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70-Year Old Chinese diagnosed with HIV/AIDS

70-Year Old Chinese diagnosed with HIV/AIDS

An old widower from central Chinese city of Wuhan was diagnosed with AIDS virus. The old widower admitted that in his late 70’s, after his wife died, he hired prostitutes for sexual pleasure. Doctors believed that the widower from China acquired the HIV virus through unprotected sexual contact with prostitutes. Study shows that the HIV […]

“Liquorice, the Wonder Herb” Awarded 2012 Medicinal Plant of the Year

“Liquorice, the Wonder Herb” Awarded 2012 Medicinal Plant of the Year

After a thorough and vivid selection from a panel of judges from the University of Wurzburg, WWF Germany and Traffic, Liquorice was selected as the “Medicinal plant of the year 2012” because of its  supreme significant contribution to man. Liquorice is a woody shrub that grows up to a metre tall and a member of […]

H5N1 Virus Can Kill Half Of The Human Population

H5N1 Virus may Possibly Eradicate Massive Human Population

Ron Fouchier in his latest research at Erasmus Medical Centre experimented on the evolution of avian flu virus and developed it to become even more virulent, now known as the H5N1. Fouchier admitted that the engineered virus is probably the most dangerous virus and can kill half of the human population. Fouchier introduced his work […]

Texas Coral Snake’s Venom Proven Effective for Pain Medicines

Texas Coral Snake’s Venom Proven Effective for Pain Medicines

Recent study of researchers have proved that Texas coral snake’s vicious venom have two chemical that stimulate ion channels and responds to acid levels. As researchers continue to focus on the study of Texas Coral snake venom, they aim to search new lead and new insights into pain perception and targets for pain management. Researchers […]

Experiments Prove Stem Cells can treat Neurological Ailments

Experiments Prove Stem Cells can treat Neurological Ailments

Latest discovery of experts revealed that neurons derived from human embryonic stem cells have the ability to send and receive nerve impulses when placed into the mouse brain. Evidence proves that these neurons from human embryonic stem cells, also known as the hESC-derived neurons, could treat various neurological disorders like stroke, epilepsy and even Parkinson’s […]

Tockay Gecko Claimed to Cure HIV, Illegal trade of heats up

Tockay Gecko Claimed to Cure HIV, Illegal trade of heats up

One factor behind the trade of Tokay Gecko is its unfounded claims that it has the ability to cure the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Tokay Gecko is a nocturnal lizard that grows up to 40 centimeters in length and acquires orange spots, blue-grey skin color and unmistakable vocalizations. These animals are in demand in worldwide […]

Natural Killer Cells Increase Risk of Miscarriage

Natural Killer Cells Increase Risk of Miscarriage

More women are experiencing miscarriages and one of the potential reasons is the acquired natural killer cells. Natural killer cells are known to be protectors against various ailments like cancer. However, they are also responsible for the inability to achieve an ongoing pregnancy. These natural killer cells search and destroy harmful cells from our bodies […]

Killer Diseases: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Killer Diseases: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria

What is Antibiotic Resistance, and how is it fatal to an individual? When a bacterium mutates and becomes invulnerable or immune to the effects of an antibiotic, Antibiotic resistance occurs. An Antibiotic is a medication prescribed to kill or slow down the growth of bacteria. It is also commonly used to fight bacterial infections. However, […]

Increasing Male Deaths Due to Prostate Cancer Linked to Use of Oral Contraceptive

Increasing Male Deaths Due to Prostate Cancer Linked to Use of Oral Contraceptive

Latest research findings state that usage of contraceptive pill is a contributing factor to the most common male cancer, the Prostate cancer. Researchers from International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the United Nations World Contraceptive Use determined the connection between prostate cancer and deaths. Findings were analyzed for every nation around the world […]

Glowing Cats Proposed for AIDS Research and Study

Glowing Cats Proposed for AIDS Research and Study

By using a virus to carry a gene called the green fluorescent protein or GFP, Eric Poeschla a U.S. researcher of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester was able to produce three genetically modified glowing cats. This genetic modification is a method simpler and more efficient compared to traditional cloning techniques. The green fluorescent protein originates […]

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