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Weight loss by "sweating" fat through skin; new potential for managing obesity [Study]

According to the new study, a cytokine known as thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) resulted in considerable loss of abdominal fat in an animal model; the fat loss was not associated with faster metabolism or decreased food intake.

Aug 1, 2021

COVID-19 Delta Variant As Contagious As Chickenpox, More Infectious than Ebola or Flu, Warns CDC [Details]

An internal document of the US CDC asserted that the Delta variant—a variant of concern (VOC) —can be transmitted even by vaccinated people, and can potentially cause more severe infection than older strains of the coronavirus.

Jul 31, 2021

Lethal Tuberculosis Bacteria Suppresses Immunity; New Inhibiting Mechanism of Pathogen Discovered [Study]

In a new study, researchers from the University of Maryland identified a specific gene in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium that suppresses the immune actions of infected human cells.

Jul 30, 2021

Relax, banknotes & coins have "very low" transmission risk of COVID-19, Variants of Concern [details]

A multi-institutional study demonstrated that despite cash being contaminated with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, the chances of contracting COVID-19 from them were very low.

Jul 29, 2021

Nerve damage in eyes sign of 'Long COVID'; prevalent among those with neurological symptoms [details]

According to a new study, nerve fibre loss and an increase in dendritic cell numbers in the cornea of the eye was prevalent among those who suffered from long COVID.

Jul 27, 2021

Mere virtual contact made older people feel more lonely during Covid lockdowns

The study by UK's Lancaster University showed that many older people experienced a greater increase in loneliness and long-term mental health disorders during the Covid pandemic due to isolation despite technology facilitating virtual contacts

Jul 27, 2021

New snake venom "super glue" can stop bleeding in seconds; shows life-saving potential [details]

According to an international study, a bioadhesive gel derived from the venom of lancehead snakes (Bothrops atrox)—a poisonous snake found in South America—can instantly stop severe bleeding.

Jul 25, 2021

New 'Atlas' of Antibody Action Against COVID-19 Variants Identifies Resistant Regions of Spike [Study]

In the study published in the journal Cell, researchers demonstrated that over 150 different antibodies attacked regions of the spike and identified regions that are resistant to antibodies.

Jul 24, 2021

Chemotherapy Can Trigger Mutations; Lead to Relapse of Blood Cancer In Children [Details]

The study provides the very first direct experimental and genomic evidence of drug resistance mutations induced by chemotherapy in pediatric cancer patients.

Jul 23, 2021

Experimental drug blocks replication of COVID-19; effective against Variants of Concern [details]

According to the multi-institutional study, masitinib was able to block the replication of the novel coronavirus in human cell cultures and in animal models, and reduce viral loads.

Jul 23, 2021

COVID-19 Delta Variant Can Evade Immune Responses Easily; Fully Resistant to Key Antibody Used for Treatment [Study]

According to a multi-institutional study, the Delta variant is fully resistant to the therapeutic antibody bamlanivimab, and shows 50 percent higher cell entry in some cells.

Jul 22, 2021

Flavoured Whey Protein From Nutrabox Attains No. 1 Ranking In The World

Mr. Nihar Desai says Nutrabox is the fitness booster that is not expensive as international brands but equally effective. To be first in the world's renowned USA laboratory

Jul 22, 2021

Ancient 15,000-year-old Viruses Discovered in Chinese Glacier Ice; Nearly Three Dozen New Viruses Found [Study]

A multi-institutional study discovered over 30 viruses— including dozens of novel ones—from two ice cores collected from the Guliya ice cap in China's Tibetan Plateau.

Jul 22, 2021

Deadly Spider Venom Could Prevent Damage Caused by Heart Attacks; May Improve Life of Donor Hearts [Details]

A multi-institutional Australian study found that a drug derived from a protein present in the funnel-web spider's venom was able to prevent damage caused to the heart following a heart attack.

Jul 20, 2021

Cats highly vulnerable to COVID-19; scientists study virus in different animals [details]

Through a multi-institutional study, researchers built a biobank of airway epithelial cell (AEC) culture models from 12 different animals. The findings show potential for reducing or eliminating animal experimentation.

Jul 20, 2021

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Health News

Weight loss by "sweating" fat through skin; new potential for managing obesity [Study]

COVID-19 Delta Variant As Contagious As Chickenpox, More Infectious than Ebola or Flu, Warns CDC [Details]

Lethal Tuberculosis Bacteria Suppresses Immunity; New Inhibiting Mechanism of Pathogen Discovered [Study]

Relax, banknotes & coins have "very low" transmission risk of COVID-19, Variants of Concern [details]

Nerve damage in eyes sign of 'Long COVID'; prevalent among those with neurological symptoms [details]

Mere virtual contact made older people feel more lonely during Covid lockdowns

New snake venom "super glue" can stop bleeding in seconds; shows life-saving potential [details]

New 'Atlas' of Antibody Action Against COVID-19 Variants Identifies Resistant Regions of Spike [Study]

Chemotherapy Can Trigger Mutations; Lead to Relapse of Blood Cancer In Children [Details]

Experimental drug blocks replication of COVID-19; effective against Variants of Concern [details]

COVID-19 Delta Variant Can Evade Immune Responses Easily; Fully Resistant to Key Antibody Used for Treatment [Study]

Flavoured Whey Protein From Nutrabox Attains No. 1 Ranking In The World

Ancient 15,000-year-old Viruses Discovered in Chinese Glacier Ice; Nearly Three Dozen New Viruses Found [Study]

Deadly Spider Venom Could Prevent Damage Caused by Heart Attacks; May Improve Life of Donor Hearts [Details]

Cats highly vulnerable to COVID-19; scientists study virus in different animals [details]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]