This is crucial juncture for space missions: Shubhanshu Shukla as he preps for second space voyageShubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut on the International Space Station, is training for the Gaganyaan mission. He draws on his IAF t...
31 May, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
What is ALS? 90 Day Fiancé star Jenny Slatten reveals emotional diagnosis update with husband Sumit SinghJenny Slatten, known for 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Jenny s...
19 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Poor-quality eggs sold online? FSSAI seeks explanation from Blinkit amid customer complaints; know safe storage tips and health benefits of consuming eggsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has summoned quick-commerce platform Blinkit to explain consumer complaints regarding the sale of poor-quali...
17 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
One organ in our body rarely developes cancer. Doctor explains why: ‘The organ that works nonstop for your entire life…’While cancer is common in many organs, the heart rarely develops it. This is because heart muscle cells largely stop dividing after birth, ...
14 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Are millions aging faster because of hidden vitamin B12 deficiency? New Cornell University research links low B12 to muscle weakness and metabolic declineVitamin B12 and healthy aging are now linked by striking new evidence from Cornell University. A landmark study published in the Journal of...
08 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
500 Years Later, Scientists Solve Leonardo da Vinci’s Human Heart MysteryFive centuries ago, Leonardo da Vinci sketched intricate heart structures. Now, modern science confirms these trabeculae are not remnants b...
08 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt – Part 55: This old-economy giant helped power India’s past. Its big test lies aheadSome companies face disruption at the level of products. Others face it at the level of technology. That is what makes this story more comp...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
35-year-old man paralysed after eating rasgullas? Hyderabad neurologist explains what happenedA man suffered sudden paralysis in his limbs after eating rasgullas. This rare condition, hypokalemic periodic paralysis, was triggered by ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
She is healthy, walks 5 km daily but has a strange symptom while washing face. Could be a case of common vitamin deficiency, explains top doctorA woman's normal daytime walks hid a neurological clue. She lost balance in low light, revealing a sensory ataxia. This condition, often ca...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Can exercise help in Parkinson’s disease? Top doctor shares what really matters in treatment. 'Start early, stay consistent'When it comes to Parkinson's disease, exercise is essential, but Dr. Sudhir Kumar points out that it's not all about leisurely walks. It's ...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
What is Motor Neurone Disease? The rare condition Michael Patrick, Game of Thrones actor, battled before his death at 35Michael Patrick of Game of Thrones dies: Irish actor and writer Michael Patrick has died at age 35. He passed away in hospice care after a ...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Scientist uncover new potential drug to treat heart diseaseThe scientists looked at the building blocks needed to enable the unhealthy response.
30 Nov, 2022, 10.44 AM IST
- US study finds cellular antennae key to fat formation
San Francisco, July 14 (IANS) Scientists at the University of California-San Francisco have shown that cellular antennae called cilia, foun...
14 Jul, 2017, 01.27 PM IST
New 'living diode' may power gen-next biorobotsBioengineers from University of Notre Dame in the US created the muscle-based circuitry through a novel, self-forming, micro patterning app...
15 Feb, 2017, 01.23 PM IST
Micro 3D heart muscle created from stem cellsAlthough there are existing techniques to make 3D tissues from heart cells, the new method dramatically reduces the number of cells needed,...
21 Apr, 2016, 01.45 PM IST
Turbo-charging hormone can repair 'broken' heartThe animal study found it was possible to regenerate muscle cell numbers in the heart by up to 45 per cent, by 'turbo-charging' a hormone t...
07 Apr, 2015, 06.10 PM IST