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HIV Breakthrough: Japanese Scientists Develop New 'Mimic' Molecule; Tricks HIV Into Not Attacking Body's Cells

Scientists from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), researchers have reported the development of small molecules that can trick the HIV virus from attaching itself to the surface of immune cells and invading them

Apr 17, 2021

Coronavirus doesn't infect brain, yet causes considerable damage; new study shows

According to the paper, which is the largest published report detailing COVID-19 brain autopsies involving over 40 patients, there were no signs of the virus in the brain cells of the afflicted.

Apr 17, 2021

How does Remdesivir work; functioning of COVID-19 drug explained

Remdesivir, a broad-spectrum antiviral drug, from Gilead Sciences, is witnessing a resurgence in demand in India following the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we trace the drug's journey in helping fight the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Apr 16, 2021

Third vaccine dose likely needed within 12 months, annual jabs later: Pfizer CEO

Pfizer CEO said that it is possible people will need to get vaccinated against the coronavirus annually, reports Xinhua news agency.

Apr 16, 2021

Prior to Covaxin, Bharat Biotech focused on many indigenous vaccines

Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech played an integral role in the development of India's many indigenous vaccines prior to Covaxin

Apr 15, 2021

Parents beware; COVID second wave hits Indian kids with severe symptoms [details]

Some kids are also reporting more severe complications like multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) -- a rare inflammatory condition with persistent fever. It generally occurs 2-4 weeks after the onset of Covid.

Apr 15, 2021

Physical inactivity and COVID-19 a deadly combo; higher risk of death in patients

Other than being over the age of 60 or having a history of organ transplant, being consistently inactive conferred the highest risk for death from Covid-19.

Apr 15, 2021

Superbug Killer is Here: Australian Scientists Develop Nanotech to Destroy Lethal Bacteria and Fungi

Scientists at RMIT University, Australia, have developed a superbug-killing nanothin antimicrobial coating that can destroy lethal pathogens, including those exhibiting antimicrobial resistance

Apr 15, 2021

Smoking Cannabis Can Impair Vision, Warn Scientists; Call for Awareness

A new study by scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) has found that smoking cannabis can significantly affect visual functions

Apr 15, 2021

Probiotic Yogurt-based drug could treat COVID-19; Israeli Scientists claim breakthrough discovery

Israeli scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have identified molecules in kefir—a probiotic—that can calm an inflammatory immune response known as 'cytokine storm', which affects individuals suffering from severe COVID-19.

Apr 14, 2021

India's third vaccine against COVID, Sputnik V has 91% efficacy; all your questions about vax answered

In a recent study, published in the journal The Lancet, the efficacy of Sputnik V was determined to be 91.6 per cent. The vaccine should be administered in two doses of 0.5 ml each with an interval of 21 days.

Apr 13, 2021

165 New Cancer Genes Identified Using Machine Learning; Helpful in Individual-Centric Therapy

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics (MPIMG) and Institute of Computational Biology of Helmholtz Zentrum München have identified 165 new cancer genes using machine learning

Apr 13, 2021

Scary: Lobby turned into COVID ward at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital

Lilavati Hospital management says all the patients admitted in lobby beds were informed beforehand that bed in ward is not available and their consent was taken for the same.

Apr 12, 2021

Children With COVID-19 Less Infectious Than Adults With The Disease, Finds Study

A study led by the University of Manitoba, Canada, involving 130 adults and 175 children, found that children infected with SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus were less contagious than adults infected with it.

Apr 11, 2021

Cancer therapy using common cold virus can fight inoperable skin cancers, finds study [details]

A combination treatment of a virus and a cancer therapy drug was found to show promise against skin cancers that cannot be operated upon in new study led by NYU Langone Health.

Apr 10, 2021