Study finds macrophages talk to sensory nerves to elicit chronic pain caused by nerve damage

Facilities where 19 died had not been inspected or approved

Un estudio hace que los científicos se replanteen cómo se desarrollan las infecciones bacterianas

Growing this cousin of marijuana could help boost local farm economies

Study finds macrophages talk to sensory nerves to elicit chronic pain caused by nerve damage

An antibody called BAN2401 cleared amyloid-β proteins and slowed cognitive decline in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease

Japanese firms are the major players in synthetic suede used in high-end vehicle seats

Scientists estimate that thawing ground could be a major source of the greenhouse gas

Isotope labeling and spectroscopy allow scientists to watch how soil microbes break down a mulch product used in agriculture

A growing group of researchers believes photoprotective compounds from algae and other organisms could soothe consumers’ concerns

States sued over fears of untraceable plastic guns

Scientists estimate that thawing ground could be a major source of the greenhouse gas

Isotope labeling and spectroscopy allow scientists to watch how soil microbes break down a mulch product used in agriculture

The BSE and the National Stock Exchange have launched Rupee-Dollar futures and options contracts on their international exchange platforms based at th

A large number of officials and support staff, who are directly associated with the Budget making and printing process, are now required to stay in the ministry and remain cut off from their families till the presentation of the Budget in the Lok Sabha.

'Will the Hyundai Venue be the next urban SUV to take the Indian market by storm? Possibly.'The only chink in the armour -- a minor one though -- is that the Venue, while spruced up for its weight class, doesn't look breathtakingly different from the other players in this crowded category,' says Pavan Lall.

The only reason why the Marazzo interests you is because your budget doesn't afford you the better MPV, the Toyota Innova and that's where Mahindra has played the masterstroke, the price, it fits right between the Ertiga and Innova and if you want an MPV in this price bracket, the Marazzo is just unbeatable.

When mounted on a vehicle, the scooter is charged automatically using electricity produced while driving, ensuring that the user can complete their journey seamlessly, using the e-scooter to reach their final destination after parking the vehicle.

The Body Shop has a compelling ethical message behind the branding of its products, and its new piece of communication in India -- the first ever television commercial shot in any country -- takes that strategy forward, reports T E Narasimhan.

The MG ZS EV, to be unveiled next month, will go head to head with Hyundai Kona, launched in July this year as the country's first fully electric SUV.

The main USP of the Volkswagen Ameo lies under the hood and that's the 1.5-litre diesel engine, which comes with a 7-speed DSG.The Volkswagen Ameo, however, is likely to be discontinued soon because it won't be upgraded to meet the new BS6 norms and the sales volumes also don't justify keeping the car on the assembly line, which is why Volkswagen updated the Polo and Vento recently but gave the Ameo a miss.

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