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Crucial mutation in Alpha variant increases infectivity; helps overcome weaknesses of COVID [details]

According to a new multi-institutional study, the deletion of two amino acids from its notorious spike protein helps it invade cells better and infect them with improved efficiency.

Jun 29, 2021

Nutritionist Aanchal Chugh shares 8 tips to boost immunity against Covid-19

Aanchal Chugh said A good diet must be followed by an exercise routine. Regular exercise for at least 45 mins or walking 10,000 steps a day can go a long way in releasing toxins

Jun 29, 2021

Taking the world of fitness to greater success levels is a top fitness model and entrepreneur, Amer Kamra

Amer Kamra said During the pandemic, he thought it was a great idea to reach people on the web and coach them right to make them fall in love with fitness.

Jun 29, 2021

Unique 'Spider Web' Mechanism that Traps, Kills Viruses Discovered; Holds Potential for COVID-19 Vaccine Development [Study]

According to a multi-institutional study, neutrophils utilize a unique mechanism that functions like a 'spider-web' that traps and kills viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus; showing potential for implementation in the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

Jun 29, 2021

Covishield not in EU travel Green Pass list as not applied for approval, says Poonawalla; Exploring diplomatic channels now

Only four vaccines are currently recognised by European Union's vaccine passport programme, while Covishield is yet to file an application for approval

Jun 28, 2021

New spike mutations in Alpha, Beta variants of COVID-19 found; more infectious, evasive [Study]

According to the multi-institutional study, the spike protein of the Alpha (B.1.1.7 -UK) and Beta (B.1.351-South Africa) variants—both VOCs—have acquired structural changes that make them more lethal.

Jun 27, 2021

COVID-19 on hospital surfaces may not cause infection; low chances of transmission [details]

An interdisciplinary team of scientists from UC Davis has confirmed that hospital surfaces contaminated with the SARS-CoV-2 may not serve as a major route of transmission of COVID-19.

Jun 27, 2021

Still no taste, smell after recovering from COVID; it may take a year [details]

The loss of smell can severely impact a person's quality of life, making it extremely difficult to taste foods, detect airborne hazards in the environment and carry out other functions dependent on the senses.

Jun 27, 2021

Crucial Differences In Human and Mice Brain Cells Found; To Impact Neurological Disease Research [Study]

According to a new study led by researchers from UCLA (University of California-Los Angeles), the comparison of brain cells known as astrocytes in mice and humans revealed that they possessed important differences that can have an impact on human neurodegenerative disease research.

Jun 26, 2021

New 'CoVRapid' test detects COVID-19 antibodies in just 8 mins; it's reliable & affordable [details]

A new interdisciplinary study by researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has described a new automated microarray rapid test called 'CoVRapid' that is highly specific and highly sensitive; yet reliable and affordable.

Jun 26, 2021

COVID-19 may infect cells through alternate route; is it cause for concern [Explained]

According to scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine, a single mutation provides the SARS-CoV-2 virus the capacity to enter cells without the requirement of ACE2; however, no evidence of resulting evasion of COVID-19 vaccines and antibodies was found.

Jun 25, 2021

Ancient Coronavirus epidemic rocked East Asia 20,000 years ago; its evidence found in modern populations

A new study by an international team of researchers has discovered that a coronavirus epidemic erupted in the region of East Asia over 20,000 years ago, with evidence of it found in modern day populations.

Jun 24, 2021

Identifying new variants of COVID using this low-cost method promises effective surveillance globally [details]

Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet have developed a platform COVseq that can help generate complex sequencing libraries from hundreds of SARS-CoV-2 samples at a very low cost.

Jun 24, 2021

Coffee consumption is linked to lower risk of developing chronic liver disease, shows data

Researchers found that coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic liver disease and dying from it.

Jun 24, 2021

AstraZeneca vaccine 92% effective against dreaded Delta variant; protects against other COVID variants [details]

According to new data by Public Health England (PHE), two doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca were found to be 92 percent effective against hospitalization on account of the Delta variant, and no death was reported in fully vaccinated individuals

Jun 23, 2021

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Health News

Crucial mutation in Alpha variant increases infectivity; helps overcome weaknesses of COVID [details]

Nutritionist Aanchal Chugh shares 8 tips to boost immunity against Covid-19

Taking the world of fitness to greater success levels is a top fitness model and entrepreneur, Amer Kamra

Unique 'Spider Web' Mechanism that Traps, Kills Viruses Discovered; Holds Potential for COVID-19 Vaccine Development [Study]

Covishield not in EU travel Green Pass list as not applied for approval, says Poonawalla; Exploring diplomatic channels now

New spike mutations in Alpha, Beta variants of COVID-19 found; more infectious, evasive [Study]

COVID-19 on hospital surfaces may not cause infection; low chances of transmission [details]

Still no taste, smell after recovering from COVID; it may take a year [details]

Crucial Differences In Human and Mice Brain Cells Found; To Impact Neurological Disease Research [Study]

New 'CoVRapid' test detects COVID-19 antibodies in just 8 mins; it's reliable & affordable [details]

COVID-19 may infect cells through alternate route; is it cause for concern [Explained]

Ancient Coronavirus epidemic rocked East Asia 20,000 years ago; its evidence found in modern populations

Identifying new variants of COVID using this low-cost method promises effective surveillance globally [details]

Coffee consumption is linked to lower risk of developing chronic liver disease, shows data

AstraZeneca vaccine 92% effective against dreaded Delta variant; protects against other COVID variants [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]