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India records 188 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
India recorded 188 new Coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday.
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Renowned artists, actors, opera singers dies amid recent COVID wave in Chi
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Several renowned artists, actors, opera singers, film directors, and writers have lost their lives amid a recent surge in Omicron infections in China, according to a report of NTD, a New York-based, global television network.
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Study finds stress accelerates immune aging
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Stress in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination, accelerates aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person's risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and illness from infections such as COVID-19, according to a new USC study.
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Study finds how virovory is enough to fuel physiological growth
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that a type of Halteria, which are tiny ciliates that live in freshwater habitats all over the world, may consume large quantities of infectious chloroviruses. For the first time, the team's laboratory tests have also demonstrated that a virus-only diet, or "virovory,"
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Nirmala Sitharaman likely to be discharged from AIIMS on Wednesday
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The minister was admitted to AIIMS Delhi yesterday with a minor stomach infection and is recovering.
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Study finds purpose behind spontaneous baby movements
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to new research led by the University of Tokyo, spontaneous, random baby movements aid the development of their sensorimotor system.
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Govt expert panel recommends JV firm's vaccine for pneumococcal infections
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
PCV15 vaccine was developed by Tergene Biotech and manufactured at Auro Vaccines, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma with capabilities in vaccines development and manufacturing. Aurobindo Pharma holds 80 per cent stake in the joint venture company, Tergene Biotech.
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Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists has identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health, disease and response to medication.
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Study finds microscopic training grounds allow B cells fight against speci
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The microscopic biological structures known as germinal centres are the immune system's weapons-development facilities if B cells are the immune system's munitions manufacturers, producing antibodies to eliminate hazardous infections.
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Study unveils strategy to enhance immune response to viral infections
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The immune system, including T cells, is known to be compromised by severe viral infections and cancer, a condition known as immunological 'exhaustion'. The development of novel medicines for cancer or severe viral infections has a major focus on overcoming immunological fatigue.
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China to drop COVID-19 quarantine rule for inbound travellers from Jan 8
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, China on Monday announced to stop the coronavirus quarantine rule for inbound travellers from January 8.
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Fresh signs COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in China
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
After China abandoned its restrictive "zero Covid" policy about two weeks ago, regional numbers of infected persons with coronavirus point to explosive outbreaks and overstretched healthcare systems, writes Chang Che, Asia technology correspondent for The New York Times (NYT).
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