A new technique of combating HIV infection has been discovered by scientists at University of California-San Francisco and the University of Toronto.

An HIV infection relies on the remnants of ancient viruses, human endogenous retroviruses (HERV) that have become part of the genome of every human cell. Nearly 8 percent of DNA in human genome consists of viral genes, which are already present from millions of years ago. When modern virus attacks a cell, the ancient genes get triggered off producing tiny proteins that move to the surface of cell after HIV infection and indicate a distinctive signal –called HERV.

Washington: Scientists have discovered a natural hormone from human urine – a xanthurenic-acid derivative, which could safely flush sodium out of human body, and could be harnessed for developing effective treatments for high blood pressure or hypertension.

Frank Schroeder, an assistant scientist at Cornell and the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research (BTI), with other researchers developed a new technique to analyze complex mixtures of small molecules, and identified the hormone from human urine. With this discovery, more developments can be made to novel medications to control sodium levels and treat hypertension.

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

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

Washington, November 10 : Researchers at Harvard and Johns Hopkins Universities have developed a novel mathematical model to map cancer progression.

Washington, Nov 10 : A daily glass of milk is not only good for kids, but as it turns out adults too, for a new study has found that its key nutrient Vitamin D has aging benefits linked to reduced