Chemical in the pool coaxes DNA to form triple helix

Chemical in the pool coaxes DNA to form triple helix: Instead of forming the familiar double helix, DNA's nucleobases—which normally form rungs in the DNA ladder—associate with cyanuric acid molecules to form a triple helix.' (Credit: iStockphoto) An inexpensive molecule commonly used to disinfect backyard swimming pools could be the secret to creatin...

What an idea, Sirji

What an idea, Sirji: A no-headache hairband to ward off headaches. An umbrella with an inbuilt fan powered by solar energy. A voice recorder that switches on the television. A system that allows a candidate's profile to pop up at a polling booth. Futuristic ideas? Not for the children of remote tribal villages in Arunachal Pradesh who have thoughts about everything - from physical headaches to political ones.