Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday discussed cooperation with Japan to combat sickle cell anaemia, officials said.


Modi discusses sickle cell disease in Japan


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Did you know that over 25 million km of new roads will be built worldwide by 2050, encircling the earth more than 600 times? Keeping the above fact in mind, a study has created a global map for prioritising road building across the planet to balance the competing demands of development and environmental protection.


Global road mapping to balance development and conservation


In what appears to provide new hope for people infected with the deadly Ebola virus, scientists have successfully treated all the Ebola infected monkeys with an experimental drug called Zmapp.


Experimental Ebola drug cures infected monkeys


Despite what appears to be an insurmountable problem, researchers have found that it is possible to turn the situation around and significantly reduce water scarcity in just over 35 years.


Curbing water scarcity possible by 2050: Study


We all know that deep and meaningful relationships play a vital role in one's overall well-being but still, most of us are bereft of emotional bonding in life. It is imperative, therefore, to listen to your heart and stay close to those who love you the most.


Close relationships the basis of stress-free life


Birds have an innate ability to maneuver in mid-air, a talent that could have helped their ancestors learn to fly rather than fall from a perch, says a study.


How birds learnt to fly


In a breakthrough, researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland have found that cells taken from the nasal septum are able to adapt to the environment of the knee joint and can repair articular cartilage defects.


Nasal cells can repair knee defects


In a first, researchers have developed a laser-based imaging tool to map how drug abuse disrupts blood flow to the brain.


New tool maps how drug abuse affects brain


An experimental drug designed to help regulate the blood's iron supply shows promise as a viable first treatment for anaemia of inflammation.


Drug shows first potential treatment for common anaemia


Instead of trashing contaminated positive blood samples in hospitals, these can be used for studying the presence of skin germs, a study suggests.


Junk blood tests may reveal resistant skin bacteria


Finnish researchers have claimed to develop a new system for diagnosing malaria infection faster.


New method to diagnose malaria faster


Mornings are not just perfect for jogging or quieter moments in the park. Try sex in the wee hours that will sure improve your otherwise dull and boring day like never before!


Morning sex makes for a healthy start!


Young girls who join gangs to find their lost freedom are at a greater risk of unprotected sex with multiple partners and substance abuse, says a new study.


Girl-gang members at greater risk of unprotected sex


A fast food diet can not only make you obese but also reduces your appetite for normal, balanced diets.


Junk food kills craving for balanced diet


Men who eat tomatoes over ten portions a week have an 18 percent lower risk of developing prostate cancer, new research shows.


Eating tomatoes daily can reduce prostate cancer risk


Several regions of the brain in young adults who have a history of depression are "hyper-connected" -- or are talking to each other a little too much, new research finds.


Brains of depressed young adults 'hyper-connected'


When you buy food that is labelled "organic" or "natural", how do you know that what you took home is safe? A new technology can find this for you.


New technology to find if organic food is safe


The research reveals that the connections between the part of the brain that stores contextual information about an experience and the part of the brain that stores the emotional memory of that experience are malleable.


How positive memories can replace negative experiences


In a study that holds promise for developing new drugs against the deadly Ebola virus, a team led by Sachdev Sidhu from the University of Toronto has reported a possible therapy that could help treat patients infected with Sudan Ebola virus (SUDV).


Therapy for one Ebola strain possible: Indian-origin scientist


Extremely low levels of a compound in marijuana called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC may slow or halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease.


Marijuana may treat Alzheimer's


In a major breakthrough which could make it easier to feed the world's growing population in the backdrop of climate change, researchers have identified a gene that could help scientists engineer drought-resistant crops.

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