JULY, 2007
HIV infection theory confronted
But really this does not appear to happen. It takes years for the process. This shows that there is some thing wrong with the presently accepted theory. The findings of the research team have been published in the research journal PLoS Medicine.
Focus
NASA’s mission to unlash the evolution of solar system
"[Ceres and Vesta] are revealing information that was frozen into their ancient surfaces. By looking at the surface and how it was modified by the bombardment of meteoroids, we will get an idea of what the early conditions of Ceres and Vesta were and how they changed. So Dawn is a history trip too. We're going back in time to the early Solar System."
Super Food…. Is there any thing super?
Food Standards Agency made it lucid that, “The use of general terms on food, such as ‘healthy for you’ or ‘superfood’, implies a health benefit. However, these terms do not communicate why the food is healthy or a super food. So, the regulation requires they are backed up by a relevant and authorized health claim. This way the consumer knows why this food is healthy."
‘An anthology of brutal deeds’ by CIA
The Analyst Magazine has learned from authentic sources that the document may comprise of assassination plots of foreign leaders (including Cuba's Fidel Castro), opening of letters ‘to and from’ Russia and that ‘from and to’ China, wiretapping and close watch of journalists and human experiments.
Zelda - Game No 1
“Crackdown hasn't been around long but has proved itself to be a very good game. It will be interesting to see people's reaction to that. If we did this poll in five year's time, I would hope to see more PS3 and Xbox 360 games in the list. But I don't think anyone would argue we have seen that many classics in this new generation.”
Science Vs Ethics in Reproductive Ethics
"The doctors at the research centre called this as called the donation an act of motherly love. But this act arouses lot of ethical issues. If her daughter uses this ovarian egg in future, she will have her son or daughter who will be her half sibling.
Take this pill; and be a dieter with feeling hungry!!
The pill is made from a hydrogel. So far it has been tested in 20 people, and is currently being tested in another 90 overweight people. The main issue associated with the pill is that the team has to confirm that there are no major the side effects.
Under Scan
Road towards democracy - Hong Kong
Chinese President Hu Jintao was also there in Hong Kong to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the handover from British rule to Chinese government. Mr Hu Jintao said, “One country, two systems cannot be separated from each other. The one country means that we must uphold the power vested in the central government.”
The longest river – Nile or Amazon?
The report articulates that the squad has identified a new source (starting place) for the river. The source is positioned in the south of Peru. Earlier it was deemed to be in the northern region. The new report niceties that Amazon is 6,800km (4,250 miles) long while that of Nile is 6,695km.
General
Best Cars of the Year
The survey found that Japanese cars are superior in terms of reliability and are least polluting. The decision that marques Chevrolet, Chrysler and Dodge were dropped by citing various security related issues surprised the general public.
Red signal to Indonesian airlines
Though there is no direct Indonesian airline to Europe, EU has issued this as a warning to avoid using them elsewhere in the world. The new list contains the names of all 51 carriers from Indonesia, eight from Moldova, Angolan carrier TAAG Angola Airlines, six from Bulgaria and Volare Aviation from Ukraine
“Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road”` - From Vatican
Last month saw two unusual reactions from Vatican. One is Pope’s decision to revive Vatican’s relation with the communist China and the secondly Church ‘started intervening the affairs of modern man’- by issuing ‘ten commandments’ for drivers. For our readers we are publishing the ‘ten commandments’ here
Prions may save you from Alzheimer’s disease
“Until now, the normal function of prion proteins has remained unclear, but our findings clearly identify a role for normal prion proteins in regulating the production of beta-amyloid and in doing so preventing formation of Alzheimer's plaques. Whether this function is lost as a result of the normal ageing process, or if some people are more susceptible to it than others we don't know yet."
Needle phobic? Here is Insulin in pill form
Though the Diabetes UK welcomed the research work, it mentioned that the work was released too early. The type 2 diabetes can be controlled even by dieting and taking oral medicines. So the type 1 needs more attention here.