Science & Health

Who Is Srikantha Annappa Pai? The Man Behind Life-Saving Drug for Black Fungus Infection

B Srikantha Annappa Pai is the brain behind the re-development of the drug that has emerged as a life-saver in the management of the nationwide mucormycosis outbreak.

May 26, 2021

Diabetes Vaccine: Linkoping University's research claims promising results

According to a clinical study conducted by Linköping University, a diabetes vaccine shows promise in a genetic subgroup. Injecting GAD into lymph nodes could be beneficial to a community of people.

May 26, 2021

Some Antibodies Can Increase Infectivity of COVID-19; Possible Factor In Severity of Infection [Study]

A new multi-institutional study has discovered that the body also produces antibodies that can worsen the infectivity of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

May 25, 2021

First evidence of COVID-19 hijacking crucial protein to invade cells found; here's how it could help

A study by researchers from Keck School of Medicine of USC is the first to experimentally demonstrate that GRP78, a molecular chaperone, plays a crucial role in the invasion of human cells by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and its variants.

May 25, 2021

Dr. Anju Sharma has been credited of founding Asia's first sound healing band 'Sound Of Infinity'

Dr. Anju Sharma Said Spending years in the field and have gained enough knowledge on the subject made my establish a unique foundation. 'Sound Of Infinity', Asia's first sound healing band

May 25, 2021

Two-metre social distancing not enough as Covid airborne

As coronavirus can travel up to 10 metres through the air, a social distance of two metres is insufficient. According to a health expert, double masks, hand hygiene, and regular cleaning of high contact points are required.

May 25, 2021

Scientists discover new feature that distinguishes modern humans from ancient Neanderthals

Led by Professor Philipp Khaitovich, this new feature distinguishing modern humans from Neanderthals has been discovered by Skolteck scientists

May 25, 2021

B.1.617 Covid variant: An analysis on transmissibility, immune escape and future mutations

The novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan, China, has already claimed the lives of more than 3.4 million people worldwide

May 25, 2021

Third Thumb: Brain can alter its own mapping of robotic thumb usage differently and effectively

Having a 'Third Thumb' can cause the brain to assess the hand in a different way, UCL researchers say in an article titled "Robotic 'Third Thumb' use can alter brain representation of the hand".

May 25, 2021

NASA says organic salts detected on Mars, what it means

Organic salts are likely to exist on Mars, according to a NASA team. As the rover travels into a new area on Mount Sharp in Gale Crater, NASAwill continue to look for signs of organic salts.

May 24, 2021

New Defense Mechanism Against COVID Discovered; May Help Predict Outcomes In Patients

Researchers from Hokkaido University report the discovery of a novel defense response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that may explain why outcomes in COVID-19 patients are varied.

May 23, 2021

Sexual Transmission of Food Bacteria; This Foodborne Bacteria Can Infect Via Sex [Details]

According to a new study, Campylobacter bacteria, which causes diarrheal infectious disease Campylobacteriosis, can spread not just through food, but also through sexual contact.

May 23, 2021

Watch out for these symptoms in children post Covid; K'taka doctors warn parents amid spike in MIS-C cases

As Covid-19 attention shifts to the government's predicted third wave, city-based pediatricians notice a surge in MIS-C cases wherein children who have recovered during the second wave are still showing a risk of developing complications such as heart failures. Every day 2-3 cases reported in the last two weeks. Existing comorbidities and obesity a risk factor.

May 23, 2021

New Complication of Black Fungus Infection Found In Lower Intestines Among Delhi Covid Patients

Two COVID-19 patients at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi were diagnosed with a novel symptom of the 'Black fungus' Infection, or mucormycosis—infection of the lower intestine.

May 22, 2021

Covaxin still not on WHO list; Govt denies reports it affects foreign travel plans [details]

Covaxin was approved for emergency use on January 3 in the absence of Phase 3 trial data

May 22, 2021