Tagged : study
'Doublesex' gene determines fruit fly gender
'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 U.......
Published : Monday 22 Mar 2010 11:37 | Read More
'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 U.......
Published : Monday 22 Mar 2010 11:37 | Read More
Infertile men at higher prostate cancer risk
Infertility increases a man's risk of prostate cancer, a new research has found. The study showed that infertile men have an increased risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer, which is more likely to grow and spread quickly. The study's result.......
Published : Monday 22 Mar 2010 10:39 | Read More
Infertility increases a man's risk of prostate cancer, a new research has found. The study showed that infertile men have an increased risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer, which is more likely to grow and spread quickly. The study's result.......
Published : Monday 22 Mar 2010 10:39 | Read More
Working in open plan offices may be bad for health
A new study has shown that excessive noise and lack of privacy, as well as constant distraction in open plan offices can increase the stress levels of workers........
Published : Monday 22 Mar 2010 2:41 | Read More
A new study has shown that excessive noise and lack of privacy, as well as constant distraction in open plan offices can increase the stress levels of workers........
Published : Monday 22 Mar 2010 2:41 | Read More
Tweenage girls find sexy images gross
Contrary to the popular belief that girls are passively soaking up sexualised messages in the media in a way that distorts their views on sexuality, a new study has shown that tweenage girls (those aged 11 to 13) are making informed decisions about sexual.......
Published : Sunday 21 Mar 2010 13:57 | Read More
Contrary to the popular belief that girls are passively soaking up sexualised messages in the media in a way that distorts their views on sexuality, a new study has shown that tweenage girls (those aged 11 to 13) are making informed decisions about sexual.......
Published : Sunday 21 Mar 2010 13:57 | Read More
Simple lifestyle changes can help you live long
Forget crash diets and obsessive calorie counting. A new study shows that it takes only slight changes to your eating habits to improve your long term health........
Published : Sunday 21 Mar 2010 2:30 | Read More
Forget crash diets and obsessive calorie counting. A new study shows that it takes only slight changes to your eating habits to improve your long term health........
Published : Sunday 21 Mar 2010 2:30 | Read More
Brits voted worst dressed in Europe
England has been voted the worst dressed nation in Europe, says a survey. Conducted by shopping website Ciao, a whopping 44 per cent in the study said Brits were the worst dressed behind the likes of the Swedes and Dutch, reports The Sun. And the .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 15:44 | Read More
England has been voted the worst dressed nation in Europe, says a survey. Conducted by shopping website Ciao, a whopping 44 per cent in the study said Brits were the worst dressed behind the likes of the Swedes and Dutch, reports The Sun. And the .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 15:44 | Read More
Married people twice as likely to become fat than their single counterparts
Wondering what wedding present to buy for your friend' Well, a gym membership might be a good idea. A new study has claimed that people who are married are twice as likely to become obese than their single counterparts. And Greek boffins put the blame.......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 15:55 | Read More
Wondering what wedding present to buy for your friend' Well, a gym membership might be a good idea. A new study has claimed that people who are married are twice as likely to become obese than their single counterparts. And Greek boffins put the blame.......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 15:55 | Read More
Twitter, Facebook addicts stop sexing, eating to start texting!
A new study has found that rabid Internet users update their Facebook or Twitter while they are at dinner, in the middle of having sex, and even after they have gone to bed for the night. A survey of 1,000 Internet users, conducted by consumer electro.......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 13:32 | Read More
A new study has found that rabid Internet users update their Facebook or Twitter while they are at dinner, in the middle of having sex, and even after they have gone to bed for the night. A survey of 1,000 Internet users, conducted by consumer electro.......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 13:32 | Read More
Cough medicine ingredient noscapine may help fight prostate cancer
Cough medicine ingredient noscapine could be used as a prophylactic treatment for prostate cancer, according to a new study. The study shows that noscapine inhibited tumor growth in mice and also limited the spread of tumors without causing any side e.......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 12:33 | Read More
Cough medicine ingredient noscapine could be used as a prophylactic treatment for prostate cancer, according to a new study. The study shows that noscapine inhibited tumor growth in mice and also limited the spread of tumors without causing any side e.......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 12:33 | Read More
Pesticide chlorpyrifos associated with childhood developmental delays
Exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with early childhood developmental delays, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Findings of the study, "Chlorpyrifos Exposure and Urban .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 12:05 | Read More
Exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with early childhood developmental delays, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Findings of the study, "Chlorpyrifos Exposure and Urban .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 12:05 | Read More
Meghalaya lawmakers gave fake bills for foreign jaunt: report
A one-day study tour to London was converted to a 10-day jaunt to European countries in 2006 by some Meghalaya legislators who produced 'fake and inflated' bills for the trip that eventually cost the government Rs.1.67 crore, a report said Friday........
Published : Friday 19 Mar 2010 21:47 | Read More
A one-day study tour to London was converted to a 10-day jaunt to European countries in 2006 by some Meghalaya legislators who produced 'fake and inflated' bills for the trip that eventually cost the government Rs.1.67 crore, a report said Friday........
Published : Friday 19 Mar 2010 21:47 | Read More
Home Ministry drops plan to setup police university
The Union Home Ministry on Friday dropped a proposal to set up the National Police University in view of the inherent merits in opening study centers and chairs in the existing universities. The Union Cabinet, which met here under the chairmanship of Pr.......
Published : Friday 19 Mar 2010 15:18 | Read More
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The Union Home Ministry on Friday dropped a proposal to set up the National Police University in view of the inherent merits in opening study centers and chairs in the existing universities. The Union Cabinet, which met here under the chairmanship of Pr.......
Published : Friday 19 Mar 2010 15:18 | Read More