Scientists have identified a deadly strain of new virus in seals which is the closest-known relative of the human hepatitis A virus. The discovery provides new clues on how hepatitis A emerged on earth.


Human relative of Hepatitis A virus found in seals


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The 29-hour countdown for the launch of India's heavy rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle-D6 (GSLV-D6) carrying communication satellite GSAT-6 with strategic use began at 11.52 a.m. on Wednesday at Sriharikota rocket port in Andhra Pradesh, officials said.


India prepares for launch of communication satellite


Researchers have discovered that a compound found commonly in grape skins and red wine affects the immune systems of dogs in different ways.


Red wine research in dogs can help treat humans


Researchers have created 3D-printed models of protein complexes, vital components in the process of DNA replication, and these could hold the key to future cancer treatment, a study says.


3D-printed protein complexes models to treat cancer


Apart from reducing the risk of a second heart attack, kicking the butt after the first one improves your mental health too, a study has found.


Quitting smoking after heart attack boosts mental health


The most common cause of vision problems in children, popularly known as the "lazy eye", may actually be physical manifestation of a brain disorder linked to changes in its connection to the weaker eye, a new study says.


'Lazy eye' could change brain wiring


Certain common drugs prescribed for those suffering from male pattern hair loss - known as alopecia - and benign prostate enlargement (BPH) may lead to adverse sexual side effects such as loss of libido or erectile dysfunction, warns a new study.


Common hair growth drugs could ruin your sex life


ADAMA India, the Indian subsidiary of ADAMA Agricultural Solutions, a world leader in crop-protection solutions, has opened a new formulation lab here, a statement said on Tuesday.


ADAMA opens formulation lab in Hyderabad


An alumnus of Panjab University, Girish Sahni, has been appointed as director general (DG) of the Council of Scientific Research (CSIR), a varsity spokesman said here on Tuesday.


PU alumnus is CSIR director-general


Public health experts from Australia and India are set to collaborate on a new research on lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancers.


Australia, India to join hands to combat lifestyle diseases


If you thought only humans resort to self-medication for minor illnesses, think again. Research shows that even ants self-medicate themselves.


Even ants self-medicate themselves


A healthy diet before pregnancy may reduce the risk of certain heart abnormalities in babies at birth, says a study.


Mother's healthy diet can cut heart defects in newborns


Engineers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a hand-held, battery-powered device that can quickly read vital signs using a patient's lips and fingertips.


Hand-held device to read your vital signs in a jiffy


Looking at the chimpanzee population in Uganda, researchers have found that our primate cousins can survive even in human-dominated habitats and not just in national parks and other protected areas, a new study says.


Chimps adapt to human-dominated habitats faster


Teenagers and youngsters in their early 20s are more likely to rate hookah and e-cigarettes as safer than cigarettes, though the trend is not seen among 25 to 34 year-olds, a study says.


Teenagers think hookah safer than cigarettes


Older adults who regularly engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity perform better in mental tasks as they are more flexible in terms of brain functions, a new study says.


How physical activity helps the elderly stay sharp


Most women working in male-dominating occupations are prone to high levels of stress that can trigger poor health in them, a study has found.


Women in male-dominated offices undergo high stress


Men who feel they are short of "macho" traits and worry that others view them in the same light as well are also prone to committing violent crimes like real masculine men, a study shows.


Less 'macho' men also prone to violence


Contrary to claims that the youth benefit more from flu vaccines, a t10-year study has found that annual influenza vaccinations can also reduce the hospitalisation rate and delay mortality among the elderly.


Flu vaccinations also protect the elderly


Researchers have discovered a new electrical mechanism that can control the molecular switches connected to growth of cancer cells.


Electrical control of cancer cell growth found


In a first, a unique remotely piloted aircraft from NASA is set to take off this week to improve track and intensity forecasts of hurricanes as part of the new generation weather forecast observations tools.

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