Developing various anti-HIV, anti-cancer and anti-bacterial drugs could be a lot easier as researchers have now developed an economical, reliable and metal-free chemical reaction that could yield building blocks for these drugs.


Now, safer and cheaper building blocks for anti-HIV drugs


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Gender-based violence, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity all flourish in times of conflict, says a review, suggesting clinicians need to be sensitive and aware of the unique challenges of women's reproductive health needs in such times.


How conflict affects women's reproductive health


Besides cutting greenhouse gas emissions, technology, policies or plans that aim to slow down climate change should also take environmental factors such as water usage into account, say researchers.


Pay heed to water use in climate change mitigation: Experts


Scientists have stumbled upon a chemical "switch" in the brains of Alzheimer's and stroke patients that prevents the generation and survival of neurons.


Chemical switch may protect against brain loss


A breakthrough discovery into how living cells process and respond to chemical information could help advance the development of treatment for cancers and other cellular disorders resistant to therapy, a research indicates.


Living cell signal discovery boon for cancer treatment


Ever wondered how a giraffe's thin legs support its massive 1,000 kg weight? Credit it to a special ligament, new research says.


How spindly legs of giraffes support over 1,000 kg weight?


In a significant discovery, scientists have found a link between high blood cholesterol and breast cancer in a study of more than one million patients over a 14 year time period in Britain.


High cholesterol linked to greater breast cancer risk


A scientific journal that published the Facebook study about how emotions spread across social networks has defended its decision to publish the research.


Journal defends Facebook 'emotion contagion' study


Chimpanzees are master copycats and, in the process, they form new traditions that are often particular to only one specific group of these primates.


Chimps imitate others closely, can set new trends


Indian and Australian space scientists and students are carrying out experiments to compare how well human astronauts and robotic vehicles can work together and perform tasks on Mars.


India, Australia experiment man-robot tasks on Mars


Want to share your face with friends at various social networking sites without them losing interest in you? Try this app that turns your selfies into stickers.


App to turn your selfie into funny stickers


Bone marrow fat tissue has, till now, primarily been associated with negative health effects, most notably because of a documented relationship to reduced bone mass and increased risks of fractures and osteoporosis.


Bone marrow fat tissue keeps you healthy


Counting calories before every meal to keep your weight in check? You may chill out a bit now as researchers have found that instead of counting calories for weight loss, you would do better to boost the protein content of your diet.


Boost protein intake to lose weight


Researchers have developed a cheap enzyme-based method that can diagnose tuberculosis (TB) more accurately and faster than available devices.


Cheap portable device to diagnose TB faster


Abu Dhabi, July 4 (IANS/WAM) A fossilised monkey specimen, believed to be 6.5 to 8 million years old, has been discovered by scientists on Shuwaihat Island in Abu Dhabi's western region, Al Gharbia, in the United Arab Emirates.


Seven mn-year-old fossilised monkey tooth discovered in UAE


A novel intravaginal ring implanted with anti-retroviral drug tablets, or pods, maintained steady state drug levels in the vaginal tissues, the key anatomic compartment for preventing sexual HIV transmission, says a study.


New drug ring inside vagina may prevent HIV


The World Health Organisation (WHO), along with the European Respiratory Society (ERS), Thursday presented a new framework to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in countries with low levels of the disease.


WHO targets elimination of TB in over 30 countries


In the first known examples of constructing a tissue from an adult-derived human stem cell, researchers have identified a way to enhance regrowth of human corneal tissue to restore vision.


Corneas regrown from human stem cells


A segment of the protein statherin, normally found in the formation of enamel, which is an important component of teeth, can be used to signal bone growth, says a study.


Teeth protein may help in bone regeneration


If you are a shift worker, donating blood could be an easy way to reduce the risk of heart disease, says a study.


Donate blood to keep your heart healthy


There is good news for people suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a serious condition affecting a limb after an - often small - accident or operation.

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