Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...
11 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
This Shark Was Already Swimming in the Oceans Before the United States Was Founded, Scientists Say Some Greenland Sharks May Live Up to 500 YearsScientists have discovered Greenland sharks live for centuries. A 2016 study used radiocarbon dating of eye lenses to determine their age. ...
01 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Why the “Immortal” Jellyfish Can Age Backwards — And What That Means for Human AgingA tiny jellyfish found in the ocean possesses an extraordinary ability to reverse its life cycle. This creature can transform from an adult...
21 Feb, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Dr. David Kim’s Hand Skincare Routine Highlights an Overlooked Area of Skin Ageing
Hands often show early signs of ageing and damage. Dermatologist Dr. David Kim reveals a special routine for hand rejuvenation. This method...
26 Jan, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Scientist and poet embed poem in DNA of near-immortal bacteria, creating a living artwork that could last billions of yearsPoem embedded bacteria dna artwork could last billions of years: Christian Bök and Lydia Contreras have encoded poetry within the DNA of De...
19 Dec, 2025, 11.16 AM IST
Your body might be crying for help after night shifts: Here’s what scientists suggest to fix itA study highlights that melatonin supplements may assist night shift workers in repairing DNA damage, potentially reducing cancer risk. Res...
25 Feb, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
Game-changing Cancer-killing molecule unveiled by scientists; targets tumors, spares healthy cellsIn a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the City of Hope, a leading cancer research institute in the US, have developed a game-changin...
04 Aug, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
Research identifies overactive gene as reason for premature ageing in Down's SyndromeOveractivity of a gene called DYRK1A on chromosome 21 leads to accelerated ageing, in people with Down's Syndrome, according to a study by ...
17 Jul, 2023, 10.14 AM IST
Children born to elderly fathers are more likely to inherit diseasesOlder fathers pass on more mutations to their offspring in comparison to mothers.
14 Jan, 2023, 04.24 PM IST
How COVID damages heart found, may lead to new treatmentsResearchers have discovered how COVID-19 infection damages the heart tissue, paving the way for better treatments for the condition. The st...
03 Oct, 2022, 02.04 PM IST
Watch your alcohol consumption; it can damage DNA, increase cancer riskAlcohol exposure may lead to permanent genetic damage, according to a study.
04 Jan, 2018, 11.51 AM IST
Chemicals found in shampoo, alcohol can increase cancer riskAldehydes are a class of chemicals made in our own bodies in small quantities but increasingly found everywhere in our environment.
05 Jun, 2017, 01.28 PM IST
This is how a clutch of scientists around the country are working to decode cancerThe experimental canvas is vast — from fleshing out new therapeutic targets to identifying potential candidates for cancer drugs to improve...
14 May, 2017, 06.40 AM IST
Are you a man with grey hair? Experts are warning you could face increased risk of heart diseaseResearchers say grey hair indicates an older biological age and therefore an increased risk.
09 Apr, 2017, 01.50 PM IST
- 'Combo therapy against ovarian, breast cancer can overcome drug resistance'
Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Bolstering the knowhow behind targeted cancer treatment, Indian scientists have offered a new rationale for combinat...
26 Sep, 2016, 10.20 AM IST
How X-ray damages DNA, causes cancer decodedThis discovery may enable doctors to identify which tumours have been caused by radiation, and investigate if they should be treated differ...
12 Sep, 2016, 05.46 PM IST
Australian scientists identify way to target neuroblastoma cancerAustralian scientists have identified a critical molecular 'feedback loop' that helps initiate and drive neuroblastoma.
05 Nov, 2015, 11.45 AM IST