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Researchers reveal particles that determines potential infection risk
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Study revealed particles emitted by diseased people frequently carry infectious disease pathogens. However, depending on where in the respiratory system they originate, these aerosol particles can have a wide range of sizes. The lung produces PM5, or microscopic particles, generally with a d
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Covid-19 booster increases durability of antibody response: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine speaks to the benefits of a Covid-19 booster. The new findings shed light on how mRNA boosters - both Pfizer and Moderna - affect the durability of our antibodies to Covid-19. A booster, the researchers report, made for longer-l
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2 passengers from Dubai test positive for Covid at Chennai airport
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Tamil Nadu Health Department said that two passengers coming from Dubai have been tested positive for the Coronavirus infection at Chennai airport on Wednesday.
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India records 188 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 2 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, 2 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, 5 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, 2 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, 2 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, 5 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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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