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Scientists are developing magnetically guided microscopic projectiles that can be injected into patients’ blood to attack breast, prostate and other tumors, according to The Guardian. The project – led by researchers at Sheffield University – builds on progress in two key medical fields. The first involves viruses that specifically attack…

Without new antibiotics, the world is on track to re-enter the medical dark ages by 2050, when a simple cut could kill 10 million people a year. So why are they so hard to find?

Infection different from usual diarrhoeal disorders

Scientists at Sheffield University have found a novel way of guiding anti-tumour viruses to their target

KOCHI: Nearly 52 years after the first sewage treatment plant (STP) was set up for public purpose in Ernakulam, another plant with the same purpose is set to start functioning in the district with the trial starting next week.

Crackdown on eateries continues in State

Turns out we’re not so different from dogs.

How long should you spend brushing? Will whitening damage your teeth? And what toothpaste should I use? As patients struggle to get checkups, here’s everything you need to know about oral hygiene

Blue-green algae, which is toxic to pets, is a bacteria that multiplies during warm weather.