Science & Health

brain research

Neural circuits to control alertness not evolved much: Study

Researchers have found that the neurons which control the alertness in animals haven't changed much during evolution. The research is a new breakthrough which suggests brains in humans and other animals have same neural patterns to control their alertness.
Nov 5, 2017
By ​Rahul K R
City

As cities grow, pests and insects evolve rapidly to adjust: Study

Researchers have found that urbanization has influenced the evolution of native species. This has helped the native species to adjust to the changing environments. However, it has also resulted in the evolution of disease-causing pest to become more resistant to pesticides. The healthcare has to evolve to deal with the situation.
Nov 4, 2017
By ​Rahul K R
WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

Men could get pregnant and deliver babies 'tomorrow'

Dr. Richard Paulson, president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine says: "There would be additional challenges, but I don't see any obvious problem that would preclude it. I think it would be possible."
Nov 4, 2017
By Samhati Bhattacharjya
BLOGS AND FEATURES
Antarctica

Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

By Samhati Bhattacharjya