In a first of its kind study, scientists at the University of Vermont have established a possible link between eye colour and dependence on alcohol – a development that could have implications…
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Cystic fibrosis gene therapy looks promising
A major UK trial of a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis has shown promising results with those receiving the treatment showing significant, if modest, benefit in lung functions. Carried out at Royal…
Over 45% people under 30 want cannabis to be legal; 25% want alcohol banned
A new survey has revealed that nearly half of people under 30 want cannabis to be made legal while nearly quarter of the people surveyed want alcohol to be illegal. The survey…
Autism and sniffing pattern may be linked, researchers find
Ever been through a situation wherein you would have to restrain from breathing owing to the foul odour in a certain place? Ever visiting a garden where the flowers are blossoming at…
Discovery could pave way for treatment of memory loss
Researchers have discovered a new mechanism by which neurons maintain their plasticity and their ability to be dynamic and adapt and change in response to experience throughout our lifetimes – a process…
This is how long-term memories are stored
A new finding sheds light on how brain of mice and probably other mammals maintains long-term memories using prion-like proteins – a mechanism that is ironically quite similar to what causes mad…
Antidepressants alter moral behaviour, Oxford study shows
A new research has showed how prescription antidepressants can alter moral behaviour even in case of healthy individuals – a finding that researchers say calls for more research into how these drugs…
UK lags behind other countries on survival rates for common cancers
A comparative study of quality of care in the UK health system with that of similar countries over time has revealed that despite recent improvements, UK lags behind other countries in several…
To fight antibiotic resistance, GPs should prescribe antibiotics only where appropriate
Researchers in Australia are undertaking a pilot study through which they intend to reduce antibiotic resistance by reducing the amount of antibiotics prescribed by general practitioners in the country. Researchers at The…
Restaurants are no better than fast-food joints, study finds
There is a common misconception that food at restaurants is healthier compared to what is available at fast-food joints; however, a new study has found that on an average people consume 200…
Drinking water even when not thirsty? Don’t, researchers say
Hyponatremia – a condition that is a direct result of too much water or sports drinks intake – has become one of the major reason for deaths of marathon runners and experts…
One third of people in world still without sanitation facilities: UNICEF
In a startling report the WHO and UNICEF have warned that quarter of population in the world is still without proper sanitation facilities and this threatens and undermines the efforts and progress…
Discovery could help solve part of the Lyme disease-tick bite puzzle
Researchers in Australia are working tirelessly to bring the debate surrounding whether Lyme disease is associated with tick bites to an end and though a conclusion is no where in sight, they…
Recurrent depression could eventually shrink part of your brain
Major depression is one of the most common conditions that affects at least one in six people globally during their lifetime and now researchers have established that recurrent depression could lead to…
Sleeping off traumatic experiences may not be the ideal solution, experts say
Sleeping off difficult situations including traumatic experiences may not be the ideal solutions, experts have suggested as this strategy often backfires and leads to what is clinically known as ‘flashbacks’ and a…