Science & Health

As Asian jumbo calves hit by Herpes, CZA issues treatment protocol; US vaccine still in trial phase

In the last two weeks, the death of two baby elephants at Kerala's Kottoor elephant rehabilitation center near Thiruvanthapuram has brought back attention to the Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpes Virus (EEHV) that has no effective cure or vaccination available in India

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

BHU, BSIP scientists find Ganga river devoid of Covid virus

The Ganga river has been confirmed to be free of the pandemic-causing coronavirus after a two-month investigation by medical and genetic experts from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, and Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow.

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

What Makes Great White Sharks Faster Than Other Fish; Blood Holds Clue [Details]

According to a new study by an international team of researchers, warm-blooded fishes such as the great white shark are endowed with speed due to their temperature regulatory mechanism.

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

The Buxwaha diamond project demands the felling of over two lakh trees in the region

NGT orders not to fell Buxwaha trees; Chhatarpur collector calls social media campaign misleading

After National Green Tribunal, Bhopal directed the PCCF and state government to ensure no trees are cut in the Buxwaha forest region without clearance from the forest department, Chhatarpur Collector called social media movement to save the forest 'deceptive' and 'misleading'

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

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Science & Health

As Asian jumbo calves hit by Herpes, CZA issues treatment protocol; US vaccine still in trial phase

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]

BHU, BSIP scientists find Ganga river devoid of Covid virus

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]

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

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

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

What Makes Great White Sharks Faster Than Other Fish; Blood Holds Clue [Details]

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

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

NGT orders not to fell Buxwaha trees; Chhatarpur collector calls social media campaign misleading

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

"Who truly suffers"; Lt Gen KJS Dhillon reflects on civilian killings in Kashmir [details]

Sri Reddy's Sensational Comments on Samantha, Preetham Jukalker

Justice for Bihari labourers; J&K Police kills Kulgam perpetrator in encounter [details]