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Stress could cause a host of dermatological problems, says expert

Washington, Nov 11 : Stress can not only take a toll on a person’s physical and psychological being, it also can lead to various dermatological problems, such as acne, brittle nails or even hair lo

Computer model helps simulate photosynthesis in plants, improve their leaves

Washington, November 11 : Researchers at the University of Illinois have devised a new method to successfully simulate photosynthesis in plants, and improve their productivity of leaves and fruit w

Naturally thin women at a greater risk of Osteoporosis

Washington, Nov 11: Women who are naturally thin may want to start considering putting on weight, for a new study has found that young women who are constitutionally or severely thin, may suffer fr

Researchers come closer to pinpointing what causes cataract

Washington, November 10 : A research team in Switzerland has found that even a small change in the balance of attraction between proteins, which keeps the lens of the eye transparent, can lead to c

Indian-origin scientist leads landmark trial to test cardio-protective properties of insulin

Washington, November 10 : An Indian-origin scientist at the University at Buffalo is leading a landmark clinical trial, in which the ability of insulin to limit heart-tissue damage during a heart a

Now, a tiny ‘electronic nose’ to detect toxic hazards

Washington, November 10 : Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have engineered an electronic nose that can help detect hazards like carbon monoxide, harmful industrial solv

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