Could space-grown stem cells unlock faster cancer treatments and revolutionize organ regeneration breakthroughs? NASA’s ISS experiments are revealing surprising answers about the power of microgravity medicineSpace stem cell research is rapidly changing cancer treatment and regenerative medicine worldwide. Scientists aboard the International Spac...
29 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Why Adding Salt To Water When Boiling Eggs Is A Waste Of Time According To Real Kitchen ScienceHome cooks often add salt to boiling water for eggs, a practice research suggests is largely unnecessary. While salt slightly raises water'...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Does U.S President Joe Biden have Parkinson's Disease? Here's all you need to know about the disease and how fast it progressesParkinson’s disease is a neurological degenerative condition. It can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated to reduce the effects of th...
12 Jul, 2024, 01.19 AM IST
Revolutionizing plant-based meat: Indian-origin scientist-led team pioneers palatable alternativesThe scientists created plant protein microgels, through a process called microgeletion. In the process, plant proteins - which start off as...
15 Aug, 2023, 01.01 PM IST
Fancy an espresso martini? Coffee can keep symptoms of Alzheimer's disease at bay, says studyCompounds in espresso coffee can inhibit the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to an Italian study. Tau proteins help stabilise brain...
20 Jul, 2023, 05.43 PM IST
Study finds SARS-CoV-2 protein interacts with Parkinson's protein, promotes amyloid formationIn addition to respiratory symptoms, SARS-CoV-2 caused neurological problems, such as loss of smell, headaches and "brain fog." However, wh...
18 Dec, 2021, 07.28 PM IST
Viral infections can hurt your brain, cause diseases like Alzheimer's & Parkinson'sTransmission of protein aggregates could involve direct cell-to-cell contact, the study found.
23 Oct, 2021, 06.00 PM IST
Viral infections may promote Alzheimer's like diseases: StudyThe team led by researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany noted that aggregates of misfolded proteins, which occur in so-called prio...
20 Oct, 2021, 03.49 PM IST
IIT-Hyderabad researchers make headway in potential treatment of ALSThe researchers have identified a molecule called AIM4 and the mechanism through which it could help in the treatment of the disease. ALS i...
06 Feb, 2020, 08.09 PM IST
Packard Foundation offers $875K fellowship to Indian-American biologist Ankur JainThe academician researched about how RNA aggregation contributes to neurological diseases.
20 Nov, 2019, 03.57 PM IST
Synthetic peptide can repair cognitive decline, help treat Alzheimer's earlyThese peptides can block amyloid beta aggregation at the early and most toxic stage when oligomers form.
23 Apr, 2019, 11.32 AM IST
- Brain cholesterol may increase Alzheimer's disease risk
London, May 8 (IANS) Cholesterol -- a molecule normally linked with cardiovascular diseases -- may also play an important role in the onset...
08 May, 2018, 10.02 PM IST
High blood sugar may cause Alzheimer'sDiabetes patients have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to healthy individuals.
24 Feb, 2017, 05.07 PM IST
Green tea may help patients with bone-marrow disordersA polyphenol found in green tea leaves, may be of particular benefit to patients struggling with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.
07 Feb, 2017, 05.13 PM IST
Lasers may cure Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sDue to this discovery it might, thus, be possible to remove the harmful protein without touching the surrounding tissue.
04 Nov, 2013, 03.13 PM IST
Common virus tied to Alzheimer's: StudyContracting a common virus may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.
23 Jun, 2013, 02.52 PM IST
- How red wine fights Alzheimer's disease
Red wine is not only beneficial for cardiovascular health, but can also fight Alzheimer's disease. Now, a group of scientists has explained...
22 Nov, 2008, 12.53 PM IST