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Research suggests bats host most virulent zoonotic viruses, though not mos
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): Researchers studying zoonotic viral risks across animal reservoirs have found that bats host the most virulent viruses but not always the most dangerous ones.
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ICMR-NIV warns of reverse zoonosis, advises care in handling animals
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The director of ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV) on Sunday advised people to exercise caution while handling animals as negligence may transmit infections like COVID-19 from humans to animals through 'reverse zoonosis'.
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Bats host most virulent, but not most dangerous zoonotic viruses: Study
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 30 (ANI): Most infectious diseases like Ebola, severe acute respiratory syndrome among other deadly viruses seem to be linked to bats. Now, researchers studying zoonotic viral risks across animal reservoirs have found that bats host the most virulent but not always th
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J-K: Policeman critically injured in shootout with terrorists in Srinagar
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 22 (ANI): A policeman was critically injured on Tuesday in a brief shootout between terrorists and security forces near the Zoonimar area of Central Kashmir's Srinagar.
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Study reveals that hepatitis E virus defies alcohol-based hand disinfectan
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Hanover [Germany], February 2 (ANI): Hepatitis E is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV). HEV is the most common cause of acute virus-mediated hepatitis worldwide. Even though the infection can be prevented through appropriate hygiene measures, a
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500th Urs of Sufi saint Hazrat Zoon Shah observed in J-K's Anantnag
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 5 (ANI): On the day of the 500th Urs of the famous Sufi saint Hazrat Zoon Shah, several devotees in the Umrangso area of Anantnag district and its adjoining areas observed the day, following all COVID-19 protocols.
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Study uses AI to predict unknown links between viruses, mammals
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Liverpool [UK], June 25 (ANI): The findings of a new University of Liverpool study could help scientists mitigate the future spread of zoonotic and livestock diseases caused by existing viruses.
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No evidence to indicate artificial or zoonotic origins of COVID-19: Ex ICM
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): There is no evidence to indicate if COVID-19 was zoonotic infection or it was artificially created, said Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar, former Head Scientist of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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Russia's Vector says COVID-19 vaccine provides immunity lasting at least 6
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], September 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The vaccine against COVID-19 developed by Russia's research center Vector does not provide life-long immunity, but guarantees immunity that will last at least six months, the head of the center's zoonotic diseases and flu department said on Thursd
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New local search service NearByAll has been launched in India
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi/Mumbai (Maharashtra)/Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 27 (ANI/BusinessWire India): A new business directory NearByAll that allows people to discover and choose local businesses with the help of reviews and ratings from consumers has been just launched in India.
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COVID-19 and the true cost of wildlife exploitation
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] May 12 (ANI/NewsVoir): Wildlife trade has become big business and the subsequent exploitation of wild animals puts our health, economies and biodiversity at risk, says World Animal Protection as they launch a campaign today targeting G20 leaders to support a permanent wildl
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Raw Mango faces backlash for exoticising Kashmir through its latest collec
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 5 (ANI): Raw Mango, a contemporary Indian fashion brand's latest collection 'Zooni' inspired by Kashmir, faced backlash for exoticising the region at a time when the region is under heavy security post the abrogation of Article 370.
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