Research & Development

Lübeck, Germany, November 16: A glimmer of hope for people whose hair has turned white due to illness or anxiety. Researchers from Manchester University and Lubeck University in Germany have found a way to restore the color by using a molecule that stimulates the pigment responsible for hair color. The technique, however does not undo the natural progression of graying.

London, November 10: In a remarkable fertility breakthrough, researchers at the Oxford University claim to have developed a new technique which helps pick out the healthiest embryos for use in an IVF, thus doubling the treatment's success rate.

California, United States, November 6: A daily dose of vitamin B3 may cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's, a degenerating neurological disorder, results of rodent study embarked in United States concluded.

United States, November 3: All set to make a grand entry in the ‘foods-for-the-healthy-heart’ category, the first genetically modified (GM) soya bean has successfully passed in first phase of trials, the research at the University of South Dakota confirmed.

London, October 26: British scientists have managed to develop a ground-breaking universal test that would provide the impetus to prevent any genetic disease in unborn children. Soon-to-be parents will be able to detect any known genetic disease with the help of this test.

Denmark, October 23: In a bid to combat the growing obesity epidemic, researchers at the University of Copenhagen are testing an experimental drug, Tesofensine, that can roughly double the weight loss as compared to other anti-obesity treatments currently being marketed.

Washington, United States, October 16: A report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday has reported that the national infant mortality rate continued to worsen, dropping to 29th in the world in 2004, the latest year that data are available from all countries, from 27th in 2000 and 23rd in 1990.

Washington, September 30: Joint pain is widely known as one of the prime symptoms of arthritis. But a new study has revealed that pain is more than a symptom of osteoarthritis, saying that it is a cause of the condition.

Ayurvedic medicines, a form of traditional medicine and health philosophy that relies mainly on herbal products, contain unacceptable levels of toxic metals, researchers warn in a report released Tuesday.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of radiationdefine treatment for spinach and lettuce. They are of the view that this technique helps to control harmful bacteria and other pathogens.