This week was a big hoot in life science research regarding controversies, but new research updates showed up on somewhat equivalent pace too. Shadows on forensic science evidence are getting larger and larger while DNA testing also cracked a "two-fathers-twin" puzzle. GM crops are having some consideration in India despite heavy disputes over them. In research, scientist have found the relation between your hand grip and heart performance. And don't be amazed in future when someone shows you your dreams on TV screen. For details please a look below.
11-May-2015 to 17-May-2015
Twins with different fathers
A rare case of twins having different fathers has been reported . This case stemmed during a judicial proceeding of child-support petition which was later confirmed through DNA testing. This is as rare as 1 in 13,000 twins. Find source
Forensic Science is on trial
Hair pattern, fingerprints and DNA analysis; they all can go wrong in criminal case investigation. Now forensic science is under trial in USA for wrongly convicting a person for a crime he didn't commit. He served 28 years for that. In revisiting already decided case, FBI has found 96% of cases with scientifically invalid testimony. 9 of them have already been executed. Find source
GMOs in India are getting started dealt with easy hands
In India, government run by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has swiftly but quietly changed their stance on transgenic crops.GM crops were banned till recently but now 8 different states have allowed field trails of transgenic rice, cotton, maize and other economical crops. Find source
Hand grip defines health of your heart
Your health is in your hands, both in consequence and prognostic-wise. Lancet published this study, in this week, which involved over 1.4 million people. It says that strength and firmness of your hand can well define and predict one's cardiovascular health than blood pressure. Find source
Antibiotics in infants can cost high in adulthood
Go easy on antibiotics when your child gets some disease. Third-fourth of all the antibiotics are unnecessary and can disturb the natural gut bacteria which in consequence could lead to autoimmune disorders, allergies and even obesity in later part of the life. Find source
Ever wondered? Why we sleep in the first place?
Well! Scientist are trying to investigate the phenomenon of sleep and read our dreams. And amazingly they are succeeding too. Researchers at Neuroscience Laboratories in Japan have found a correlation between brain activity at sleep and dreams. In future you can even visualize of your dream on TV. Find source
