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Omicron, sub-lineages circulating predominantly in India: Sources
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), in a weekly meeting, reviewed the data of genomic surveillance of variants and found that at present, Omicron and its sub-lineages are the predominant mutataions that are circulating in India.
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INSACOG to review genomic surveillance weekly data today amid rising Covid
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) will review the data of genomic surveillance of variants today, sources informed ANI.
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Biden tests negative for COVID-19, ends strict isolation
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): US President Joe Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and will discontinue his strict isolation measures, White House Physician Kevin O'Connor said on Wednesday.
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Sharp Workspace Procat Photocatalyst found effective against SARS- CoV-2
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] July 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): SHARP Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd, a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of SHARP Corporation Japan, known worldwide for its unique technology products and solutions, today announced a significant breakthrough achieved by Sharp's Workspace
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Study: Protective T cells remain 20 months after COVID-19
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Gothenburg [Sweden], July 22 (ANI): Shortly after infection, patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 develop protective immune responses mediated by virus-specific T cells and antibodies. However, there is concern that immunity does not last, which could result in severe COVID-19 infection upon re
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New study finds out why Omicron variant is highly transmissible
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 20 (ANI): A study comparing four variants of SARS-CoV-2 shows how the Omicron variant is adept at entering cells and escaping neutralization from existing vaccines or prior infection, potentially contributing to the variant's high transmissibility.
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Study: Novel coronavirus manipulates cells to replicate
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Sau Paulo [Brazil], July 19 (ANI): An article published in the journal 'Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology' describes a study conducted by researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and the University of So Paulo (USP) in Brazil that demonstrates how a human prot
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Why COVID-19 booster shots are essential?
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): A new study explores differences in the duration of immunity to SARS-CoV-2 from vaccines and natural infection based on waning antibody levels and demonstrates the need for booster vaccination in curtailing breakthrough infections and reinfections.
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Glenmark announces Peer Reviewed Publication of Its Phase 3 Clinical Trial
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/ Vancouver [BC], July 13 (ANI/PRNewswire): Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), an innovation-driven, global pharmaceutical company, and SaNOtize Research and Development Corp, today announced that The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia (TLRHSEA) - pee
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Scientists develop new mechanism to inactivate COVID-19 virus, block entry
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Scientists of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in collaboration with researchers from the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology developed a novel mechanism to inactivate COVID (SARS-CoV-2) virus by blocking their entry to cells and reducing infection
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COVID-19 booster vaccine beneficial for lupus patients: Study
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], July 13 (ANI): Those with systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE, who received a "booster" dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine after receiving the full dosage are about half as likely to experience a subsequent "breakthrough" COVID-19 infection, according to a recent study.
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Immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection can damage brain
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 6 (ANI): A study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) said the immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection can damage the brain's blood vessels and may lead to short- and long-term neurological symptoms.
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