Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed novel peptide-like analogs or peptoids that have the similar antimicrobial properties as peptides but more robust. The discovery,paves the way for creation of new generation antibiotics that can defeat the so called multi-drug resistant bacteria “superbugs”. Like proteins, peptides are are chains ofRead More →

Exploring new pose for selfies? Thighbrows and duckface poses are things of the past. The new Tyrannosaurus rex (T.rex) hands pose is the latest trend, the media reported on Thursday. The selfie got its name because “if you zoom out and do it to both hands, you look kind ofRead More →

London, March 25 Children as young as seven are engaged in sexting at school, and most teachers know about the extent of social media abuse among pupils, says a report by a Britain-based teachers’ union. “Over half of teachers said they were aware of pupils using social media to sendRead More →