Researchers have uncovered new properties of special HIV antibodies called "broadly neutralising antibodies" or BNAbs, a discovery that could shed light on the pathway the BNAbs take to develop and speed up development of HIV vaccine.


HIV vaccine a step closer


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Older adults who complain of poor sleep quality, independent of a depressed mood, are at increased risk for suicide, says a study.


Bad sleep may increase suicide risk in older adults


An Indian-born American researcher plans to introduce her pioneering range of speedy wound-healing products in the country to benefit the poor.


Indian-American scientist's wound-healing products for India


Two Indian-origin mathematicians have won prestigious global prizes in the field of mathematics with one of them being awarded the Fields Medal - known as the "Nobel Prize of mathematics".


Indian-origin mathematician among winners of maths Nobel


Robin Williams, an Oscar-winning actor and comedian who died of an apparent suicide at age 63, helped wake up the crew of NASA's space shuttle Discovery to start their morning in 1988.


When Robin Williams brought cheers for NASA astronauts


The next weapon to effectively fight cancer could be salt as researchers have found that an influx of salt into a cell triggers its death.


Salt can kill cancer cells: Study


Reading works of fiction may improve your understanding of what other people are thinking or feeling, says a study.


Reading fiction can cement relationships


Obese kids are at risk of developing heart disease and diabetes early in life, an alarming study indicates.


Obese kids at heart disease, diabetes risk: Study


In a first, bio-engineers have created a functional 3D brain-like tissue similar to the tissue in rat brain and which can be kept alive in the lab for more than a month.


First functional 3D brain-like tissue created


For Asians and Latinos, migrating to the US to chase the American dream may come at a cost: their health.


'Asians, Latinos smoke more after migrating to US'


When competition between teams becomes cutthroat, women contribute less and less to the team's creative output, suggests a study.


Women underperform creatively in group competitions


Increasing the levels of "male hormone" testosterone can have a profound effect on our brain's response to threat.


Male hormone fosters brain's threat response


In a new hope for couples affected by infertility, researchers have come up with a method for treating male infertility using a synthetic version of the sperm-originated protein known as PAWP.


Synthetic sperm protein to treat male infertility


A new genome-editing technique can disrupt a single malaria parasite gene with a success rate of up to 100 percent in a matter of weeks, says a study.


Novel way to tackle malaria parasite gene


There is good news for people suffering from type-1 diabetes as they can soon do away with often tiring constant monitoring of insulin levels in the body.


Implantable device to produce insulin


Providing your kids with the opportunity to learn a musical instrument or to sing strengthens their reading and language skills, says a study.


Music training makes kids better learners


People's views about diversity of an organisation or team depends on whether or not members of their own race are included, says a study.


Diversity at workplace seen differently


The "love hormone" oxytocin helps autistic kids improve social skills.


'Love hormone' helps autistic kids


Are you on anti-depressants? According to a new study, anti-depressants may affect your love life.


Anti-depressants may kill your love life


A US firm has started work on huge floating cages that will hold 1,000 tonnes of fish in the deep sea off Hawaii's coast.


Hawaii to get massive floating fish farms


Instead of helping teenagers drive safely, many parents distract their kids with their pesky calls, says a study.

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