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Lizard enzyme could help amputees regrow limbs

London: Amputees could regenerate their limbs thanks to scientists on the verge of discovering how salamanders grow back lost legs and damaged organs. Axolotl salamanders are now going under the knife, under anaesthesia, in experiments at the Hanover Medical School in Germany. The hope is one day for their genes to be transplanted to people who lose limbs and organs only to see them regrow. "Coagulation sets in instantly," scientist...

Forget horse power, cars may run on cow power

Perth: Australia's beleaguered Test vice-captain and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin received the much needed backing from coach Mickey Arthur to fire in the third Test against India starting here on Friday. The 34-year-old Haddin has been disappointing with the bat and the gloves as well during the first two Tests, which were won by Australia comprehensively. Arthur feels there was no need to press the panic button with Haddin. He grassed...

Indian doc develops enzyme that can destroy HIV

Dr Indrani Sarkar's work has shown the way to a possible treatment for HIV. ...

Scientists make all blood 'universal'

Scientists have discovered enzymes that can efficiently convert blood groups A, B and AB into the universal O group. ...