Widely accepted in criminal courts and often presented as key evidence in prosecutions, bite mark analysis is actually "far from an exact science" and can lead to false convictions, says a new study.


Bite mark analysis may result in false convictions


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Researchers have developed a new blood test to predict the early onset of preeclampsia -- a multi-system disorder that affects women in pregnancy.


New blood test to predict risk of preeclampsia


Nearly every girl and woman on Earth carries two X chromosomes in each of her cells -- but one of them does (mostly) nothing. Do you know why?


Decoded: What 'silences' X chromosome in girls


Racing against time to realise the 'Vision 2020' former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam conceived in 1996, India has embarked on a similar exercise for 2035, betting on emerging technologies to overcome major challenges it faces in ensuring inclusive growth and improving quality of life in the country.


India bets on technology to overcome challenges


In their quest to find new treatments that could slow, stop or reverse Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological condition that affects movement and speech, researchers in Britain are set to investigate in humans the potential of a cholesterol-lowering drug in treating the disease.


Could a cholesterol-lowering drug treat Parkinson's?


Has rapid human activity driven Earth into a new geological epoch? According to an international group of geoscientists, the evidence for a new geological epoch which marks the impact of human activity on Earth is now overwhelming.


Human activity leading Earth into a new geological epoch


Japanese researchers have developed a new technology that can cut the cost of producing 3D printed human organ models by a third.


3D printed human organ models to get cheaper


Prostate cancer surgery may rob men of the ability to ejaculate but most men appear to be unaware of this sexual dysfunction risk, new research has found.


Men less aware about sexual health risk post prostate surgery


A new gene editing technique which was hailed as the breakthrough of 2015 by Science Magazine has been found effective in preventing retinal degeneration in a type of inherited blindness, a study says.


'Crispr' gene editing technique may treat inherited blindness


In the absence of any sunlight, it is the moonlight that drives the migrations of tiny marine animals through the permanently dark and frigid Artic winter, an interesting study says.


Moonlight drives marine creatures in Arctic winter


You love green tea for its health benefits but what about having a cup of "green coffee"?


Here comes 'green' coffee for super health benefits


US researchers have developed a system that treats Type 1 diabetes automatically and effortlessly -- with the help of a smartphone -- ditching constant finger pricks and manual insulin injections.


Smartphones to turn into pancreas, treat Type 1 diabetes


You don't need both hands to game on: Plug into Gamezop, a new casual gaming app that lets you tinker around with the latest international games on your smartphone, say its developers.


Game on with one hand courtesy new smartphone app


The smaller size of males may not always be a big let-down for female partners, at least in the world of insects, suggests new research.


Small males have more sex appeal


In a first, a team of researchers has used 3D print technology to create a new type of transparent electrode to enhance the display quality and touchscreen experience.


Nanowall 3D technology to give super touchscreen experience


Next time you read to your baby, pay attention to the babbling as interaction is the key to language development during reading, reveals a new study.


Interaction during reading helps toddlers develop language


Modern office features such as hot-desking or desk-sharing and open-plan floors appeal mainly to extrovert workers but others find them uncomfortable, a new research has found.


Introverts find modern offices uncomfortable


The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced its precision medicine research plan targeting Chinese people.


China starts precision medicine research


Linking poverty with obesity, a new study has found that children and adolescents from low-income families are more likely to be obese than their higher income peers.


Kids from low-income families more likely to be obese


The presence of a harmless bacterium found in the nose and on the skin may negatively impact the growth of a pathogen that commonly causes middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in children and older adults, says a new study.


Good bacteria may help prevent pneumonia


Treatment with a hormone that plays an important role in labour and breast-feeding can improve behaviour of mothers suffering from postnatal depression, a common disorder affecting 10 to 20 percent of mothers, says a study.

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