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Women in ancient Greece held equal status and power as men

London, June 2 : Through DNA analysis, researchers have discovered that women in ancient Greece were major power brokers in their own right and often played key roles in running affairs of state.

Prenatal biochemical screening detects only 50pc chromosomal abnormalities

Washington, June 2 : Italian researchers suggest that women be better informed on the limitation of diagnostic tests like prenatal biochemical screening, which are widely used to look for chromosom

New Mouse model may tender great help in diabetes research

Washington, June 2 : Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have achieved a significant success in regenerating pancreatic beta cells in mice after inducing them to die.

Genetic mutation responsible for humans walking upright

Washington, June 2 : Researchers in Turkey have found that genetic mutations are responsible for humans walking upright, and not on all fours.

NASA probe returns baffling image of footprint on Mars

NASALondon, June 2: NASA’s Phoenix Mars lander, that touche

Tropical forests in Indonesia and Malaysia being axed in favour of palm oil

London, June 2: A report in New Scientist has determined that tropical forests in Indonesia and Malaysia are being axed in favour of palm oil.

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