Turmeric may help combat cancer 24/04/2019 – Posted in: Daily News

Turmeric compounds may help combat cancer

Researchers at Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Federal University of Para (UFPA) in Brazil identified possible therapeutic effects of curcumin – the yellow powder derived from the roots of the turmeric plant.

Compounds found in turmeric – a condiment commonly used in Indian cuisine – can help prevent and treat stomach cancer.

According to Danielle Queiroz Calcagno, a professor at UFPA, compounds such as cholecalciferol (a form of vitamin D), resveratrol (a polyphenol) and quercetin can prevent or combat stomach cancer because they are natural regulators of histone activity.

Joint border “reaction force” of Pakistan and Iran

Iran and Pakistan have agreed to set up a joint border “reaction force” following a spate of deadly attacks by militant groups on their frontier, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced on Monday after talks with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Novel fire extinguisher for use in space environments

Scientists have developed a novel fire extinguisher for use in space environments that sucks in the flame as well as combustion product. The Vacuum Extinguish Method (VEM) is designed by researchers at the Toyohashi University of Technology.