Aloe vera helps cure kala azar
known for its cosmetic applications, aloe vera, the wonder plant, has now been found to possess ingredients that can cure kala-azar and some other forms of leishmaniasis. Ghrita Kumari, as the
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Protein against peach potato aphid discovered
peach potato aphids mean nightmares for farmers. The pests affects hundreds of economically important plants including rice, mustard, potato and tobacco. A research team from Kolkata has identified a
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Arsenic more toxic for specific gene variation
people with a specific variation in a gene who are exposed to arsenic have greater risk of getting skin lesions and hyperkeratosis, a precursor to skin cancer, say researchers from Kolkata. The gene,
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Protein from buffalo blood has answer to infertility
a protein isolated from buffalo blood induces forward motility of goat sperm, an essential quality that makes fertilisation possible in animals and humans, claims a research team from the Indian
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Chemical in curry leaves can cure prostate cancer
curry leaves do not just satiate taste buds. Scientists have discovered a new aspect to the leaves; the possibility of curing prostate cancer. Researchers from Santiniketan-based Visva-Bharati
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Machine to capture live pictures of atomic motions
it may now be possible to capture live pictures of atomic motions in a chemical reaction or marvel at a snapshot of early universe. An international research team is building two huge machines
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Cloves can cure cancer Study
cloves, a commonly used spice, could do much more than flavour your food
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Cord blood: Affordable cure for malaria related anaemia patients
Cord blood helps malaria related anaemia patients
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Hunter gatherers of Great Nicobar yield evolutionary clues
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Fluoride for a meal
Bacteria to help tackle fluorosis