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Covid Update: India reports 16,935 new Covid infections, 51 deaths in 24 hrs

India reports 16,935 new Covid infections, 51 deaths in 24 hours, showing a decline from the previous day's 20,528 count

Jul 18, 2022

Space News: NASA's James telescope reveals stunning images of Jupiter, its moon

After releasing stunning coloured images of thousands of galaxies in our universe, NASA has now unveiled outstanding images of Jupiter and spectra of several asteroids taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Jul 16, 2022

Covaxin can help control virus load, reduce disease severity: Study

Scientists have found that Covaxin, which is an inactivated whole-virion vaccine, induces robust immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants of concern that persists for at least six months after vaccination and induces memory T cells that can respond robustly against the variants.

Jul 16, 2022

Covid Surge Again: India reports 20,038 new Covid cases, 47 deaths in 24 hrs

India on Friday reported a marginal decline at 20,038 Covid infections in the last 24 hours against 20,139 cases reported on Thursday, the Union Health Ministry said.

Jul 15, 2022

Health Ministry raises alarm on monkeypox; issues guidelines to curb spread [details]

The Union Health Ministry on Thursday asked states to increase surveillance on monkeypox, which has been reported in many countries across the world.

Jul 14, 2022

Kerala reports first suspected case of monkeypox, sample sent for testing [Details]

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Thursday said a suspected case of monkeypox has surfaced in the state and the sample has been sent to the NIV Pune laboratory.

Jul 14, 2022

Covid Surge: India's daily Covid cases cross 20,130 in 24 hrs

India reported 20,139 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, a considerable rise from the previous day's count of 16,906, said the Union Health Ministry on Thursday.

Jul 14, 2022

US approves eye drops called "Vuity" that could replace reading glasses [Details]

The US has approved a new type of eye drop which they say could eliminate the need for reading glasses.

Jul 14, 2022

Pig-to-human heart transplant in brain dead patients successful [details]

A team of US researchers successfully transplanted two genetically engineered pig hearts into recently deceased humans in June and July.

Jul 13, 2022

Cancer: India's first qHPV vaccine against cervical cancer gets DCGI's nod

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday granted market authorisation to India's first Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) against cervical cancer.

Jul 12, 2022

US Drug regulator FDA considering to approve birth control pill over-the-counter

Amid the US Supreme Court's decision to ban abortion in the country, the Food and Drug Administration is considering to approve the first-ever over the counter (OTC) birth control pill.

Jul 12, 2022

How "Epstein Barr Virus" infection is linked with progress of brain cancer

The cancer-causing virus Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) can infect the neuronal cells and drive various changes in biomolecules such as fatty acids, carbohydrates, and protein components, leading to diseases of the central nervous system as well as brain cancer, scientists have found.

Jul 12, 2022

India's 1st homegrown mRNA Covid vax may have low market penetration: Report

The recently approved Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals' two-dose mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, expected to be soon available in the country, is likely to see low penetration in the Indian market.

Jul 11, 2022

Africa's donkeys being stolen, slaughtered for Chinese medicine: Report

A popular period drama on Chinese TV helped lead to the theft and brutal slaughter of millions of donkeys in Africa, a media report said.

Jul 9, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 18,840 new Covid cases, 43 deaths

India on Saturday reported 18,840 Covid infections, a marginal rise against previous day's 18,815 count in a span of 24 hours, besides 43 deaths.

Jul 9, 2022