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New weapon against Covid-19: Indian-American researchers develop durable coating that kills Covid virus

The coating's durability comes from polyurethane, a tough, varnish-like sealer that's commonly used on surfaces like floors and furniture.

Aug 27, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 9,520 fresh cases, 41 deaths today, slight decline from previous day

As of Saturday morning, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 211.39 crore, achieved via 2,81,63,153 sessions.

Aug 27, 2022

Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over patent infringement of its Covid vaccine

Biotechnology major Moderna on Friday sued rival Pfizer and BioNTech over alleged infringement of its messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology patents.

Aug 27, 2022

India reports 10,256 new COVID cases and 68 deaths in last 24 hours [details]

The nationwide death toll has now increased to 5,27,556. The active caseload dipped to 90,707, accounting for 0.20 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

Aug 26, 2022

Monsoon can be a trigger for your allergies; but there's a solution, too [helpful tips]

Itchy watery eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose, and wheezing are just as bad if not worse during monsoons when you are indoors, and the culprits are lurking in the corners of your house and are airborne, too.

Aug 25, 2022

Heavy news consumption triggers stress, anxiety, poor physical health; Researchers warn

If you have an obsessive urge to constantly check news, you are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety as well as poor physical health, researchers have warned.

Aug 25, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 10,649 fresh cases in 24 hrs

India reported 10,649 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, which is a rise from the previous day's count of 8,586, said the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

Aug 24, 2022

Covid Update: India reports decline in fresh cases, 8,586 in 24 hrs

The new cases at 8,585 show a slight decline from Monday's count of 9,531 though deaths hover around 48 in the last 24 hours

Aug 23, 2022

India reports 11,539 new Covid cases; positivity rate marginally declines

The country reported 43 more Covid deaths taking the death toll to 5,27,332.

Aug 21, 2022

This blood biomarker may up your risk of Alzheimer's by 35 times, time to make lifestyle changes

A team of Australian researchers has discovered a potential blood biomarker that can signal the risk of dementia much earlier and help people to make lifestyle changes to help ward off the disease.

Aug 20, 2022

No clear guidelines hampering treatment of monkeypox, says study

A dearth of high quality, up to date clinical guidance on monkeypox may be hampering effective and safe treatment of the infection around the world, according to a review led by an international team of researchers.

Aug 17, 2022

Bharat Biotech's intranasal Covid vaccine "BBV154" proven safe in clinical trials

Vaccine-maker Bharat Biotech announced on Monday that its intranasal vaccine for Covid-19 has been proven to be safe, well-tolerated, and immunogenic in subjects in controlled clinical trials.

Aug 15, 2022

This smart contact lenses can diagnose cancer from tears by capturing exosomes

US scientists have developed a contact lens that can help in the early detection of cancer using tears and help in the treatment.

Aug 15, 2022

New AI algorithm can detect brain abnormality, help cure epilepsy

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can detect subtle brain abnormalities which cause epileptic seizures has been developed by a team of international researchers.

Aug 15, 2022

This miracle drug can fight more than 300 drug-resistant bacteria; holds promising future [details]

A team of researchers have developed a novel drug molecule that can help ward off more than 300 drug-resistant bacteria.

Aug 14, 2022