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Biological Terrorism: China engineered Covid-19 "bioweapon" to purposely i
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In the twenty-six-minute interview, Chao Shao shares an anecdote of how another researcher Shan Chao from the Wuhan Institute of Virology admits of his superior giving him four strains of coronavirus and asking him to test and to find out which one had the best ability to infect as many spec
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An oral probiotic might treat dry eye disease: Research
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Oral treatment of a commercially available probiotic bacterial strain was found to improve dry eye condition in an animal model in a study conducted by a research group at Baylor College of Medicine. The findings were presented at ASM Microbe 2023, the American Society for Microbiology's ann
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New technique for early detection of foodborne bacteria: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In order to protect consumers from becoming ill, produce such as lettuce and spinach are frequently tested for foodborne pathogenic bacteria such as salmonella, listeria monocytogenes, and pathogenic strains of E. coli.
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Kenya's President Ruto embraces West as ties with China strains
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Since the new administration assumed office last September, Ruto's several visits outside Africa have largely been to Western nations, including the US (twice), the UK, France, Belgium, and Germany.
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Scientists suggest novel ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of tub
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers at the University of Otago have discovered new treatment possibilities for antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis (TB) strains, clearing the path for new tactics to tackle the disease that takes the lives of around 4,000 people every day.
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Researchers suggest new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of tube
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
New treatment options for tuberculosis (TB) strains that are resistant to antibiotics have been found by University of Otago researchers, paving the way for fresh strategies to combat the illness that claims the lives of approximately 4,000 people daily.
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IIT Roorkee researchers discover new antibacterial molecule against super
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to the IIT Roorkee statement, the molecule, discovered after a rigorous screening process, has shown potent antibacterial activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including some of the most problematic drug-resistant strains.
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White-tailed deer harbor nearly extinct SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) from humans to white-tailed deer (WTD) and its ability to transmit from deer to deer raised concerns about the role of WTD in the epidemiology and ecology of the virus. A study found that White-tailed deer may serve a
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Study: Hospitalised patients' infections may develop from their own bacter
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Hospitals have strict hygiene and sanitation protocols to protect patients from bacteria that rarely sicken healthy people but can be deadly for vulnerable patients already hospitalized with serious illnesses. Nearly 100,000 people die every year in U.S. hospitals of infections they develop
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Hong Kongers empty pharmacies amidst worry over China reopening border: Re
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kongers are worried about the possible influx of Covid mutant strains from China after its border reopens this Sunday, the US-based Voice of America (VOA) reported, adding that Hong Kong's citizens have emptied pharmacy shelves once stocked with non-prescription drugs for alleviating sy
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One of dominant coronavirus strains in China XBB found in Pak
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
One of the most dominant strains of coronavirus in China and an Omicron subvariant XBB's presence has been confirmed in Pakistan, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad and Aga Khan University (AKU), The News International reported.
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Scientific criteria for determining probiotic safety
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In previous decades, the safety of many probiotics available to consumers was based on a long history of safe consumption in humans. However, the range of probiotics is expanding to include non-traditional probiotic strains that might offer health benefits but are not commonly found in food
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