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Researchers find new map revealing genes that control skeleton
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], May 5 (ANI): Research led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has for the first time mapped the unique genetic profile of the skeleton's 'master regulator' cells, known as osteocytes.
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Telangana permitted to fly drones for experimental delivery of COVID vacci
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 30 (ANI): The Telangana government on Friday was granted a conditional exemption for drone deployment by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for conducting experimental delivery of COVID vaccines.
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Brazil begins to make own COVID-19 vaccine
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Sao Paulo [Brazil], April 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil's Sao Paulo-based Butantan Institute, a state-run medical research facility, on Wednesday began to manufacture ButanVac, the first Brazilian vaccine against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), state governor Joao Doria announced.
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ICMR gets govt's nod for drone trial for Covid-19 vaccine delivery
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The ministry of civil aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have granted conditional exemption to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for conducting a feasibility study of the Covid-19 vaccine delivery using drones in co
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'Covaxin shows overall 78 pc interim efficacy, 100 pc efficacy against sev
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 21 (ANI): Covaxin, India's indigenous vaccine against COVID-19 demonstrated "overall interim clinical efficacy" of 78 per cent and 100 per cent efficacy against "severe COVID-19 disease" in Phase-III trials, informed Bharat Biotech and Indian Council of M
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COVAXIN neutralises multiple variants of SARS-COV-2, double mutant strain:
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Indigenously-developed Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, made by Bharat Biotech, neutralises multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2 and effectively neutralises the double mutant strain as well, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Wednesday.
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Second wave of COVID-19 'less severe' than the first: ICMR DG
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Dr Balram Bhargava, Director-General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday said that the ongoing second wave of the novel coronavirus in India is 'less severe' than the previous one.
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Study reveals genetic link between depression and anxiety
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Queensland [Australia], April 16 (ANI): New Australian research, led by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, has identified 509 genes that influence both depression and anxiety - confirming a genetic relationship between the mental health conditions.
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Harsh Vardhan stresses on need for 'One health' approach
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that human health cannot be seen in isolation in an era that has increased interaction between humans and animals resulting in a need for 'One Health' approach.
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Ashok Soota launches SKAN medical research trust for ageing and neurologic
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI/PRNewswire): Ashok Soota today announced the creation of SKAN, probably India's first not-for-profit entity in the private sector, exclusively for medical research.
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As summer begins NHRC asks govt to ensure potable drinking water across co
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) asked the Central Ministry of Jal Shakti to constitute a committee to look into the supply of potable drinking water to all the citizens of India.
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US patent granted to 'neurosurgery simulator' developed in India
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research on Friday announced that India's indigenous neurosurgery simulator has been granted US Patent through the ICMR Patent Cell.
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