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New target for Parkinson's therapy identified

After identifying the fundamental role of cardiolipin in functioning the protein that researcher target to come up with new therapy to treat Parkinson' s disease.

Feb 27, 2018

By IANS

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Humans to become guinea pigs in experiments of AI robots in future: Expert

Renowned futurologist Ian Pearson says robots in the future will be very insensitive and cruel towards humans, and may conduct experiments on humans with newly created viruses, the way we do on guinea pigs.

Feb 27, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

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Scientists make DNA into electric circuit

DNA is capable of conducting charge, but to be useful for nanoelectronics, it must be able to direct charge along more than one path by splitting or combining.

Feb 27, 2018

By IANS

How Mohammed bin Salman is revolutionizing Saudi Arabia

Power Shift in Saudi Arabia forces King to sack military chiefs

Saudi King Salman also replaced the heads of the ground forces and air defences indicating a decisive move toward 'Power Shift' in the Arabian Kingdom.

Feb 27, 2018

By IANS

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Sridevi died from 'accidental drowning', says post-mortem report, delay expected

Ruling out the family's request, Dubai authorities sought more time to probe thoroughly into the events leading to the 'drowning' death of Sridevi, against the initial claims of the Kapoors.

Feb 27, 2018

By Staff Reporter

'Gate to Hell' mystery solved: Is Roman underworld God behind the ancient mass deaths?

Scientists have finally unraveled the mysteries surrounding the ancient mass deaths in 'Gate to Hell'. Was it because of heavenly causes?

Feb 27, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

MOH urges vaccination with the increase of measles cases in Singapore

Measles warning issued after Australian tourist visits New York City

The New York State Department of Health has asked people without immunization to contact a healthcare provider if they face symptoms of measles

Feb 27, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

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Kevin Smith survives massive heart attack

Kevin Smith tweeted a selfie while still in the hospital that he had survived a massive cardia arrest.

Feb 26, 2018

By IANS

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Neymar will bring Brazil World Cup joy, says Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho said Brazil have rediscovered their old swagger after a harrowing 7-1 semifinal defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup on home soil.

Feb 26, 2018

By IANS

Apple to launch over-ear headphones in 2018

Apple is looking to pack high quality audio components that would boost performance, but those parts come at a price.

Feb 26, 2018

By IANS

Ketamine may cut depressive symptoms in two hours

Ketamine, an anesthetic, is one of several glutamatergic drugs affecting neurotransmitters in the central nervous system.

Feb 26, 2018

By IANS

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Singapore: Man arrested in Malaysia for helping CHC leader's attempted escape

Khoo Kea Leng was arrested by Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and on Monday he was handed to Singapore Police Force (SPF), as he was found related to CHC leader's attempted escape.

Feb 26, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

DASH diet may reduce depression risk, says study

Dash diets emphasise on receiving a proper amount of food and nutrients like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains along with low or fat-free dairy, fish, poultry, beans,and seeds.

Feb 26, 2018

By IANS

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5G can help operators add to revenues by over 30%

As 5G becomes increasingly vital to industries, opportunities for new 5G-enabled revenues for operators will increase, the report said.

Feb 26, 2018

By IANS

Pakistani stars saddened by Sridevi's death

People from across the globe started their Sunday on a sad note with the news of the sudden demise of cine icon Sridevi Kapoor, 54, due to cardiac arrest in Dubai.

Feb 26, 2018

By IANS