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Study gives more insight into development of infection-fighting immune cel
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
With its complicated network of proteins, cells, and organs, the immune system guards the body against intruders like bacteria, viruses, or tumours. Cytotoxic T cells, specialised immune cells that destroy malignant or infected cells in our bodies, can transform into transient effector cells
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Gentle cleansers kill viruses as effectively as harsh soaps: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A recent study by the University of Sheffield specialists discovered that gentle cleansers are just as efficient as hard soaps in eliminating viruses, including coronavirus.
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Treating COVID with Metformin reduces Long COVID rates
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Minneapolis [US], June 10: A new study published in The LancetInfectious Diseases supported by the Parsemus Foundation found a 41 per cent reduction in Long COVID rates among people who used metformin at the time of COVID infection. The trial also saw a 42 per cent reduction in emergency roo
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CARD8 helps human immune system respond to viruses like Covid 19: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Molecular sensors that form the so-called inflammasome help activate inflammatory responses to pathogens. A new study suggested that CARD8 is a highly evolved sensor that can detect a variety of viruses and is critical to the human immune system's capacity to identify and respond to coronavi
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AIIMS Delhi thwarts malware attack; services fully secure, functional
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi on Tuesday thwarted a malware attack on its servers, ensuring services to remain fully secure and are functional.
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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma enjoy coffee date in London, pic viral
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma, popularly known as "Virushka" are among the most loved celebrity couples. As soon the duo step outside in the city, their pictures and videos go viral in no time.
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Researchers find how types of bacteria vary widely in tumors of people wit
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre studied the microbiome of people with colorectal cancer and discovered that the bacteria, fungi, and viruses in a person's tumour differed significantly depending on whether they were diagnosed with early-onset disease (age 45 or y
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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus detected in Israel
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Every season, the pest and extermination team of the Ministry of Environmental Protection carries out hundreds of captures and thousands of monitoring of mosquito larvae. The mosquitoes are transferred to the Ministry of Health laboratories for testing.
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Human T cells play key role in controlling respiratory syncytial virus inf
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In healthy adults, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) primarily causes the symptoms of a cold, but it can also lead to more serious lung infections in newborns, those with impaired immune systems, and the elderly. Surprisingly, the most frequent cause of hospitalisation for newborns and y
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Study reveals how common virus can cause multiple sclerosis
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis or worsen the condition, according to new research from Sweden's Karolinska Institute. Some people have antibodies against the virus that mistakenly targets a protein in the brain and spinal cord, according to a study published in Science A
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Pocket Insurance on Bajaj Markets: Get the best mobile insurance plans
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): Bajaj Markets, a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv, offers pocket insurance plans that cater to specific needs. With a focus on need-based coverage, these plans span different categories, offering customised solutions at affordable premiums.
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India reports 656 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a bulletin, a total of 1,16,603 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours while 92.87 crores total tests have been conducted till now.
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