12:16 PM IST

American experts found people with tattooed skin produce less sweat compared to people with non-tattooed skin (Photo: Pixabay)

Tattoos may cause toxic impurities to seep inside body

According to research, toxic impurities that make up ink in tattoos can travel inside body in form of nanoparticles and...

13 Sept 2017 9:04 AM IST

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Study reveals breastfeeding could reduce risk of asthma attack

5 Sept 2017 2:25 PM IST

Not having sex for a while can also cause orgasm in dreams (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why you should be having more sex

Scientists have found making love has feelgood factor associated with it and gives afterglow' which lasts for up to 48...

5 Sept 2017 9:20 AM 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)

Body's new warning system 'sprays' DNA to alert other cells

According to researchers, Mitochondria in the white blood cells secrete a web of DNA fibres that raises the alarm.

13 Jan 2018 10:26 AM IST

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How fast food is damaging your immune system

Here is what a new study has found.

12 Jan 2018 2:19 PM IST

Researchers think they can improve the treatment and are trying again to tackle HIV by doctoring DNA. (Photo: Pixabay)

Can gene therapy be harnessed to fight the AIDS virus?

Scientists believe gene therapy ultimately will provide a long-term solution.

13 Feb 2018 12:14 PM IST

Classified under the family of berries, grapes come in different varieties as well as colours.

Grape-derived compounds may help treat depression, says study

According to experts, grape-derived compounds might be developed as therapeutic agents for the treatment of depression.

5 Feb 2018 8:38 AM IST

Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists start human trials for cancer vaccine that kills tumours...

Experts from Stanford University develop vaccine that could attack and destroy tumours all over the body following a...

2 Feb 2018 3:37 PM IST

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Immune system may cure Alzheimer's disease

Here is what a new study has found.

27 July 2018 11:29 AM IST

People with weakened immune systems should avoid cave exploring, which is considered a high-risk activity for them. (Photo: AP)

Rescued Thai boys may have 'cave disease'; here's everything you need...

A healthy person who's been exposed may show no signs or symptoms at all.

16 July 2018 3:13 PM IST