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Liver-produced starvation hormone stunts growth of mice

Washington, June 27: Scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that chronically high levels of a liver-produced starvation hormone, known as FGF21, significa

Here’s how snails walk on water’s surface

London, June 27: US researchers say that they have figured out how some snails crawl upside down at the water’s surface, which they cannot actually grip.

Scientists develop portable device to zap away migraine pain

Washington, June 27: Researchers at the Ohio State University Medical Center have designed a novel electronic device that effectively ‘zaps’ away migraine pain before it starts.

5,000-yr-old human skull found at Isle of Man airport

London, June 27: A prehistoric human skull, dating back to 5,000 years has been found, together with remains relating to a Neolithic house, during works on a runway extension project at the Isle of

Bat’s vocal sonar also helps it form spatial memory

Washington, June 27: A researcher at the University of Maryland, College Park, says that studying the vocal sonar of bats may help gain significantly deeper understanding of mechanisms in the human

Scientists move a step closer to realising quantum computers

London, June 27: Electrical and computer engineers in the US have created a hybrid molecule in which its quantum state can be intentionally manipulated, something that is considered to be a very ne

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