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Our ability to think and memorise information arises from our nervous systems. (Photo: Pixabay)

Our memory shifts into high gear when we think about raising children: Study

Our ability to think and memorise information arises from our nervous systems.
17 Dec 2017 4:31 PM
In the new study, Ropars and colleague Albert le Floch spotted a major difference between the arrangement of cones between the eyes of dyslexic and non-dyslexic people enrolled in an experiment. (Photo: AFP)

Scientists may have found a cause of dyslexia

In people with reading disability, cells are arranged in matching patterns in both eyes, which may confuse brain with "mirror" images.
19 Oct 2017 8:42 AM
Anna Wedell, chairman of the Nobel committee, center, and members of the committee Juleen Zierath, left, and Carlos Ibanez, announce the winners of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Medicine. (Photo: AP)

Nobel Prize for medicine goes to 3 American scientists for body rhythm work

The laureates are Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young.
02 Oct 2017 4:15 PM
Exercising on an empty stomach may help burn more body fat and fuel your metabolism. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercising on empty stomach may be better for health: study

Exercise in an empty stomach might provoke more favourable changes in adipose tissue, which could be beneficial for health in the long term
10 Apr 2017 2:10 PM
These students get stipend once they complete their first year, besides various other facilities. This fee is very nominal,” said an officer from the medical education department.

Karnataka: MD course at dirt cheap Rs 5,000 per year!

In contrast, private medical colleges charge hefty amounts for the same courses.
09 Apr 2017 5:42 AM
Representational Image. (Photo: File)

Soon, lie-detecting security kiosks at airports!

The system is currently under test at the Canadian border to check if travellers have any motive than the one disclosed.
29 Dec 2016 2:13 PM
The findings were published in the journal Health Psychology.

Stressed moms may have babies with low birth weight

Elevated maternal cortisol reduces blood flow to the foetus, which deprives the foetus of oxygen and nutrients.
27 Mar 2016 10:33 AM
It’s not just your body that needs a balanced diet and intense workouts to remain in optimum working condition; your brain needs the same too. (Photo: File photo)

The best types of exercises for the brain

There are certain types of exercises that can help in the generation of new brain cells, according to a study.
19 Feb 2016 7:44 PM
Representational Image. (Picture Courtesy: File photo)

Scientists claim that humans are wired to be lazy

The nervous system subconsciously monitors energy use even within activities like walking
11 Sep 2015 11:11 PM
Prof H. Balram, Director, IISc, with Dr Harold E. Varmus

Cancer: Expert bets on genomics

In 1989, Dr Harold E. Varmus, received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
22 Jan 2014 7:06 PM

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