Scientists from the Peninsula Medical School in Exeter and the University of Oxford, who conducted the study, say that people with two copies of the FTO gene variant have a 70 per cent higher risk of being obese than those without it.
'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.'
Trials on genetically modified food or non-food crops would be carried out only after the settlement of a case pending before the Supreme Court, a senior official with the department of biotechnology said on Tuesday.
Its increasing use opens a Pandora's Box of privacy issues and is unfairly skewed toward certain groups.
Thanks to Bt, India's cotton fields are not suicide fields any more. The genetically modified seed has come as a godsend for farmers in several cotton-growing states with many of them reaping in rich dividends from Bt Cotton cultivation.
Lifestyle habits like excessive alcohol consumption and smoking can result in weak bones.
By teaching professional photography to the differently-abled, KnowDisability is helping them take charge of their lives.
In an effort to keep tabs on the sale, quality and distribution of genetically modified (GM) seeds in the state, the Andhra Pradesh government is mulling to come out with a 'GM Seeds Act'.
Increased use of genetically modified (GM) seeds is all set to boost the cotton output in India by almost 7 per cent in the year starting October.
The model took to Instagram to reveal shocking facts about her condition.
India's cotton production in 2007-08 is set to go up thanks to the rising use of genetically modified seeds of the crop.
The Supreme Court lifted an eight-month ban on field trials of genetically-modified food crops on May 8 subject to certain well-meaning provisos.
Knowledge of technical skills, creativity, social and emotional intelligence is what recruiters are looking for.
'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'
Mukesh Ambani-promoted biotech venture Reliance Life Sciences is close to acquiring a US company for nearly $1 billion (Rs 4,500 crore).
'We have to ascertain whether they are prepared to live the life they chose after surgery.'
'Lord Ram's history has reached Indonesia, but not Owaisi's home.'
The Institute of Clinical Research invites applications for its one-year, part-time Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Research.
'Every disease has traits and we have found out that actually 99 per cent of people who have got COVID-19, should recover.'
A common antibacterial substance found in toothpaste may combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis, or CF, when combined with an already FDA-approved drug.
One Chinese lie has been finally nailed this time by a team of Indian scientists who provide irrefutable evidence that rice did originate in India, a fact contested by China.
'There are fossils to indicate that there has been a gradual evolution of various body parts leading to very complex organisms like vertebrates, apes and humans.'
'We hope that people are aware that even after the lockdown, we will have to follow a lot of things that we were following during the lockdown.' 'Don't get out for non-essential things.' 'Don't gather together for parties, religious events or at religious places.' 'Ensure social distancing at work and otherwise.' 'You know, in India, it is not uncommon for people with a cough and a cold to go to work.' 'We really want people to understand that if you have a cough, cold, fever, just stay at home.' 'Don't get back to work or don't get back to school.'
The clinic all existing government guidelines were being followed in the use of stem cell therapy.
It isn't one disease. It can attack different organs and there are very significant differences in the treatment modes for each.
The results confirm the existence of some of the newly identified genes.
You must watch The Sky is Pink just for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma.
In January, Gopalakrishnan had donated Rs 225 crore (Rs 2.25 billion) to set up a brain research centre in a joint effort between IISc and a trust formed by him and his wife.
The eight-hour surgery was done using special equipment that helped reduce blood loss. However, precise dissection and meticulous operative technique were the most important part of the entire procedure.
Monsanto has taken the government to court over the royalty.
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