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New way to target druggable 'Pockets' on notorious cancer protein found; promises new treatments [details]

Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered druggable 'pockets' on the protein RAS, whose mutated form plays a crucial role in the pathology of cancer.

Jul 8, 2021

Sex/Life on Netflix: Sex and frontal nudity freaking people out, call it "soft porn" [reactions]

Netizens are reacting strongly to Netflix's new NSFW Sex/Life drama series, particularly the sexual content and nudity shown in the show.

Jul 3, 2021

Days After Questioning Rajinikanth's Visit to US, Kasturi Puts End to Controversy with her Latest Tweet

Kasturi Shankar claims on Twitter that she received clarification from Rajinikanth's side about his health.

Jun 29, 2021

Pearl V Puri opens up on 'ghastly' rape allegations: "I was, overnight, made to feel like a criminal"

Pearl V Puri, who has been accused of raping a minor girl, finally broke his silence on the rape allegations and thanked his friends, fans and well-wishers for their constant support.

Jun 28, 2021

COVID-19 may infect cells through alternate route; is it cause for concern [Explained]

According to scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine, a single mutation provides the SARS-CoV-2 virus the capacity to enter cells without the requirement of ACE2; however, no evidence of resulting evasion of COVID-19 vaccines and antibodies was found.

Jun 25, 2021

Coffee consumption is linked to lower risk of developing chronic liver disease, shows data

Researchers found that coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic liver disease and dying from it.

Jun 24, 2021

Pregnancy after menopause: IVF makes it possible but precautions must

Menopause is the time in which you are no longer able to bear children because of the change in hormones throughout the body. So what does it mean when a woman gets pregnant after menopause?

Jun 24, 2021

Scientists find how pancreatic cancer cells dodge treatment; What's next

Cancer cells can change to become resistant to therapies, making them notoriously difficult to fight and fatal. Researchers uncovered one of the backups that these cells use when exposed to cancer-killing medicines.

Jun 23, 2021

This gut bacteria could help in fighting Covid-19 infection

SARS-CoV-2 is inhibited by substances produced by commensal bacteria called Bifidobacteria in the human intestine,finds a study

Jun 21, 2021

Sensor made from "wonder material" can detect COVID-19 in under five mins; detects variants [details]

A study by scientists from the University of Illinois Chicago demonstrated the effectiveness of a new graphene-based sensor that can detect COVID-19 quickly and accurately.

Jun 20, 2021

Don't man up: Overcoming stigma of mental health, prostate cancer in men

When it comes to talking about men's health, there's more stigma attached to it than one can imagine and mental Health and prostate cancer top the list.

Jun 16, 2021

Covid advisory for children: Things to do to stay away from coronavirus infection

The deadly second wave of Covid clearly hints at the fact that coronavirus will infect people irrespective of the age group

Jun 2, 2021

WWDC 2021: How these young women are reshaping world through coding prowess

The Worldwide Developers Conference begins June 7 and will be held virtually this year. The event will be attended by millions, including 350 Swift Student Challenge winners.

Jun 2, 2021

How Do Retroviruses Become Infectious; Key Protein That Makes Viral Particles Virulent Discovered

An international team of researchers has discovered how a tiny protein particle makes a retrovirus, Rous sarcoma virus (RSV)—which is similar to HIV virus—infectious; the particle also makes HIV virulent, thereby, potentially explaining the virulence of all retroviruses.

May 30, 2021

Chinese scientists intentionally created Covid, used reverse engineering tech: study

The research team noted that the presence of a row of four amino acids in the Covid carrying virus indicates at the fact that Covid-19 is manmade