In a major breakthrough, British scientists have generated functional nerve cells from skin cells that could accelerate the development of new drugs and stem cell-based regenerative medicine.


Scientists grow functional nerve cells in lab


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As forests disappear and ice melts, concerns over climate change continue to rise but scientists have now discovered a new source of oceanic "bio-available" iron that could help buffer the effects of global warming.


Iron-rich melting ice sheets could slow global warming


Screening family history could lead to preventive treatment of multiple cancers, heart disease and diabetes - altering the destiny of many of these diseases that pass on from generation to generation, a study has indicated.


Screening family history key to saving young from diseases


Sydney, May 22 (IANS/EFE) Semi-arid areas on the planet could become carbon sinks in the future despite the fact that they hold the carbon for a short period compared to tropical forests, according to a study in Australia published Thursday.


Semi-arid areas could become carbon sinks: Study


Now chat with your girlfriend and the world won't come to know. Billed as "Twitter without usernames", the anonymous messaging app called 'Secret' was made available to users worldwide on Android cell phones.


Anonymous messaging 'Secret' app comes to you


You may have heard about a hormone called parathyroid but to your shock, excess of this hormone can even 'eat' your fingers!


This hormone 'ate' his finger bones!


Google may soon be seen on refrigerators, car dashboards, thermostats, glasses and watches -- in the form of an ad!


Google ads on car dashboards, watches soon


For red wine lovers, there is another bubbly news. According to new research, red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities - and your visit to the dentist's chair too!


Red wine can fight cavities too


What if spraying your nose can transport the drug to its destination in your body and you don't require to pop those pills? Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have found a new and more efficient ways of transporting drugs to the brain.


Soon, take the pill through nasal spray


From music to food to books, revolutionary smartphone applications have caught the world by storm. Now, thanks to a new app, residents of this eastern metropolis can also order medicines at the touch of a button.


New smartphone app for ordering medicines


Combating positive perceptions of hookah use as attractive, fun and romantic, rather than focusing on the harmful components of tobacco smoke, could be key to keeping youngsters away from hookah smoking, a study suggests.


How to keep youngsters away from hookah smoking


Forget games, camera or the new friend-making app. For most of British people, battery life of a smartphone is what concern them the most.


Smartphone users vote for long battery life


Eight mummies from ancient Egypt and Sudan will be  displayed at an exhibit from Thursday at the The British Museum in London, media  reported.


Technology reveals details of 1,000-year-old mummies


Beijing, May 22 (IANS/EFE) Three volunteers participated in a Chinese space programme experiment of surviving on a worm diet for more than three months in order to prove that humans can endure long space journeys with this type of diet.


Worms can form part of astronauts' diet: Chinese study


The Prime Minister's Office Wednesday sought to end the controversy over the change in its Twitter handle, saying all internet-based platforms will continue to remain under the administrative control of the PMO after change of government and Twitter account @PMOIndia will be available to incoming PMO administration.


Twitter account will be available to incoming PMO


In a bid to expand its market in Europe and Central Asia, a leading Indian defence equipment manufacturer is showcasing its products in two upcoming exhibitions in these regions.


Indian defence firm eyeing overseas markets


The Prime Minister's Office Wednesday sought to end the controversy over the change in its Twitter handle, saying all internet-based platforms will continue to remain under the administrative control of the PMO after change of government.


All internet-based platforms to be under new PMO


In a major step towards developing miniature machines that could one day move through the body to deliver drugs or administer insulin for diabetics when needed, researchers have built the smallest, fastest and longest-running synthetic motor to date.


World's smallest and fastest nanomotor is here


Having an erectile dysfunction and too embarrassed to consult a doctor? You may find buying Viagra online an easy option but those may be fake.


How to detect fake Viagra in flat 10 minutes!


Do not let your kids use mobile phones for a long time as metals used in manufacturing cell phones such as nickel and chromium may induce skin allergies in them.


Cell phones may induce allergic reactions in kids: Study


Union National Bank (UNB) of Abu Dhabi is implementing Finacle software product of Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd. to empower its treasury and capital market business, both firms announced Tuesday.

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