Science & Health

Dangerous Pathogenic Bacteria Rendered Almost Harmless; Crucial Mechanism Key In Virulence [Details]

According to a new study by scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), a newly identified regulator of gene expression of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria is responsible for its pathogenicity.

Jun 23, 2021

230-mile-wide object with eccentric orbit spotted in the edge of solar system, what is it?

The most intriguing thing that perplexes scientists is the space body's weird trajectory

Jun 22, 2021

New Affordable, Easy-to-use COVID-19 Test 'Vigilant' Is Here; Equally Reliable As RT-PCR [Details]

A new test for detecting COVID-19—'Vigilant' — developed by scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), produces results that are as reliable as those from RT-PCR tests.

Jun 22, 2021

Hubble Telescope in standstill mode due to glitch in payload computer: NASA

The Hubble Space Telescope has come to a halt, most likely due to a failing memory module, although NASA continues to work on the payload computer.

Jun 22, 2021

This gut bacteria could help in fighting Covid-19 infection

SARS-CoV-2 is inhibited by substances produced by commensal bacteria called Bifidobacteria in the human intestine,finds a study

Jun 21, 2021

Novel multi-technology test can detect COVID-19 in just five minutes; can differentiate between coronaviruses [details]

A study led by researchers from Osaka University has demonstrated that a new testing platform developed by combining artificial intelligence and nanopore technology can detect the SARS-CoV-2 and discern between other coronaviruses.

Jun 20, 2021

Sensor made from "wonder material" can detect COVID-19 in under five mins; detects variants [details]

A study by scientists from the University of Illinois Chicago demonstrated the effectiveness of a new graphene-based sensor that can detect COVID-19 quickly and accurately.

Jun 20, 2021

This Father's Day, let's keep our dads healthy; four tips to follow regularly [details]

With health being front and centre in these times, ensure your father has the best shot at a healthy life ahead.

Jun 20, 2021

New Vaccine Provides Full protection Against Malaria; Leverages Technology Used in COVID-19 Vaccines [Study]

A new mRNA vaccine was found to provide maximum protection against malaria in animal models.

Jun 19, 2021

COVID-19 Can Infect Testes; Evidence of Direct Infection In Organ By Coronavirus Found [Study]

According to researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was found to infect the testes in an animal model, thereby, offering evidence of direct infection of the male reproductive organ by COVID-19.

Jun 19, 2021

Save Buxwaha campaign gains momentum; MP High Court asks Essel Mining to respond to PIL

The Save Buxwaha Campaign has been getting the attention of green friends and netizens who prefer to have a forest flourish than getting trees chopped down to mint diamonds

Jun 19, 2021

New therapy can trick COVID into attacking itself; could reduce lung injury [details]

According to the multi-institutional study, 'nanodecoys' derived from human lung spheroid cells (LSCs), can not only bind with the SARS-CoV-2 virus but also block it and promote viral clearance.

Jun 18, 2021

Green Jackfruit Flour Shows Promise in Helping Control Type 2 Diabetes; Compelling Evidence Found [Details]

According to a multi-institutional study by Indian researchers, substituting an equal volume of wheat flour or rice in daily meals is considerably effective in lowering the blood sugar levels in individuals with T2DM

Jun 18, 2021

Replace newborn calf serum method: PETA urges DCGI despite govt's clarification [details]

While Health Ministry says that calf serum is used only for the preparation of vero cells, PETA India urges authorities to switch to animal-free media as the serum is obtained from a slaughtered 20-day-old cow that has been separated from its mother.

Jun 17, 2021

Lightning, solar flares create entirely different impact on GPS satellites not observed previously [Study]

Solar flares emitted by the sun and thunderstorms formed on Earth have differing effects on the planet's ionosphere, which has ramifications for long-distance communications.

Jun 17, 2021