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China says there is no detection of 'unusual or novel pathogens' in surge
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Following a pressing demand from the World Health Organisation to reveal more information on the surge in respiratory illnesses among children, China said there is no detection of any unusual or novel pathogens.
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Illumina launches Global Health Access Initiative to support acceleration
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
San Diego [US], November 14: Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced today the launch of the Global Health Access Initiative to support access to pathogen sequencing tools for public health in low- and middle-income countries (L
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Study highlights gut fungi's lasting impact on severe COVID-19 immune resp
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, certain gut-dwelling fungus thrive in severe cases of COVID-19, magnifying the excessive inflammation that causes the disease while also triggering long-term alterations in the immune system. This research indic
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Researchers shed light on underrecognized contribution of viral pathogens
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
During the first 33 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 accounted for 1 in 6 episodes of sepsis, underscoring the significance of viral sepsis, according to a recent study headed by experts at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute. The conclusion of Sepsis Awareness Month and th
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New gut microbe produces smelly toxic gas but defends against pathogens: S
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
An international team of scientists led by University of Vienna microbiologist Alexander Loy discovered new gut bacteria that just consume taurine and produce the noxious chemical hydrogen sulphide. As a result, the researchers have improved our understanding of the microbial pathways that h
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Research reveals new gut microbe produces smelly toxic gas but protects ag
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
An international team of scientists led by University of Vienna microbiologist Alexander Loy identified a new gut bacteria that feeds only on taurine and creates the foul-smelling gas hydrogen sulphide. The researchers have therefore added to our understanding of those microbial mechanisms t
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"All arrangements in place to prevent Nipah spread": Kerala Health Ministe
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Amid fears of the spread of Nipah virus in Kerala after the death of two patients in Kozhikode district, Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday said the state government had made all arrangements to contain the pathogen and ensure public safety.
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IIT Jodhpur scientists develop 'CODE' device for good indoor air quality
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The device has been tested extensively which deactivates more than 99.99 per cent of harmful pathogens and provides quality indoor air.
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Sanitised ready-to-eat salad may contain pathogenic bacteria:Research
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A review paper published in the journal Foods describes a study that provides an overview of studies on minimally processed vegetables (MPVs), with a particular focus on the Brazilian market.
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UAE: Al Neyadi contributes to study of undefined host-pathogens affecting
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), today announced that astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi participated in the host-pathogen experiment to analyse the reaction between astronauts’ immunity and the microbial pathogens on the International Space Station (ISS).
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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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Wristbands are a 'hotbed' for harmful bacteria such as E. coli, staphyloco
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Covid-19 pandemic raised the bar for disinfection to new heights. A new study examining a commonly used item may persuade you not to relax your guard just yet. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science examined the risk of pathogenic bacteria h
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