Health News

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

Psychedelic drug in 'magic mushrooms' helps with depression; has potential for treatment [details]

According to scientists from Yale University, psilocybin—naturally found in some mushrooms— enable immediate and enduring increases in connections between neurons.

Jul 6, 2021

SHERLOCK of face masks diagnoses COVID-19 in just 90 minutes [how it works]

A team of engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University has developed a technology that can be integrated in face masks to detect COVID-19 in just 90 minutes.

Jul 5, 2021

Experimental drug reduces replication of COVID-19 after infection; shows potential for treatment [details]

According to the multi-institutional study, animal models that were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and treated with a modified form of the drug called GC376 showed a reduction in viral load and improved survival.

Jul 4, 2021

Meet Dr. Anirudh Sethi, the founder of Financial Occultist and a stock market analyst

Dr. Anirudh Sethi said I believe in mission, vision, and ideals and has a huge collection of Gandhi memorabilia. My collection ranges from authentic copies of historical newspapers, rare photographs

Jul 4, 2021

Japanese Study Finds Malaria Drug Mefloquine Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Reduces Viral Load In Synergy With HIV Drug

According to a multi-institutional Japanese study, Mefloquine was found to exhibit a strong antiviral action against the SARS-CoV-2 by inhibiting its entry into cells, and showed high potency in combination with an HIV drug, Nelfinavir.

Jul 3, 2021

This substance used in gyms can kill COVID-19, Influenza virus completely, study finds

According to researchers from the University of Melbourne, liquid chalk—a substance used in gyms for grip—functions as an antiseptic against the two infectious viruses.

Jul 2, 2021

Covishield gets 'recognised' by Germany; it's not same as EU Green Pass: What does that mean? [details]

German Ambassador to India Walter J Lindner agreed that travel ban was a harsh measure but said that's the only way to prevent the massive influx of new variants.

Jul 2, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine reduces severity of disease; lowers viral load, length of infection [details]

According to a new study, individuals who develop COVID-19 in spite of vaccination are likely to experience milder symptoms, undergo a shorter duration of infection, and have lower viral loads.

Jul 1, 2021