Jeevan Biswas

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Deadly Meningitis-Causing Bacteria Can Escape Death, Here's How [Study]

The study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, found that two deadly meningitis-causing bacteria can mount countermeasures to protect themselves from increasing temperatures of the body and escape from the immune system

May 1, 2021

New Threat to Wildlife: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria passed on from humans to chimpanzees [details]

According to the study led by Emory University, antibiotic-resistant bacteria was found in chimpanzees and baboons at the Gombe National Park, owing to the use of antibiotics in human populations in the vicinity of the park.

Apr 30, 2021

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

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

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

Besides plastic pollution, ocean bacteria silently contribute with excess carbon release: Study

Scientists have discovered that sulfur-oxidizing bacteria on the seafloor can dissolve rocks and release carbon into the oceans and atmosphere.

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

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

NASA Delays Mars Helicopter's First Flight to April 14; What's Happened? [Details]

The first flight of Ingenuity, NASA's Mars rotorcraft, has been deferred to 14 April after the command sequence of the flight was ended by a technical safeguard

Apr 11, 2021

Indian scientists make fuel from CO2; New method paves way for producing energy on Mars [Explained]

Researchers from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research devised a simple chemical method using Magnesium (Mg) to produce fuel from Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

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

How second wave of Spanish Flu devastated the world; COVID-19 presents similar problems

Similar to how the second wave of COVID-19 is threatening several countries including India, the second wave of Spanish flu was also worse than the first.

Apr 10, 2021

Lost golden city discovered in Egypt; archeologists find 3,000-year-old ancient civilisation in Luxor [Photos]

An expedition led by noted Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass has discovered the 3,000-year-old 'Lost Golden City' near the city of Luxor in Egypt, complete with a cemetery, bakery and more.

Apr 9, 2021

Disease-causing Fungi Present Inside Lungs of Healthy Individuals; should you panic

A new study has found that harmful fungi such as Candida are present inside the lungs of healthy individuals as well

Apr 8, 2021

Mars Helicopter Survives First Freezing Night On Martian Surface, All Eyes On April 11 First Flight

The 'Ingenuity' survived its first night on the surface of the Jezero Crater on Mars, where extreme temperatures can reach as low as -90 C

Apr 8, 2021

One in three COVID-19 survivors suffer from neurological, psychological disorders [details]

According to the study published in The Lancet Psychiatry, anxiety and mood disorders were the most common conditions that COVID-19 survivors were diagnosed with within 6 months of infection.

Apr 7, 2021

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Articles by Jeevan Biswas

Deadly Meningitis-Causing Bacteria Can Escape Death, Here's How [Study]

New Threat to Wildlife: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria passed on from humans to chimpanzees [details]

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

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

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

Prior to Covaxin, Bharat Biotech focused on many indigenous vaccines

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

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

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

Besides plastic pollution, ocean bacteria silently contribute with excess carbon release: Study

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

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

NASA Delays Mars Helicopter's First Flight to April 14; What's Happened? [Details]

Indian scientists make fuel from CO2; New method paves way for producing energy on Mars [Explained]

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

How second wave of Spanish Flu devastated the world; COVID-19 presents similar problems

Lost golden city discovered in Egypt; archeologists find 3,000-year-old ancient civilisation in Luxor [Photos]

Disease-causing Fungi Present Inside Lungs of Healthy Individuals; should you panic

Mars Helicopter Survives First Freezing Night On Martian Surface, All Eyes On April 11 First Flight

One in three COVID-19 survivors suffer from neurological, psychological disorders [details]

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'