Yeastly tales

Mating practices of yeast cells provide some pointers to the little-known area of asymmetrical cell division

On hoary grey cells

There is new evidence that the human brain does not generally disintegrate with advancing age. And that even if it does, the maladies are curable

Not junk

Introns, which till recently were seen just as junk DNA, might be playing an important role in coding

The omega of it

Research points to the existence of a developmentally regulated gene that does not encode any protein

New life for nerves forgotten

Preliminary studies reveal that a particular group of compounds could go a long way in regenerating nerves damaged by diseases such as multiple …

Tumour truths

The p53 protein's association with tumours is probed further, leading to revelations about tumour growth

Sounds like panacea

Regulating the supply of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, could be the first step towards a therapeutic cure for cocaine addiction, schizophrenia …

Bone for bone

Oral intakes of a proteinaceous natural substance may replace the unwelcome injections and other drugs used to cure rheumatoid arthritis

Cultured livers

Attempts are being made to grow liver - an extremely complicated organ - in the laboratory. This rather intricate process involves the arranging …

For a cause

Healthy people in the US are lending their bodies to help researchers develop a vaccine for AIDS

Plague case causes alarm

French researchers have identified the first case of bubonic plague resistant to antibiotics

Sticking glue to wounds

Wounds will heal up with far less pain as an adhesive will be used to seal up lacerations, making stitching unnecessary

AIDS, the beginning

The discovery of a 50-year-old blood sample from Africa, which contains HIV, is throwing new light on the spread of AIDS

A lifesaver

People buried in avalanches will have a better chance of survival thanks to a simple breathing device

Precision hit

Doctors pen a book to expose medical malpractices in India

Nearly 80 whistleblowers who have come together against unethical practices will now encourage more doctors to join the movement

Medical waste incineration plant in Bihar’s Sone river bed faces public flak

The waste generated from 98 industrial units across Bihar will be transported to the proposed unit for burning, posing health risks to …

Simply put: Polltime pandemic

Miniature brains made out of patients’ skin cells to scrutinise autism better: study

Study may help predict possibility of new drug targets

Mess over fatigue

Journal>> medical Research • US

Bacterial blessing

Havoc in harmony

Significant advances on memory drug

Polluted kidneys

Heart-friendly walnuts