Caffeine consumption has been associated with lower risks for multiple diseases, including type II diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, but the mechanism underlying these protective effects has been unclear. The study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, a protein called p27, known mainly as an inhibitor of the cell cycle, …
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‘Artificial blubber’ to protect divers in icy water
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and George Mason University in the US developed a simple treatment that can improve the survival time for a conventional wetsuitby a factor of three. “The process works by simply placing the standard neoprene wetsuit inside a pressure tank autoclave no bigger than …
Read More »On new immigration policy, White House says it has a “duty to protect Americans”
Homeland Security Secretary, Kirstjen Nielsen said, “”DHS (Department of Homeland Security) is not separating families legitimately seeking asylum at ports of entry. If an adult enters at a port of entry and claims asylum, they will not face prosecution for illegal entry. They have not committed a crime by coming …
Read More »Blood on Congress` hand remark: Will protect leaders like Salman Khurshid, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Reacting to Salman Khurshid’s remarks, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said he would allow different voices to flourish within the organisation. At the same time, he stressed that all must present a united face when it comes to fighting forces like the RSS. This was Rahul’s first …
Read More »BR Ambedkar`s statue in UP`s Badaun caged to protect it from vandals
LUCKNOW: Amid ongoing incidents of statue defacing and vandalism, a sculpture of the Father of Indian Constitution, B R Ambedkar has been locked in an iron cage and a police personnel has been deputed for its protection in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun. Earlier this week, the Uttar Pradesh Home Department had …
Read More »Observe Ambedkar Jayanti as `Protect Constitution Day`, say Dalit leaders; ask Centre to restore SC/ST Act by August 15
NEW DELHI: On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti on Saturday, several Dalit leaders have called for 14 April to be observed as “Protect Constitution Day” across the country. Several Dalit organisations have demanded an ordinance to be immediately brought by the Centre to restore the status quo of the Scheduled …
Read More »Zinc can protect your children’s eyesight…
Children have especially high Zinc needs because they are growing rapidly. Fatigue, insufficient appetite, delayed development, poor attention spans, and increased susceptibility to infection are sometimes quite visible. Even among adults, with long working hours and chronic stress, computer vision syndrome & digital eye strain are common issues. Headache, blurred …
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