Negative Impact of Nutrients On Coastal Ecosystems

Salt Marshes along the U.S. Eastern seaboard and other highly developed coastlines have witnessed deterioration of salt marsh. The disintegration has accelerated in recent decades, with some losses caused by sea-level rise and development. As per recent studies, nutrients like ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

New Gene Therapy Method to prevent certain genetic diseases tested

Researchers have devised a method that will prevent certain genetic diseases from passing from mother to child.  The technique prevents the transfer of defective DNA from the mitochondria of the mother egg cell to child. What is the method? In ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Scientists oppose TECs recommendations of 10–year ban on field trials of GM crops

Scientists have opposed the recommendations made by the Technical Expert Committee (TEC) appointed by the Supreme Court of India which has recommended a moratorium of 10 years on all field trials of transgenic food crops and field trials of transgenics ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Resistin

Scientists discover that Resistin is main agent behind high cholesterol levels Scientists have established a link b/w a protein “Resistin” and high levels of bad cholesterol. The have found that Resistin released by fat tissue causes elevated levels of "bad" ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

New Disease detection technique with naked eyes

Scientists have developed a new ultra-sensitive sensor test which is also 10 times cheaper to detect the early stages of several cancers and viruses, including HIV, with the naked eye. What is the technique? The new visual sensor technology detects ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Persons in News: Sebastian Vettel

Vettel is Indian Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull won the Indian Grand Prix for the second consecutive year. The event was organized at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Sports Current Affairs