”Doublesex” gene determines fruit fly gender
London, Mar 22 (ANI): ”Doublesex” (dsx) gene in fruit fly, not only determines the shape and structure of the male and female body, but also moulds the architecture of their brain and nervous system, resulting in sex-specific behaviours, according to a study from the Glasgow University and Oxford.
For a long time, the courtship behaviour of [...]
Kansas Doctor, Wife Implicated in 68 Fatal Overdoses of Patients
WICHITA, Kan. — A new federal indictment implicates a Kansas doctor and his wife in nine additional patient deaths, bringing to 68 the number of fatal overdoses the government contends are linked to illegal prescription writing and a moneymaking conspiracy at their clinic.
Dr. Stephen Schneider, his wife Linda, who is a nurse, and unnamed [...]
Kansas Doctor, Wife Implicated in 68 Fatal Overdoses of Patients
WICHITA, Kan. — A new federal indictment implicates a Kansas doctor and his wife in nine additional patient deaths, bringing to 68 the number of fatal overdoses the government contends are linked to illegal prescription writing and a moneymaking conspiracy at their clinic.
Dr. Stephen Schneider, his wife Linda, who is a nurse, and unnamed [...]
Fatigue during radiotherapy ’caused by inflammation’
Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): A new study has revealed that fatigue during radiotherapy for breast or prostate cancer might be caused by inflammation.
Lead researcher Dr Julie Bower, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles has found that patients who experience fatigue during radiotherapy for might [...]
Women who watch ‘Friends’ feel worse about their body image
Washington, July 5 (ANI): ‘Friends’ has been one of the most influential and entertaining sitcoms to have ever hit the TV screens, but researchers at Ryerson University have found that the show’s slender and beautiful cast members, like Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox Arquette, make the viewers feel worse about their own appearances.
In the study, [...]
Ear noise may soon pave way for ‘theftproof’ iPods, mobiles
London, Apr 26 (ANI): iPods and mobile phones may soon become theftproof, thanks to the unique sounds made by our ears.
Southampton University researchers have discovered that they can identify individuals from the faint sounds made deep inside the human ear. And, therefore, by using this technology they’re developing security devices.
Personal music players could be fitted [...]
Climate change makes migrations longer for birds
Washington, April 15 (ANI): In a new research, a team of scientists, led by Durham University, UK, have determined that bird migrations are likely to get longer, as a result of climate change.
This is the first ever study of the potential impacts of climate change on the breeding and winter ranges of migrant birds.
The scientists [...]
Ugly moggy attracts tourist attention in US
London, Mar 5 (ANI): A cat, which was born with almost no fur, has attracted the attention of tourists, who became fascinated with his ugly looks.
The feline, named as Ugly Bat Boy, is bald all over and only has a clump of fur around his neck, and he [...]
Indicator shows climate change affecting Europe’s birds now
Washington, March 4 (ANI): In what is the world’s first indicator of the climate change impacts on wildlife at a continental scale, scientists have determined that climate change is already having a detectable impact on birds across [...]
Indicator shows climate change affecting Europe’s birds now
Washington, March 4 (ANI): In what is the world’s first indicator of the climate change impacts on wildlife at a continental scale, scientists have determined that climate change is already having a detectable impact on birds across [...]
Indicator shows climate change affecting Europe’s birds now
Washington, March 4 (ANI): In what is the world’s first indicator of the climate change impacts on wildlife at a continental scale, scientists have determined that climate change is already having a detectable impact on birds across [...]
US must minimize interruption into Pakistan affairs: US scholar
Karachi, Feb. 19(ANI): US scholar Dr. Stephen Orgend urged US President Obama administration to review US foreign policy as he termed “Drone Strikes” on Pakistan soil will not serve any good to United States’ efforts to win war on terror.
Responding to questions posed by [...]



