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Blood thinner could reduce death risk in hospitalised COVID patients with moderate illness [details]

According to the study by an international team of researchers, a full dose of Heparin—a blood thinner—administered to moderately ill COVID-19 patients early on, can decrease the odds of death.

Jul 14, 2021

Single Dose of Sputnik V Vaccine Induces Strong Antibody Responses; May Help Deal With Vaccine Shortage Worldwide [Study]

According to a new study, a single dose of Sputnik V triggers higher antibody levels and the ability to neutralize the virus in individuals who have been previously infected with COVID-19

Jul 14, 2021

'Friendly' bacteria nose drops protects against deadly brain illness; potential for broader uses [details]

In a new study, the researchers demonstrated that a gene inserted into a mostly harmless bacteria triggered a strong immune response against meningitis-causing bacteria.

Jul 13, 2021

Dog food may contain 'Superbugs' found in hospitalized patients; cause of concern for pet owners [details]

According to a study that is being presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), multi-drug resistant bacteria found in raw dog food were identical to those found in hospitalized patients across Europe.

Jul 13, 2021

Nonagenarian infected with two COVID-19 VOCs simultaneously; doctors concerned by rare occurrence [details]

According to a new case study, Belgian scientists report the case of a 90-year-old woman who was infected simultaneously by two different — Alpha and Beta variants; she succumbed to the infection.

Jul 11, 2021

This commonly-prescribed antibiotic for COVID-19 treatment does not reduce hospitalization risk, death [details]

According to a new study, azithromycin — a commonly prescribed antibiotic — is not effective in decreasing the risk of hospital admission or death among patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

Jul 11, 2021

New anti-viral coating fights viral infections; IIT Gandhinagar patents tech [details]

This unique material is only a few nanometres thick for which an Indian patent has also been registered. However, this coating has not yet been tested against coronavirus.

Jul 11, 2021

Climate change altered size of humans; fossil study discovers groundbreaking evidence [details]

According to the study led by researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Tübingen, the average size of the human body has fluctuated over millions of years depending on changes in the climate.

Jul 11, 2021

This COVID-19 Sensor Can Detect Coronavirus, Multiple Variants Within A Minute; Helpful in Work Spaces [Details]

Developed by scientists from multiple institutions, the accurate and non-invasive sensor can detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 and its variants within a minute.

Jul 10, 2021

Single-dose nasal vaccine provides full protection against COVID-19; blocks transmission of Coronavirus [details]

According to the multi-institutional study, a single dose of a parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5)–based intranasal COVID-19 vaccine provided full protection in animal models.

Jul 9, 2021

Using COVID-19 to kill COVID-19: Scientists find way to destroy original virus [details]

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have designed a synthesized defective version of SARS-CoV-2 that can drive not just the SARS-CoV virus, but also itself to its demise after affecting the replication of the original pathogen.

Jul 9, 2021

New way to target druggable 'Pockets' on notorious cancer protein found; promises new treatments [details]

Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered druggable 'pockets' on the protein RAS, whose mutated form plays a crucial role in the pathology of cancer.

Jul 8, 2021

COVID-19 can infect and replicate in cells of galivary Glands; serve as reservoirs for COVID [details]

According to the study by researchers from the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP), the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus virus can infect and replicate in the cells of the salivary glands.

Jul 7, 2021

What is Lambda variant: New COVID strain detected in 31 countries [all you need to know]

The new Lambda COVID variant is believed to be highly contagious and it is devastating Peru. Here's what you need to know.

Jul 6, 2021

Three mutations in COVID-19 Epsilon variants lead to immune evasion; dampens action of antibodies [details]

According to the new multi-institutional study, the mutations on the Epsilon variant's spike glycoprotein can significantly decrease the ability of antibodies in neutralizing it.

Jul 6, 2021

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Health News

Blood thinner could reduce death risk in hospitalised COVID patients with moderate illness [details]

Single Dose of Sputnik V Vaccine Induces Strong Antibody Responses; May Help Deal With Vaccine Shortage Worldwide [Study]

'Friendly' bacteria nose drops protects against deadly brain illness; potential for broader uses [details]

Dog food may contain 'Superbugs' found in hospitalized patients; cause of concern for pet owners [details]

Nonagenarian infected with two COVID-19 VOCs simultaneously; doctors concerned by rare occurrence [details]

This commonly-prescribed antibiotic for COVID-19 treatment does not reduce hospitalization risk, death [details]

New anti-viral coating fights viral infections; IIT Gandhinagar patents tech [details]

Climate change altered size of humans; fossil study discovers groundbreaking evidence [details]

This COVID-19 Sensor Can Detect Coronavirus, Multiple Variants Within A Minute; Helpful in Work Spaces [Details]

Single-dose nasal vaccine provides full protection against COVID-19; blocks transmission of Coronavirus [details]

Using COVID-19 to kill COVID-19: Scientists find way to destroy original virus [details]

New way to target druggable 'Pockets' on notorious cancer protein found; promises new treatments [details]

COVID-19 can infect and replicate in cells of galivary Glands; serve as reservoirs for COVID [details]

What is Lambda variant: New COVID strain detected in 31 countries [all you need to know]

Three mutations in COVID-19 Epsilon variants lead to immune evasion; dampens action of antibodies [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]