Posted by zaheerul Hassan Scientists have discovered an enzyme used in nature to make powerful chemicals from catnip to a cancer drug, vinblastine. The discovery opens up the prospect of producing these chemicals cheaply and efficiently. They are produced naturally by some plants such as the medicinal Madagascar periwinkle, but faster-growing plants could be used to produce them. With synthetic biology, imp ...

Posted By Zaheerul Hassan MALE pipefish pregnancy may suit the females, but it's a real boon for their offspring. In human fetuses, antibodies from the mother's egg and others that pass across the placenta help build its developing immune system. Sperm are too small to carry antibodies, so males aren't thought to contribute. Not so in pipefish, where the male carries the pregnancy. To see if the immune prim ...

 By Zaheerul Hassan on Novemeber 24, 2012 (Thursday night) The Frontier Corps (FC) personnel had seized these explosive devices earlier. According to an FC spokesperson, securitymen had intercepted the vehicle carrying this explosive cargo in Gulistan area. “When the paramilitary troops beckoned the driver of the suspected four-wheeler to stop and show ID, he shot ahead forcing the FC men to engage in a hig ...

Posted By Zaheerul Hassan DI KHAN: At least three people were killed and a policeman injured in massive bomb blast that went off near Imambargah at Bannu Chungi here on Saturday morning. Police have confirmed the blast and said the bomb was planted in the soil. Panic gripped the area after the blast. The injured has been shifted to District Hospital and law enforcement agencies decided to be more alert. Pak ...

There is a crisis in almost every aspect of life in Gaza, and Palestinians will never have decent living conditions unless the blockade is lifted, Chris Gunness, a spokesman for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, told RT. ­RT: Your agency has hit back at Israeli allegations that it allows its facilities in the Gaza Strip to be used by Hamas to launch rockets towards Israel. Have your sch ...

 Posted By Zaheerul Hassan BRISBANE: The Brisbane International starting next month will feature the world's top three women players with confirmation on Wednesday that top-ranked Victoria Azarenka will take part. Azarenka, of Belarus, joins Russian world number two Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams of the United States in the main lead-up tournament to January's Australian Open in Melbourne, the season's ...

 By Hindustan Times Buzz is that actor and her estranged husband, Delhi-based businessman Sunjay Kapur, are finally headed for divorce. And, they’re in talks over custody issues of their children.   While the couple remains mum, a close source reveals, “Looks like it’s time for them to make it official. They’ve been through discussions about this (a divorce) of late. They’re now trying to come upon an agree ...

Posted By Zaheerul Hassan Lil Wayne has revealed the official release date of his upcoming album.   The rapper will greet the New Year with his new LP I Am Not A Human Being II.   Wayne has ambitious plans for 2013.   "February 19, that's the official date," he told Sway Calloway on MTV First.   "I'm gonna tour right after the album drops and I'm gonna tour all year round worldwide. [The opening lineup for ...