Scientists have discovered new type of cells which are an important part of liver regeneration.


Cells that re-generate liver without cancer risk


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An Indian-American circadian rhythms expert at Northwestern University in Illinois, discovered how an animal's biological clock wakes it up in the morning and puts it to sleep at night.


Indian-origin scientist discovers wake-sleep mechanism


Giving obese teenagers extra vitamin D pills can elevate their cholesterol and fat-storing triglycerides levels, an Indian American researcher has discovered.


Extra vitamin D pills can increase cholesterol in teens


If you were an intelligent boy throughout your academic life, chances are you will be more physically-fit as you grow older.


Intelligent kids more physically-fit in golden years


Himachal Pradesh will soon connect all the 3,243 gram panchayats with broadband internet connectivity, an official said here on Friday.


Himachal's 3,243 gram panchayats to get broadband


The Kerala government has set in motion an ambitious policy framework that aims to bridge the digital divide by 2020 and make Kerala the country's first 'digitally literate' state.


Kerala's Vision 2020 to bridge digital divide


Turned 40 and cannot think of sex without booze? Well, you are not alone. According to a recent study, having alcohol before sex is common in middle-aged people -- and this leads to adverse physical and sexual health outcomes.


Middle-aged people heavy into booze before sex: Study


Scientists have designed a smartphone app that recognises the calls of several commonly found birds.


New app to identify bird from its chirp


The build-up and subsequent release of heat from stagnant water of Arctic Ocean and Nordic Seas played a role in ending the last ice age within the Arctic region, says new research.


Stagnant, warm deep sea helped end last Ice Age


Ever wondered why you are not good at adapting Sanskrit but find Hindi learning a comparatively easy task? Blame your brain as it always opts for an easy route, say scientists.


Why our brain hates tough grammar


Heavy smokers are likely to gain more weight after quitting than light to moderate smokers, says a new study.


Heavy smokers gain more weight after quitting


An exercise-induced hormone does exists in humans, say scientists, adding that this hormone, called irisin, circulates in the blood at nanogram levels and increases during exercise.


Exercise helps flow of mysterious hormone in your blood


Using frozen semen, US scientists have successfully reproduced genetically important offspring from a ferret which died 20 years ago.


Scientists reproduce endangered species from frozen sperm


People with high levels of autistic traits are more likely to produce unusually creative ideas, finds a first-of-its-kind study.


Autistic people are actually more creative


Have you ever wondered how ants from the same nest recognise each other? They do it through body odour, a new study led by an Indian-origin scientist revealed.


Ants experts at recognising body odour


Male elephant seals can identify the strength and status of their rival during the mating season through distinctive vocal calls, a new study has revealed.


Seals use 'voice recognition' to identify rivals


Besides confronting physical challenges, children born with disorders of sex development (DSD) may also find it more difficult than their peers to form positive relationships, affecting in the process their socialisation, self-concept and confidence, says a new study.


Sex development disorder affects peer relationships


Challenging the perception that humans are the only primates with the capacity for speech, new research has found that gorillas too can learn new vocal and breathing-related behaviours -- key requirements for human speech.


Apes may learn behaviour needed for human speech


Contrary to popular claims, restricting dietary fat can lead to greater body fat loss than carbohydrate restriction, even though a low-carb diet reduces insulin and increases fat burning, new researcher has found.


Low-fat diet leads to more fat loss than carb restriction


Early humans, not climate change, were the dominant cause of the extinction of a variety of species of giant beasts, new research has revealed.


Humans drove gigantic ancient mammals to extinction


Children infected with the malaria parasite are likely to experience DNA damage that can lead to Burkitt's lymphoma, a highly aggressive blood cancer, says a new study that sheds new light on how the two seemingly different disease are related.

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