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Indian-origin researcher working to beat ‘superbugs’
MOUNTAINVIEW, CA (TIP): Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed novel peptide-like analogs or peptoids that have the similar antimicrobial properties as peptides but more robust. The discovery, paves the way for creation of new […]
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US faces major Zika virus outbreak risk in summer: Study
NEW YORK (TIP): The conditions in a number of US cities will become favourable for a possible Zika virus outbreak during peak summner, warns a new research. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is spreading the […]
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New Research led by an Indian-Origin scientist suggests Bubbles are key to cleaning teeth
The formation of tiny bubbles around the head of ultrasonic scalers, used by dentists to remove built-up plaque, is key to the cleaning process, researchers including an Indian-origin scientist have revealed. The bubble formation, or […]
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Indian American Researcher Creates Robot to Reduce Drug Experiments
NEW YORK — Researchers, including an Indian American scientist, from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have created the first robotically driven experimentation system to determine the effects of a large number of drugs on many proteins, reducing the […]
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Keep your brain active to stay away from Alzheimer’s reveals study by Indian American Researcher Dr. Prashanthi Vemuri
Taking part in mentally stimulating activities such as reading books and magazines, playing games and using computers in the middle age may delay symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, says a study by an Indian-origin researcher. ‘The […]
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Indian American led research introduces ‘pause button’ for boiling
Feb 24: In a first of its kind research, an Indian American led team at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse University have essentially hit the pause button on boiling. Using a focused […]
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Indian American researchers part of team to achieve passive Wi-Fi at 10,000 times less power
In an effort to curb battery drainage as you use Wi-Fi to play games or watch movies, a team of engineers including Indian-origin researchers has demonstrated that it is possible to generate Wi-Fi transmissions using […]
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Six Indian American Scientists to be honored by Barack Obama
WASHINGTON: Six Indian-Americans are among a talented group of 106 scientists and engineers who will be honoured by US President Barack Obama with a prestigious award, the highest US government prize for young independent researchers. The […]
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Scientists, including an Indian American have developed a computer model to predict right-size heart valves
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have developed computer simulations to determine if a pulmonary valve will fit an individual’s heart, even before the surgery takes place. Children born with a certain congenital heart defect often […]
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Now, sunscreen that gives you instant Vitamin D
US researchers have found a new sunscreen that guarantees no loss of vitamin D, rather allows the body to produce the essential vitamin, a deficiency or insufficiency of which causes major health problems in both adults […]
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Scientists replicate folding human brain in 3D in lab
Researchers at the Harvard University including an Indian-origin scientist have replicated a folding human brain in 3D, revealing for the first time a simple mechanical framework for how it folds. Understanding how the brain folds could […]
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Death row inmates’ final words are more positive than negative: Psychologists
WASHINGTON (TIP): Inmates on death row facing imminent execution use more positive than negative words in their final statements, according to new research. In a new paper, Frontiers in Psychology, researchers Dr Sarah Hirschmuller and […]
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Barack Obama To Present National Medal Of Science To Indian American Dr Rakesh K Jain
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama would present the prestigious National Medal of Science to an Indian-American scientist on January 22 for his outstanding contribution to science. Dr Rakesh K Jain is among 17 scientists, engineers, mathematicians […]
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Saline Water Cleans Wounds Better Than Soap: Indo-Canadian Researcher
NEW YORK: Although using soap and water has remained the standard practice of wound cleaning before surgery, this method is actually less effective than just using saline water, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin. The findings […]
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Indian-Origin Researchers Developing Portable Sensor Capable of Detecting Severity of Eye Injuries
WASHINGTON (TIP): Researchers, including those of Indian-origin, are developing a portable sensor that can quickly and inexpensively determine whether an eye injury is mild or severe. The device called OcuCheck measures levels of vitamin C […]
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Indian-American Elected Vice-President of International Association for Dental Research
WASHINGTON (TIP): An Indian-American doctor and professor of dental sciences has been elected vice-president of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). Rena N D’Souza, an internationally regarded researcher and highly honored dental educator is an alumni […]
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Indian American Researchers to Discover New Phase of Solid Carbon
WASHINGTON(TIP): Indian-origin researchers in US have discovered a new phase of solid carbon which is harder than diamond and can be used to make diamond-related structures at room temperature. Graphite is one of the solid […]
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Probe Reveals Former Duke Professor Anil Potti Engaged in Research Misconduct
Indian American Dr. Anil Potti, the former Duke University researcher whose work once offered hope for cancer patients, engaged in research misconduct involving atleast six grants after concluding its review of the case, said The […]
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