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Scientists develop 3D-printed soft silicone heart
Scientists from ETH Zurich in Switzerland have developed a 3D-printed soft silicone heart that closely resembles and functions like the human organ. It is not exact biological replica of the actual, but can help to save lives of people who ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017
Scientists discovers protein PorB that increases effectiveness of vaccines against cancer
Scientists from Boston University School of Medicine, US have discovered a protein called PorB that could help make vaccinations more effective and provide protection from diseases such as cancer. In this study, researchers had purified this protein, found on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Scientists develop solar-powered skin for prosthetic limbs
Researchers including Indian origin from University of Glasgow have developed new prototype prosthetic limbs having solar-powered skin. The solar-powered skin will give amputees with prosthetic limbs a better sense capabilities of touch, temperature and texture compared to battery powered prosthetics. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Scientists successfully test male contraceptive on monkeys
Scientists from California National Primate Research Centre, US have successfully tested a new male contraceptive ‘Vasalgel’ that blocks sperm flow on monkeys. Now it is waiting for human trials. During the animal trials, the Vasalgel contraceptive provided effective birth control ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Scientists identify evolutionary pathway of pitcher plants
According to new study was published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, scientists have identified the evolutionary pathway that led some plants to turn carnivorous. The new finding explains why pitcher plants (carnivorous plants) from different parts of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
World's smallest pacemaker unveiled in US
Scientists for the first time have successfully implanted world’s smallest pacemaker dubbed as Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) in a patient in United States. The pacemaker about size of large vitamin capsule is for patients with bradycardia, a condition characterised ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Researchers Discover Oldest Human Ancestor
Researchers have discovered microscopic sea animal Saccorhytus, the earliest known ancestor of humans along with a vast range of other species. The exquisitely well preserved fossilised traces of this 540-million-year-old creature were discovered. This balloon-like sea is the earliest known ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Scientists creates world’s first stable semi-synthetic organism
Researchers from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), US have created world’s first stable semi-synthetic organism, a single-celled bacterium with an expanded genetic code The semi-synthetic organism is the modified E.coli bacteria created by introducing DNA molecules that are not found ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
US Researchers discover the function of human appendix
Researchers from Midwestern University have identified the function of the human appendix, often viewed as a vestigial organ with little-known use. They discovered that the human appendix has evolved at least 30 times and even possibly up to a maximum ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Scientists discover mesentery, a new human organ in digestive system
Scientists from Ireland have claimed discovery of a new human organ named the mesentery that exists in the digestive system. It will be human body’s 79th organ. Mesentery connects the intestine to the abdomen. The organ was previously thought to ..