Scientists have tapped into the restrictive action potential of a leukemia drug to hinder accumulation of deadly proteins linked to Parkinson's, a new study says.


Leukemia drug targets Parkinson's proteins


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Kolkata-born Ritankar Das, a bioengineering and chemical biology double major at the University of California at Berkeley, has become the youngest student to receive the University Medal in more than a century.


Indian wunderkid is youngest Berkley topper in a century


Two Indian young entrepreneurs are among 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellows chosen to "pursue innovative scientific and technical projects, learn entrepreneurship from the ground up, and begin to build the innovative companies of tomorrow."


Two Indians among 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellows


Researchers from the Michigan State University in the US have found that a strain of bacteria called Wolbachia bacterium can infect mosquitoes and make them resistant to the malaria parasite.


New bacteria can make mosquitoes resistant to malaria parasite


To further scientific advancements in Kerala, the state government will set up a Central-State Institute for Technology Transfer jointly with the central government, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy announced Friday.


Technology transfer institute to come up in Kerala: Chandy


Ritesh Agarwal, who founded Oravel.com, a startup that provides an alternative to hotel stays in India, has bagged the $100,000 Thiel Fellowship for 2013.


19-year-old Indian wins Theil Fellowship


Scientists have linked foods like peppers and tomatoes containing small amount of nicotine to lowered risk of Parkinson's disease, says a study.


Peppers, tomatoes lower risk of Parkinson's


Scientists now know the additional ways the components of walnuts and their extracts lower risks of heart diseases.


Walnut's heart benefit decoded


Only three Indian dealmakers figure among 100 top tech investors on Forbes Midas List, far outdistanced by China with 17 top dealmakers in the Asian venture market.


Ten Indians on Forbes Midas List


Cloud campuses may just be what are needed to meet India's growing demand for quality education, but problems like shortage of power and last mile connectivity may play spoilsport.


Cloud campuses may be the future, but infrastructure a problem: Tharoor


Scientists have shown that consuming fatty foods can affect alertness and result in fatigue, says a study.


Fatty foods can hinder alertness, says study


IT bellwether Wipro Tuesday invested $30 million (Rs.162 crore) for a strategic equity stake in Opera Solutions LLC, a leading privately held US-based big data science firm.


Wipro invests $30 million in US data firm


The first unit of the 1,000 MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP), set up by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), is almost ready for beginning the fission process, said a top official of the country's atomic regulator.


Kudankulam N-plant almost ready for starting: AERB


Abu Dhabi, May 7 (IANS/WAM) In a first-of-its-kind, the Abu Dhabi Airports Company has introduced sleeping pods at the international airport in the emirate.


Sleeping pods to be launched at Abu Dhabi airport


With the apex court giving its nod Monday for the first 1,000 MW unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP), it is now for the regulatory board to give its sanction to operationalise it, an official said.


Kudankulam n-plant decision now lies with regulator


Steps to operationalise the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant would go on uninterrupted as the Supreme Court Monday disposed of a public suit seeking to halt its commissioning with a direction to the government to submit a report on the compliance of all safety steps before the plant is commissioned.


Kudankulam n-power plant gets SC nod


In a discovery that is paving the way for the diagnosis and treatment of a rare genetic disorder related to the brain's functioning, a team of researchers has identified the causative gene behind the disease, which delays development of motor activities in children.


Gene causing motor development disorder found


People in Delhi can soon find out the dose of ultraviolet (UV) rays they are exposed to every day and take necessary measures to prevent sunburn. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to issue UV rays advisories at 10 locations across the national capital.


Sunburn risks: Now get UV advisories from weather office


Moscow, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow believes there is a pressing need to hold an international conference on a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East before the end of the current year, the Russian foreign ministry said Saturday.


Russia wants Mideast WMD-Free Zone conference


Researchers have developed a remedy for grey hair and a skin condition called vitiligo, a study says.


Treatment for grey hair possible


Researchers have come up with an experimental drug capable of preventing lung injury and death from influenza virus, says a study.

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