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NAKSHATRA to boost viral genomic surveillance and preparedness for future
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The NAKSHATRA state-of-the-art initiative aims to revolutionise how genomic and bioinformatics data are processed, addressing limitations faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New study explains how antidepressants can protect against infections, sep
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Antidepressants, such as Prozac, are routinely used to treat mental health issues, but recent research reveals they may also protect against major infections and life-threatening sepsis. Scientists at the Salk Institute have now discovered how medications regulate the immune system and prote
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Smartwatches may prevent future pandemics, Israeli researchers say
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Physiological sensors in smartwatches can detect infectious diseases days before symptoms appear, potentially averting future pandemics, Israeli researchers said.
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UK and India Must Work Together to Prevent Global Conflict, Says British H
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], January 27: Calling the UK-India relationship a "force of good", British Home Secretary James Cleverly underscored the importance of the two countries working together for global peace. Speaking at India Global Forum's 6th annual UK-India Parliamentary Lunch at the House of Lord
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Researchers create new rapid, reliable detection method for Coronavirus
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus can be reliably detected using commercially available mass spectrometers. In the journal "Clinical Proteomics," researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) present a new method for detecting bacterial and fungal infections that use equipment th
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APEC health ministers reiterate their commitment to sustainable health fin
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Convening in Seattle against the backdrop of increased threats to people’s wellbeing and the economy at large, ministers reiterated their commitment to reinforce the region’s health systems to better prepare and respond to future pandemics and health emergencies through sustainable health fi
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Researchers discover antivirals that helps fight emerging infectious disea
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A recent study has discovered possible broad-spectrum antiviral drugs capable of targeting numerous families of RNA viruses, which continue to pose a serious threat to future pandemics. The UCLA Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology study, led by Gustavo Garcia Jr., tested a libra
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WHO to identify pathogens that could cause future outbreaks, pandemics
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In a statement, the WHO said that starting with a meeting held last Friday, November 18, WHO is convening over 300 scientists who will consider the evidence on over 25 virus families and bacteria, as well as "Disease X."
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Wish: Wish survey shows India's healthcare system lags behind in the fight
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Doha [Qatar], September 22 (ANI/PRNewswire):55 per cent of India's healthcare workers believe the efficiency of India's national health system is at risk should a major threat or another pandemic emerge in the next five years, due to a lack of access to equipment and inadequate preparation,
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Govt to start network of regional BSL-3 labs to brace for future pandemics
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): The government of India is working towards developing four virology regional biosafety labs BSL-3, and ICMR-NIV Pune will be steering the project and research work. These labs will work as regional labs and ICMR-NIV Pune will look after their researc
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WTO signs landmark deal, focuses on food security, e-commerce, fisheries
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 17 (ANI): In a significant outcome for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, ministers from 164 members of the World Trade Organisation have adopted various decisions including food security, e-commerce, TRIPS agreement, fisheries and preparedness for
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Scientists outline need for new approach to COVID-19 vaccine testing
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): Rutgers University's top health researchers are calling for a change in approach to developing COVID-19 vaccines, and vaccines to fight future pandemics to incorporate both conventional and challenging trials.
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