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Indian-Origin Scientist helps develop Mini-Heart on Microchip
An Indian-origin scientist with the University of California at Berkeley was involved in growing a viable, pulsating heart on a microchip to improve drug screening. It is the latest human organ, after a lung, a liver and a piece of…
Yoga Sessions for Central Govt Employees from April 1
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) will organise yoga training sessions for central government employees and their dependents from April 1, a statement from the department said on Friday.
"The Department of Personnel and…
Breakthrough in Genetic Cancer Treatment
Deadly stomach and breast cancers that are genetically inherited could be treated or even prevented with existing drugs identified by New Zealand cancer researchers. Cancer genetics researchers at Otago University said on Friday their…
#MissionPrabhughat – Swachh Kashi Campaign by Temsutula
In a bid to clean Kashi or Varanasi, which has been the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Temsutula Imsong, who hails from Nagaland, has undertaken a unique drive with great success. She works with Sakaar, which promotes the…
Deepshikha Mishra: Odia Singer setting Tone in Nepal
By S Banerjee: As far as name and fame goes, Tapu Mishra is now a household name in Odisha, her melodious voice and range of renditions having won the hearts of the people. But not many are aware that her elder sister, Deepshikha Mishra is…
Why Diesel Vehicles are more Harmful
Researchers have shown how exhaust pollution from diesel engines affects nerves within the lung. Identifying potential mechanisms linking exposure to diesel exhaust and the exacerbation of respiratory diseases may lead to treatments for…
World’s Oldest Baked Bread unearthed in Germany
German archaeologists have discovered what may be the world's oldest pretzel - a type of baked bread product made from dough. Found during a large excavation on the Donaumarkt in Regensburg near the Danube that was destroyed in the…
India has 19 Health Workers per 10,000 People
India has 19 health workers per 10,000 people of its total population, parliament was told on Friday. As per information provided by the Medical Council of India and Indian Nursing Council, the total number of registered doctors is…
Swine Flu Virus in India Deadlier than Ever: MIT Study
Swine flu - influenza A (H1N1) pandemic 2009 virus - that has killed over 1,500 people and left more than 27,000 people infected in India has acquired mutations that make it more dangerous than previously circulating strains of H1N1…
6,27,000 People die Every Year of Particulate Air Pollution
Over 627,000 people die prematurely and 18 million healthy life years are lost every year due to particulate air pollution -- the microscopic solid and liquid matter suspended in the Earth's atmosphere, an environmentalist said in New Delhi…