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"Super Antibody" blocks COVID-19, its variants; can neutralize other related coronaviruses [details]

According to a study by an international team of scientists, an antibody, S2H97, was found to exhibit strong neutralizing action against the SARS-CoV-2 and other related coronaviruses.

Jul 16, 2021

Flu vaccine protects against Covid-related blood clots and strokes, finds new study

The annual flu shot may reduce the risk of stroke, sepsis, and blood clots among patients with Covid-19, according to researchers from the University of Miami in Florida

Jul 13, 2021

This COVID-19 Sensor Can Detect Coronavirus, Multiple Variants Within A Minute; Helpful in Work Spaces [Details]

Developed by scientists from multiple institutions, the accurate and non-invasive sensor can detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 and its variants within a minute.

Jul 10, 2021

Single-dose nasal vaccine provides full protection against COVID-19; blocks transmission of Coronavirus [details]

According to the multi-institutional study, a single dose of a parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5)–based intranasal COVID-19 vaccine provided full protection in animal models.

Jul 9, 2021

Pigeon, pigeon drug, Pigeon caught in Kuwait, on air delivery

Delivery apps to the rescue of injured birds; 750 birds saved by ARRC in June [details]

A recent incident of a Bangalore-based food scientist using a delivery app service to send an injured bird to the hospital has brought to light many such cases of bird rescue. ARRC Bangalore, which rescues avians and reptiles, received 750 cases of bird injuries last month alone.

Jul 4, 2021

This substance used in gyms can kill COVID-19, Influenza virus completely, study finds

According to researchers from the University of Melbourne, liquid chalk—a substance used in gyms for grip—functions as an antiseptic against the two infectious viruses.

Jul 2, 2021

Unique 'Spider Web' Mechanism that Traps, Kills Viruses Discovered; Holds Potential for COVID-19 Vaccine Development [Study]

According to a multi-institutional study, neutrophils utilize a unique mechanism that functions like a 'spider-web' that traps and kills viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus; showing potential for implementation in the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

Jun 29, 2021

New 'CoVRapid' test detects COVID-19 antibodies in just 8 mins; it's reliable & affordable [details]

A new interdisciplinary study by researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has described a new automated microarray rapid test called 'CoVRapid' that is highly specific and highly sensitive; yet reliable and affordable.

Jun 26, 2021

Identifying new variants of COVID using this low-cost method promises effective surveillance globally [details]

Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet have developed a platform COVseq that can help generate complex sequencing libraries from hundreds of SARS-CoV-2 samples at a very low cost.

Jun 24, 2021

Covid or H1N1: Mumbai doctors in treatment dilemma as both diseases have similar symptoms

Both H1N1 and Covid infection have similar symptoms, and this fact is bothering medical experts in Mumbai

Jun 21, 2021

Replace newborn calf serum method: PETA urges DCGI despite govt's clarification [details]

While Health Ministry says that calf serum is used only for the preparation of vero cells, PETA India urges authorities to switch to animal-free media as the serum is obtained from a slaughtered 20-day-old cow that has been separated from its mother.

Jun 17, 2021

Pune based start-up to market new non-toxic, non-inflammable, long lasting hand sanitiser

The new hand sanitizer developed by Weinnovate Biosolutions prolongs antimicrobial activity, thus, obviating the need for repeated application of it on hands

Jun 17, 2021

Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Helps Organ Transplant Patients Better [Study]

According to a new study by researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine, which is a follow-up to two earlier studies, three doses of COVID-19 may be required for the production of antibodies at levels ideal for fighting the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 16, 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

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines can reduce the risk of infection by 91%, says US CDC

While a single dose of any mRNA vaccine can reduce the risk of infection by 81 per cent. Pfizer, Moderna vaccines cut infection risk by 91%, according to the US CDC

Jun 8, 2021

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