Science & Health

UK to add India's Covaxin to approved list from Nov 22; brings relief to international travellers [details]

Covaxin will be added to the UK government's approved list of vaccines for international travellers from November 22.Those vaccinated with the Covaxin will not have to self-isolate after arrival in England. Last month Indian vaccine Covishield was also added to the UK's approved list.

Nov 9, 2021

Patients of kidney failure face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 [Study]

A study says that people with kidney failure who are on dialysis or who have received a kidney transplant face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 due to differences in their immune system, finds a study.

Nov 9, 2021

NASA Selects New Mission to Study Storms; To Simulate Impacts on Climate Models

Called INCUS, it aims to directly address why convective storms, heavy precipitation, and clouds occur exactly when and where they form.

Nov 9, 2021

Diabetes drug can improve kidney function: Lancet

Dapagliflozin slows the pace of deterioration in kidney function in people with chronic kidney disease, according to a clinical trial including 4,304 participants with CKD (CKD).

Nov 8, 2021

Genetics: Scientists decode why humans are getting taller

The study established that "MC3R affects the timing of sexual maturation, the pace of linear development, and the accumulation of lean mass, all of which are energy-demanding activities."

Nov 8, 2021

Concentration of Abundant Virus Can Serve As Biomarker for COVID-19; May Improve Prognosis [Study]

In a new study, researchers have found that the concentration of Torquetenovirus (TTV) in the saliva of individuals with COVID-19 was correlated to the duration and severity of their infection.

Nov 7, 2021

Unexpected Antibody Type Discovered In Individuals With Malaria; New Insights Into Immune Response Against Disease [Study]

In a new study, researchers detected the production of IgA (Immunoglobulin A) antibodies—that are produced when the mucous membranes of organs such as the lungs are infected—in individuals infected with malaria.

Nov 6, 2021

Catch The Frost Moon: Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse of The Century on Nov 19 [Where to Watch]

It is estimated that the lunar eclipse will last for three hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds and it will be visible from the north eastern states of India

Nov 6, 2021

Why cold leads to increase in air pollution in Indo-Gangetic plains [Explainer]

Scientists have reiterated the need for particular vigilance this season, stating that because weather and/or meteorological phenomena are beyond human control, the focus should remain on reducing local emissions.

Nov 6, 2021

Half the world's fossil fuel assets will be worthless by 2036, says study

There is a massive drop in demand for fossil fuels like oil and gas which will affect the geo political landscape. Study says countries that are slow to decarbonise will suffer but early movers will profit.

Nov 6, 2021

Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill May Reduce Severe Illness; Drugmaker Claims 89% Reduction In Risk of Hospitalization, Death [Details]

Pfizer made the announcement based on the interim analysis of the Phase 2/3 EPIC-HR (Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in High-Risk Patients) study that evaluated the efficacy of Paxlovid .

Nov 6, 2021

Gene that doubles risk of lung failure due to Covid common in South Asians [Study]

60 per cent of South Asians and 15 per cent of Europeans carry the high-risk version of the gene that doubles the risk of lung failure.

Nov 5, 2021

India logs over 12,885 COVID cases, total active cases decline to 1.48 lakh

India registered 12,885 new Covid-19 cases and 461 deaths in the last 24 hrs

Nov 5, 2021

Known for reducing diabetes, sorghum can help boost immunity, especially amid Covid: Study

Studies indicate that while the juice from stem/stalk of the crop can be utilised for production of ethanol, jaggery and nutritive low calorie sugar syrup, the grains obtained can be used extensively as a healthier flour, replacing 'maida' or 'wheat flour'.

Nov 5, 2021

Human brain cells not infected by Covid virus: Study

For the study, the team adapted a form of skull base surgery to remove tissue from the olfactory mucosa and bulb of Covid-19 patients within about an hour of their death.

Nov 4, 2021

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Science & Health

UK to add India's Covaxin to approved list from Nov 22; brings relief to international travellers [details]

Patients of kidney failure face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 [Study]

NASA Selects New Mission to Study Storms; To Simulate Impacts on Climate Models

Diabetes drug can improve kidney function: Lancet

Genetics: Scientists decode why humans are getting taller

Concentration of Abundant Virus Can Serve As Biomarker for COVID-19; May Improve Prognosis [Study]

Unexpected Antibody Type Discovered In Individuals With Malaria; New Insights Into Immune Response Against Disease [Study]

Catch The Frost Moon: Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse of The Century on Nov 19 [Where to Watch]

Why cold leads to increase in air pollution in Indo-Gangetic plains [Explainer]

Half the world's fossil fuel assets will be worthless by 2036, says study

Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill May Reduce Severe Illness; Drugmaker Claims 89% Reduction In Risk of Hospitalization, Death [Details]

Gene that doubles risk of lung failure due to Covid common in South Asians [Study]

India logs over 12,885 COVID cases, total active cases decline to 1.48 lakh

Known for reducing diabetes, sorghum can help boost immunity, especially amid Covid: Study

Human brain cells not infected by Covid virus: Study

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]