New vaccine to protect against deadly pneumonia developed
Washington – A team of researchers has developed a new vaccine that protects against lethal pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, including drug-resistant strains like MRSA. The new vaccine by the research team, led by Patrick Schlievert, professor and chair of... read more »
Biological mechanism behind diabetes identified
Washington – Computing resources at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have helped researchers better grasp how proteins misfold to create the tissue-damaging structures that lead to type 2 diabetes. The structures, called amyloid fibrils, are also implicated... read more »
Neanderthals `had ability to speak like humans`
Washington – Researchers analyzing Neanderthal’s fossilised hyoid bone – a horseshoe-shaped structure in the neck – have suggested that the species, just like humans, had the ability to speak. This theory has been suspected ever since the 1989 discovery of a Neanderthal hyoid in the... read more »
`Iron Mike` Tyson finds accepting responsibility `biggest battle` in life
Washington – American boxing legend Mike Tyson has revealed that he is finding being responsible as the ‘biggest fight’ in his life. Long retired from the ring, the provocative pugilist, who was once idolized as the youngest heavyweight champion of the world, was swiped off his... read more »
Delhi police remove barricades outside US embassy
New Delhi – Delhi Police Tuesday removed barricades and allowed normal traffic movement outside and around the US embassy in the capital. The step was taken! on a day India sought... read more »
55 students fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar
Patna – At least 55 children fell ill Tuesday after having their mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar, officials said. The students are now out of danger. The children... read more »
Rajya Sabha passes Lokpal bill
New Delhi – The Rajya Sabha Tuesday passed the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, which provides for creation of an anti-corruption ombudsman. The most prominent of the group of anti-graft... read more »
AAP to decide government formation Dec 23
New Delhi – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Tuesday said it will take a final decision on government formation Dec 23, after seeking public opinion in the capital until the weekend. AAP... read more »
Andhra assembly to debate Telangana bill from Wednesday
Hyderabad – The debate on the bill for formation of separate Telangana state will begin in Andhra Pradesh assembly Wednesday and continue till Friday. The decision was taken at the Business... read more »
