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Zydus Cadila's COVID vaccine could cost as low as Rs 265 per dose [details inside]

Zydus Cadila had proposed a price of Rs 1,900 for its three-dose regimen, and the government is said to be negotiating with the manufacturer to bring down the price.

Oct 31, 2021

Delta variant detected in 99% COVID samples: Delhi govt data

In the months of June and July, 90 percent and 52 percent of samples were detected with delta variants.

Oct 31, 2021

New Plasma Technology Neutralizes 99.99% SARS-CoV-2 Virus In Contaminated Masks; Hope for PPE Reuse [Details]

In a new study, researchers have described a new disinfection technique utilizing cold plasma that can effectively inactivate the novel coronavirus and make face masks reusable.

Oct 28, 2021

New nanoparticles designed to communicate only with cancer cells; potential for drug-free therapies [details]

In a new multi-institutional study, scientists have described new gold nanoparticles that are activated when they encounter cancer cells, and slowdown their growth.

Oct 26, 2021

Common Antidepressant Used to Treat Agitation in Dementia Patients Ineffective; May Increase Mortality [Study]

According to a new study, mirtazapine—an antidepressant used to treat agitation in individuals with dementia—offered no more benefit than a placebo did.

Oct 23, 2021

Shape of Virus May Decide Outcome of RSV Infection; Can Affect Activation of Key Immune Proteins [Study]

According to a new study, when the RSV changes shape,an essential viral protein also changes shape; this can affect the manner in which protective proteins within the immune system are activated.

Oct 23, 2021

Children With COVID-19 Carry High Viral Loads; Can Harbor Levels of SARS-CoV-2 Virus Similar to Hospitalized Adults [Study]

A new multi-institutional study has stated that there is no correlation between the severity of disease and viral load in pediatric cases of COVID-19.

Oct 16, 2021

'Broken Heart' Syndrome On Rise Among Women; Higher In Middle-aged, Older Women [Study]

According to a new study, there has been a rising incidence in the diagnoses of 'Broken Heart' syndrome, which is also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, among women.

Oct 14, 2021

Common Virus Found to Manipulate Immune Genes to Disrupt Defenses; May Boost Vaccine and Drug Development [Study]

In a new study, researchers have discovered that a protein produced by RSV known as nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) can impede the immune defenses of the body.

Oct 13, 2021

Adverse complications for COVID-positive mothers and their newborns; adds weight to vaccination cry

In a new study, researchers found "significant differences" in symptomatic COVID-positive mothers and healthy ones, while respiratory complications were noted in their newborns.

Oct 12, 2021

SEC recommends Covaxin for children aged 2 to 18 years; DGCI approval soon

It was only last week that reports quoting official sources claimed that Bharat Biotech completed the Phase 2/3 trials of Covaxin for use in children aged 2 to 18 and now SEC has given the recommendation to DCGI for the use of vaccine on children

Oct 12, 2021

India records 18,166 new COVID cases, 214 deaths amid third-wave fears [details inside]

The active cases declined by 5,672 to stand at 2,30,971, the lowest in 208 days, which is now 0.68 percent of the total caseload.

Oct 10, 2021

Covid third wave in India: Expert predicts possible timeline and severity

No third wave? "Covid could touch all of us" this time, warn experts; Next 3 months crucial

It was only in early February of 2021 that the cases dropped to an all-time low of around 9000 cases per day, before shooting up to over 4 lakh cases in less than three months by May

Oct 9, 2021

New Vaccination Strategy Using Engineered SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Neutralizes Multiple Coronaviruses [Explained]

In a new multi-institutional study, researchers have reported the devising of a new vaccination strategy using modified SARS-CoV-2 virus spike that promotes the production of antibodies that can block multiple coronaviruses.