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Researchers study virus-cell interaction to understand COVID-19's high inf
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], March 29 (ANI): Scientists from Lehigh University during a recent study identified a previously unknown interaction between receptors in human cells and the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This new information could help in the development of n
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JKYog Women's Day Awards Conclave: World-renowned speakers, panel on gende
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25 (ANI/NewsVoir): The JKYog Global International Women's Day Awards Conclave 2021 on Mar 27, 2021, recognizes and features inspiring talks by trailblazing women in STEM, Social Work, Business and Environmental Causes. Reputable honorees include Ms Sindhut
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Study discovers crucial step in formation of deadly brain diseases
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
London [UK], March 18 (ANI): Researchers at Imperial College London have discovered what causes normal proteins to convert to a diseased form, causing conditions like CJD and Kuru. The study also tested a way to block the process, which could lead to new drugs for combatting these diseases.
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Sandstorm causes severe air pollution, traffic disruptions in Beijing
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Beijing [China], March 15 (ANI/Sputnik): A strong sandstorm in the Chinese capital led to major traffic disruptions in the city on Monday morning, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Research team locates 24 bat coronaviruses in southwestern China
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Beijing [China], March 15 (ANI): During the search for the origin of the novel coronavirus, an international team of scientists have found 24 previously unknown bat coronaviruses, with four of them related to the strain that causes COVID-19, within a 4 km radius in southwestern China.
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Hyderabad painter recreates Ramayana through abstract painting technique
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 13 (ANI): A Hyderabad-based concept abstract painter, Kandunoori Venkatesh has been creating artworks based on social causes. He said that art is the best way to express one's feelings. In his recent artwork, Venkatesh has depicted the Ramayana through
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Progesterone imbalance causes preterm birth, prolonged labour
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health discovered that some pregnant women experience preterm labour or prolonged labour due to unbalanced progesterone signals.
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Lack of Covid appropriate behaviour possible cause of Maharashtra case sur
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry on Saturday released a report on surge of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra which suggested that "COVID inappropriate behaviour" and enhanced aggregations due to recent gram panchayat elections, marriage season and crowded public transp
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'Let's talk periods': Taapsee Pannu addresses 'the elephant in the room'
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Known for being vocal about her opinions on social causes, Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu teased fans about her 'elephant in the room' on Monday.
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Using 'toolkit' for misinformation not acceptable, says Delhi Police Commi
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): A day after a Delhi court gave bail to climate activist Disha Ravi, who was arrested for being involved in sharing a 'toolkit' on social media, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava on Wednesday clarified that there isn't anything called 'toolkit'
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Study shows COVID-19 patients have higher risk of cardiac damage
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 21 (ANI): A recent study revealed that approximately 50 per cent of patients, who are hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms, show raised levels of a protein called troponin that causes damage to their hearts.
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Russia confirms 1st case of human infection with H5N8 strain of bird flu
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Moscow [Russia], February 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Scientists from Russia's research center Vector have confirmed the first case of human infection with the H5N8 strain of the influenza A virus, which causes bird flu, the head of the Rostpotrebnadzor consumer rights protection watchdog said.
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