New babies come online before they’re even born: survey

LONDON – Rushing to the hospital to see your best friend’s newborn baby is a thing of the past, for now most people are using something far more convenient for their first glimpse of a baby- the Internet.

A new study has revealed that more than eight out of 10 babies have an online ‘life’ by …. Original source  : New babies come online before they’re even born: survey.

Animals have spiritual experiences too

WASHINGTON – Just like human beings even animals have spiritual experiences, says a prominent neurologist.

Research suggested that spiritual experiences originate deep within primitive areas of the human brain-areas shared by other animals with brain structures like our own.

“Since only humans are capable of language that can communicate the richness of spiritual experience, it is unlikely … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Animals have spiritual experiences too.

Monster galaxies’ blasts superheated early universe

WASHINGTON – New Hubble observations have suggested that monster galaxies with supermassive black hole hearts released fierce blasts that superheated the early universe.

The scorching conditions also stunted the growth of smaller dwarf galaxies, the new research has shown.

Between 11.7 to 11.3 billion years ago, ultraviolet (UV) light emitted by quasars-enormous galaxies with supermassive black holes …. Original source  : Monster galaxies’ blasts superheated early universe.

New therapy shows promising result for HER2-positive metastatic disease

WASHINGTON – Researchers have reported that a new type of breast cancer treatment has shown encouraging activity as a first-line therapy in HER2-positive metastatic disease.

Principal investigator Edith Perez, MD, Mayo Clinic in Florida, presented the results of the first ever-randomized trial of trastuzumab-DM1 (T-DM1) as a first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer.

T-DM1 is the first … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New therapy shows promising result for HER2-positive metastatic disease.

IVF breakthrough raises pregnancy chances

MELBOURNE – A groundbreaking way to measure the health of an embryo and the likelihood of a successful pregnancy through IVF treatment has been developed by the Scientists from the University of Melbourne and Repromed.

By measuring the level of glucose consumed by embryos in the first five days, the researchers can determine which are the …. Source  : IVF breakthrough raises pregnancy chances.

People who sweat to shocking images are more likely to vote

LONDON – If your heart starts pouncing and you start sweating by watching some awful pictures, then you are most likely to vote, say researchers.

A researcher has indicated that subtle physiological reactions have political consequences.

Douglas Oxley at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln discovered that political conservatives react more strongly to shocking images and … Read more >>.

‘Telehealth’ monitoring system to send body organs’ updates to your phone

LONDON – A new type of wireless body area network (BAN) has been unveiled that can keep a check on the function of vital body organs and warn the patients in case anything goes wrong, and that too via their cellphones.

Dubbed the Human++ BAN platform, the system was unveiled by Dutch research organisation IMEC, based …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Telehealth’ monitoring system to send body organs’ updates to your phone.

New therapeutic target for some breast cancers discovered

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered a new therapeutic target for some breast cancers.

A protein that pumps calcium out of cells also moonlights as a signal to get massive quantities of the stuff to flow in, according to Johns Hopkins scientists. …. Read the original article  : New therapeutic target for some breast cancers discovered.

New research holds promise for development of novel osteoporosis drug

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a group of substances in the body that play a key role in controlling bone density.

On the basis of their discovery, they have begun development of a drug for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and other bone disorders.

Osteoporosis is the …. Original article  : New research holds promise for development of novel osteoporosis drug.

ADHD in childhood linked to depression in adolescence

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at greater risk for adolescent depression and/or suicide attempts five to 13 years after diagnosis.

Sixteen to 37 percent of clinically-diagnosed adults with ADHD also suffer from major depressive disorder and/or dysthymia … Read more »»».

X-rays may increase childhood leukemia risk

WASHINGTON – A new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health has revealed that diagnostic X-rays may increase the risk of developing childhood leukemia.

Specifically, the researchers found that children with acute …. Source  : X-rays may increase childhood leukemia risk.

Experimental vaccine against Alzheimer’s disease created

WASHINGTON – Researchers have successfully created an experimental vaccine against the small protein that forms plaques in the brain and is believed to contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Compared with similar so-called DNA vaccines that the UT Southwestern researchers tested in an animal study, new study states experimental vaccine stimulated more than 10 times … Read more >>.

Mobile phone giants accused of burying warnings in small print

LONDON – Mobile phone giants have been accused of keeping the warnings about the health risks of using their handsets undercover-by keeping them buried deep inside the manual.

A warning that Apple’s popular iPhone should be kept at least 15mm away from the body is buried deep inside the handbook.

BlackBerry goes even further, saying customers should … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mobile phone giants accused of burying warnings in small print.

Robotic swan dancing to the remix of 133-year-old opera debuts

LONDON – More that a century old opera Swan Lake has entered the age of robotics-a robotic swan that dances to a remix of Tchaikovsky’s classic has been created.

A theatre director, a choreographer and a computer scientist put their heads together to create the robot and the dancing creature has fascinated and moved test audiences.

Computer …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Critics raise concern about direct-to-consumer genetic tests

WASHINGTON – Critics have raised concern about the safety risks of Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests available from retailers and the Internet, which let people learn about their genomes without going to a doctor.

These test raise the question of who is responsible for oversight and regulation of these DTC tests.

Even critics worry about safety risks … Original article on : Critics raise concern about direct-to-consumer genetic tests.

Evidence of unusual drug-resistant breast tumours found

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found how gene expression that contributes to drug resistance is ramped up in unusual types of breast tumours.

The findings by the researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine may offer new therapy targets.

Approximately 70 percent of breast cancers express the estrogen receptor. These “ER-positive” tumors usually respond …. Read the original article  : Evidence of unusual drug-resistant breast tumours found.

Scientists trick bacteria to incorporate foreign small molecules into cell wall

WASHINGTON – Researchers at Yale University have artificially created the cell wall of the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, tricking it into incorporating foreign small molecules and embedding them within the cell wall.

The finding represents the first time scientists have engineered the cell wall of a pathogenic “Gram-positive” bacteria-organisms responsible not only for Staph infections but also … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Scientists trick bacteria to incorporate foreign small molecules into cell wall.

New discovery could change how the body receives medicine

WASHINGTON – Queen’s University scientists have found how molecules in glass or plastic are able to move when exposed to light from a laser.

The findings could one day be used to facilitate medicinal drug distribution by allowing doctors to control the time and rate at which drugs are delivered into the body.

The drugs, in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New discovery could change how the body receives medicine.

Sunny day in Delhi

NEW DELHI – There was a slight nip in the air Saturday morning, but the weatherman said Delhi would see a sunny day ahead with a breeze keeping the city cool.

“The day will be sunny and a breeze has been blowing, keeping the day cool. But humidity will be high, which may cause some …. Read the original article  : Sunny day in Delhi.

‘Go green’ with male herbal contraceptives

JAIPUR – Men could soon be popping contraceptive pills made of plants if the results of experiments carried out at Rajasthan University are anything to go by.

The zoology department of the university has been experimenting on rats for the last five years and the results have been encouraging.
“We want to develop a safe, …. Read the original article  : ‘Go green’ with male herbal contraceptives.