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First line of defence against deadly ToCSV tomato virus explored
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
For the first time, scientists at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have examined the molecular genetics of tomato plants' defence mechanisms against a destructive "young" Southern African virus. The well-known tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is known to be resistant to individuals
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Covid-19 virus fastly evolving in white-tailed deer: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to recent research, the virus that causes Covid-19 has infected white-tailed deer all around Ohio. The study's findings also demonstrate that viral variations change in deer almost three times quicker than they do in people. Between November 2021 and March 2022, researchers coll
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US: FDA approves first vaccine to protect newborns from Respiratory Syncyt
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The vaccine, made by Pfizer, is given to mothers late in their pregnancies and provides protection to infants through their first six months of life.
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Prime Minister's Principal Secretary chairs high-level meeting to review C
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
An overview of the global COVID-19 situation was given by Health Secretary including certain newer variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, like BA.2.86 (Pirola) and EG.5 (Eris), which have been reported globally.
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Prostate cancer drug helps to fight against Covid: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Men appeared to experience greater rates of severe sickness and mortality at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, which led researchers to hypothesise a connection between androgen receptors—which bind to hormones like testosterone—and SARS-CoV-2 virus infection
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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma enjoy lunch date in Barbados, picture goes vir
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma popularly known as “Virushka” are among the most loved couples. Recently Virat shared an adorable picture from their vacation in Barbados, in which he could be seen posing outside a café along with his wife Anushka. The duo could be seen donnin
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Study finds how COVID-19 vaccines effective against severe cases in child
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A review found that COVID-19 vaccinations are effective against severe cases of the disease in kids and teenagers. However, the added advantage of vaccination in healthy children is negligible because the majority of kids have already contracted the SARS-CoV-2 virus and have developed natura
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Scientists scramble to understand highly mutated coronavirus variant spott
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The new variant, called BA.2.86 and nicknamed Pirola by variant hunters on social media, has more than 30 amino acid changes to its spike protein compared with its next closest ancestor, the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron, according to Dr Jesse Bloom, who studies viral evolution at the Fred H
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Pandemic emergency ended but COVID-19 virus still around, says WHO directo
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO), DG, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reminded people that Covid is still around and countermeasures are still required.
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Cancer-infecting virus ‘warms up’ cold tumors, boosts immunotherapy: Resea
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to recent research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, equipping cancer-infecting viruses with tumor-inhibiting genetic cargo boosts the immune system and supports immunotherapy in reducing or totally eradicating aggressive tumours in mice. The findings pave the path
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Study suggests teeth may preserve antibodies for hundreds of years
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A new study suggests that teeth may be capable of retaining antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to delve into the history of infectious human illnesses.
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Virat Kohli chills with Anushka Sharma in Barbados, shares pic
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Team India star player Virat Kohli made Friday super special for his fans as he shared an adorable click with his wife and actress Anushka Sharma on Instagram.
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