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Research: Role of nutrient may reveal dietary target in fight against micr
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A nutrient that is common in the human diet has been found to aid the survival of a cancer-causing bacterium, a new Yale study finds. The findings could reveal an important target for new drugs to tackle numerous infectious diseases in humans.
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China: Guangzhou's Covid-19 outbreak widens, city partially locked down
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Chinese city Guangzhou recorded 2,637 local infections on Tuesday, which is nearly one-third of the new cases across China. Currently, China is witnessing a six-month high in infections nationwide.
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Study finds how innate immune system fights infectious agents
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers revealed how innate immune system fights infectious agents and why the alarm messenger type I interferon is important for this process.
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Dr Subhash Babu, first Indian scientist to be awarded Bailey K. Ashford Me
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Dr. Subash Babu is the Scientific Director of the ICER (International Centre for Excellence in Research)- India Programme and is a leader in helminth infections and tuberculosis research, and he is the first Indian to receive both the Bailey K Ashford medal as well as the FASTMH award.
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MP: 85 pigs dead, 115 infected from African Swine Fever in Katni
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As many as 85 pigs have died so far and 115 pigs identified as being infected from the African Swine Fever in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Monday.
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Researchers discover cytoskeleton acts as cells' bouncer for bacteria
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P.a.) are resistant to most antibiotics and cause life-threatening infections of wounds or the lungs. The P.a. bacteria species has an entire arsenal of strategies for evading the immune system and infecting tissue. Researchers working with Prof. Dr. Winfried Romer an
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Study finds artificial intelligence may help ease strain on hospitals
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers revealed how artificial intelligence (AI) can quickly and accurately identify lung diseases.
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Scientists unearth potential viral resistance mechanism
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Scientists have unearthed a secret that may explain why some people are able to resist viral infections, having screened the immune systems of women exposed to hepatitis C (HCV) through contaminated anti-D transfusions given over 40 years ago in Ireland.
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Study reveals genetic predisposition for Lupus may protect against COVID-1
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers suggested that genetic predisposition for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be protective against severe COVID-19 infection.
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Scientists unearth potential secret to viral resistance
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have unearthed a secret that may explain why some people are able to resist viral infections, having screened the immune systems of women exposed to hepatitis C (HCV) through contaminated anti-D transfusions given over 40 years ago in Ireland.
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5 pigs test positive for African Swine Fever in MP' Kanti
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Five pigs have tested for African Swine Fever in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh. Following the disease, a prohibitory order has also been issued in the district.
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Health expert terms Delhi NCR pollution a "medical emergency" as people co
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Health expert from Medanta hospital calls the reportedly increasing cases of pneumonia and chest infections as a "medical emergency".
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