A recent ongoing research by Australian researchers has offered a distinct hope to people suffering from hearing loss. Researchers led by Bryony Coleman, at the Eye and Ear Hospital, are conducting world-first research into the potential of stem cells to regrow the nerves that connect the ear to the brain. 

Researchers believe that if the present research is successful, it could help in restoring hearing to those who are totally deaf. Researchers added that this technique could also be used to improve the quality of hearing in people with cochlear implants.

Italian researchers have reported that a variation of the gene for the vitamin D receptor plays a role in the development of melanoma, a serious and life threatening form of cancer as it’s involved in cell growth and death. 

According to sources, dropout rate among girls is increasing at alarming rate. 

Gandhi Jayanthi Day or Oct 2 will see implementation of anti-smoking law in public places. The law prohibits smoking in public places. The law has been made to save people from adverse effects of second-hand smoking. Violators of the law will be fined Rs 200.

Kerala Law Reforms Commission has presented a proposal, which recommends that euthanasia or mercy killing should be made legal in the state. The proposal also suggests deletion of Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code which holds attempt to suicide as an offence. The panel was headed by retired Supreme Court judge V.R. Krishna Iyer. 

CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) at Ottawa has warned people prone to allergies due to egg, milk, and soy, to not consume certain products produced, by Baltic Bread Products of Hamilton. 

Baltic Bread bakery products with expiring dates up to and including Sept. 21 2008 are of major concern, as most of these products contain egg, milk and soy which are not displayed on the label.