Study finds potential genes linking depression to menstrual pain

New Delhi (IANS) Women suffering from depression are more likely to experience menstrual pain (also known as dysmenorrhea), finds a study on Wednesday. 

Previous research has shown women are twice as likely as men to suffer from depression…

Biologic therapies show promise for severe asthma, but barriers remain: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Biologic therapies are revolutionising severe asthma management, showcasing potential for remission, but cost and equitable access are the major barriers, according to a report on Tuesday. 

Biologic therapy, also known as immunotherapy,…

New vaccine offers high protection against malaria

New Delhi (IANS) A small clinical trial of a late-liver-stage attenuated malaria parasite vaccine has shown to be safe and effective against the disease spread by mosquitoes and claims 608,000 lives globally. 

The trial, led by researchers…

Plastonix, Vee Technologies to develop plastic waste recycling system in India

Toronto (IANS) In a bid to help India tackle plastic waste, Canada-based plastics recycling technologies company Plastonix on Monday announced a collaboration with Bengaluru and New York co-headquartered IT services company Vee Technologies. 

Centre to unveil startups under new National Quantum Mission guidelines

New Delhi (IANS) The government is set to announce startups selected for support under the newly-established guidelines as part of the National Quantum Mission, it was announced on Monday. 

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science…

India’s ban on antibiotics in animal food products to help curb AMR: Report

New Delhi (IANS) The decision by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban the use of some antibiotics in animal food products will help curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a new report. 

Scientists decode brain activity that can help treat anxiety and depression

New York (IANS) A team of scientists has uncovered newer parts of the brain, that support social interactions, and are connected to and in constant communication with the ancient amygdala region -- a discovery which can help treat psychiatric conditions…

Indo-US scientists decode mysterious sources behind fiery hot gas around Milky Way

New Delhi (IANS) An international team of scientists from India and the US have decoded the mysterious source behind fiery hot gas around the Milky Way galaxy. 

In the last few years, scientists have discovered gaseous matter pitched to be…

Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

New Delhi (IANS) Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast -- an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic…

India and Japan bolster defence ties, explore air domain cooperation

 Vientiane (Laos) (IANS) India and Japan on Friday agreed to explore new areas of cooperation in the air domain as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrapped up his productive three-day visit to Laos by holding two significant meetings with his Japanese…