DNA from ancient plague points to modern peril

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 11:38

"In some cases death came immediately; in others, after many days," the historian Procopius wrote as a terrifying disease scythed through Constantinople in 542 AD.

Scientists trace deadly piglet virus hitting US farms to China

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 16:21

A virus deadly to baby pigs that has roiled the US pork industry likely originated in the Anhui Province of China and may have evolved from a virus seen in bats.

Carbon nanotubes coated spider silk set to transform electric wire industry

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 21:31

A researcher has made a material by combining spider`s silk and carbon nanotubes that can be used as carbon nanotubes.

Swann may replace Tredwell in Champions Trophy clash against Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 12:32

England off-spinner Graeme Swann may reportedly be back in the squad to boost their chances while facing Sri Lanka at The Oval on Thursday after recovering from a back strain.

`Injured` Steyn in doubt for opening Champions Trophy game against India

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 13:20

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has become a doubt for the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy against India in Cardiff on Thursday, because of a side strain.

How E coli triggers urinary infections

Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 19:27

Researchers have unravelled the process by which an E coli strain triggers urinary tract infections and also induces the bladder to shed cells.

Bravo suffers hamstring strain

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 23:58

West Indian batsman Darren Bravo has suffered a hamstring strain on his left leg and was forced to retire hurt during his team`s batting against India in the third ODI here, a team official said on Monday.

YC procession causes fresh strain in TMC-Cong

Last Updated: Friday, November 18, 2011, 22:19

The strains appeared prior to the Nov 30 by-poll to the South Kolkata Lok Sabha seat, where Congress has supported TMC candidate Subrata Bakshi.

Zaheer`s injury fuels Country vs Club debate

Last Updated: Friday, July 22, 2011, 00:00

Zaheer Khan`s hamstring strain could have cataclysmic bearing on India`s chances not only in the historic first Test but also for the rest of the summer.

Haiti cholera strain came from Nepal: Swedish diplomat

Last Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 12:49

Nepal Army denies charges that its peacekeepers were responsible for cholera.

Attacks strain trust between US, Afghan forces

Last Updated: Friday, November 12, 2010, 14:22

When insurgents lobbed six grenades into a US-Afghan base in Kandahar this week, some US soldiers who took shelter in a bunker muttered darkly that it looked like an inside job.

Maoists "takeover" in Nepal to strain ties with India: Sharma

Last Updated: Monday, August 9, 2010, 22:29

Dr Hari Sharma, political and foreign affairs advisor to the President of Nepal, today said the dismantling of monarchy in Nepal and the radical upsurge have serious implications for India-Nepal ties.