Jeevan Biswas

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Natural compound found in body blocks COVID-19; protects lung cells [details]

According to scientists from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, a bioactive chemical messenger found in the body can block the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into cells.

Jun 12, 2021

Saliva effective than nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19; new technique to help in mass testing [details]

According to a new study, the addition of a single step before testing saliva samples using RT-PCR tests can improve their sensitivity and give accurate results, thereby, providing new hope for mass testing and surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 11, 2021

Making Mexico Green: 'Forest Man of India' aims to nurture greenery; granted visa for 10 years

Jadav Payeng, better known as the 'Forest Man of India', will head to Mexico in September with aim of bringing an agreement to fruition—that he signed with Fundacion Azteca, a Mexican non-profit organization—that intends to plant millions of trees in North American nation.

Jun 9, 2021

Why Do Coronaviruses Infect Multiple Species of Hosts? Reason Behind their "Promiscuity" Discovered

According to scientists from Bar-Ilan University, some 'promiscuous' viruses, including coronaviruses, significantly utilize a particular section of their genome to infect multiple hosts.

Jun 9, 2021

What are COVID Nails: Unusual symptom in COVID-19 survivors [don't panic]

As clinicians continue to learn more about new symptoms of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection, a new symptom of the viral disease is being increasingly reported among survivors —COVID nails.

Jun 8, 2021

New Drug Combo Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Has Treatment Potential [Details]

According to an international team of researchers, a combination of an antiretroviral HIV drug and an anti-inflammatory compound may serve as a potential therapy against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 6, 2021

Commercial Herbal Drink Found to Block COVID-19, Its Variants, Other Coronaviruses [Study]

Researchers from George Mason University have demonstrated that an over-the-counter herbal remedy can inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, as well as its variants and other respiratory viruses.

Jun 5, 2021

This New Nasal Spray for COVID-19 Provides Better Protection; Can Neutralize Multiple "Variants of Concern" [Details]

Through a multi-institutional study, scientists have developed a new hybrid antibody that can neutralize over 20 variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and shows promise as a potential treatment against COVID-19.

Jun 5, 2021

Green tea may help fight COVID-19; natural compound can prevent coronavirus [details]

According to a new study, a natural compound present in green tea showed the potential to inhibit multiple targets of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 4, 2021

Why COVID-19 patients have low oxygen levels; new infection mechanism holds answers [details]

Scientists from the University of Alberta have discovered a new infection mechanism of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that targets immature blood cells and may help understand low levels of oxygen in some COVID-19 patients.

Jun 4, 2021

COVID-19 can conceal itself from body's immune responses; poses new threat [details]

According to researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus uses a mechanism that helps it camouflage within the body and hide from defenses.

Jun 3, 2021

Vitamin D May Not Provide Protection Against COVID-19; Genetic Link Between the Nutrient and Disease Not Found [Study]

According to a new study by scientists from McGill University, there is no genetic evidence to support the assertion that Vitamin D may serve as a protective measure against the novel coronavirus infection.

Jun 3, 2021

Global 'Hotspots' for Emergence of New Coronaviruses Identified; India Home to Some [Details]

An analysis by an international team of researchers has led to the identification of global hotspots where new coronaviruses may emerge, and spillover from wildlife to humans.

Jun 2, 2021

Deadly Malaria Parasite Can Hide, Survive Within This Human Organ; Researchers Make Surprise Discovery [Details]

An international team of researchers has found that the parasite Plasmodium vivax—which causes malaria—can survive and replicate within a multi-functional organ.

Jun 2, 2021

COVID-19: Monoclonal antibody cocktail reduces hospitalization, death by 70% in outpatients [Details]

REGEN–COV— a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, casirivimab and imdevimab— was found to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death, reduced the duration of symptoms, in outpatients.

Jun 1, 2021

How Do Retroviruses Become Infectious; Key Protein That Makes Viral Particles Virulent Discovered

An international team of researchers has discovered how a tiny protein particle makes a retrovirus, Rous sarcoma virus (RSV)—which is similar to HIV virus—infectious; the particle also makes HIV virulent, thereby, potentially explaining the virulence of all retroviruses.

May 30, 2021

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Articles by Jeevan Biswas

Natural compound found in body blocks COVID-19; protects lung cells [details]

Saliva effective than nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19; new technique to help in mass testing [details]

Making Mexico Green: 'Forest Man of India' aims to nurture greenery; granted visa for 10 years

Why Do Coronaviruses Infect Multiple Species of Hosts? Reason Behind their "Promiscuity" Discovered

What are COVID Nails: Unusual symptom in COVID-19 survivors [don't panic]

New Drug Combo Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Has Treatment Potential [Details]

Commercial Herbal Drink Found to Block COVID-19, Its Variants, Other Coronaviruses [Study]

This New Nasal Spray for COVID-19 Provides Better Protection; Can Neutralize Multiple "Variants of Concern" [Details]

Green tea may help fight COVID-19; natural compound can prevent coronavirus [details]

Why COVID-19 patients have low oxygen levels; new infection mechanism holds answers [details]

COVID-19 can conceal itself from body's immune responses; poses new threat [details]

Vitamin D May Not Provide Protection Against COVID-19; Genetic Link Between the Nutrient and Disease Not Found [Study]

Global 'Hotspots' for Emergence of New Coronaviruses Identified; India Home to Some [Details]

Deadly Malaria Parasite Can Hide, Survive Within This Human Organ; Researchers Make Surprise Discovery [Details]

COVID-19: Monoclonal antibody cocktail reduces hospitalization, death by 70% in outpatients [Details]

How Do Retroviruses Become Infectious; Key Protein That Makes Viral Particles Virulent Discovered

New Drug Blocks Several Variants of COVID-19; Effective Against "Variant of Concern" [Details]

Paracetamol Use By Pregnant Mothers Can Lead to ADHD, Autism In Children; New Evidence Suggests Strong Link [Study]

Inhaling nanobodies could prevent, effectively treat severe COVID; shows potential for treatment [details]

What's happening in Lakshadweep: Development or onslaught on Cultural heritage [Explained]

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'