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UK scientists working on single Covid, cold vaccine
As a result, there may be a narrower window of opportunity for S2 antibodies to neutralise the virus than for antibodies that target the S1 area.
Very few recombinant variants of Covid found in India: INSACOG
On the global scenario, the INSACOG said two recombinant variants - XD and XE - are being closely monitored worldwide.
Covid spreads in deer and other animals in US
The latest species to capture the attention of wildlife biologists are white-tailed deer. It's little surprise that farmed deer would catch the virus from people.
Delta stays as main ‘variant of concern’ in India: INSACOG
The first cases of the Delta variant first came to light in India in October last year. The variant is also generally blamed for the explosive rise in Covid-19 cases across the country.
Covid-19 lab leak theory unlikely: Report
A recurring argument for the lab leak theory is that the virus, SARS-CoV-2, carries a specific short genetic code that is sometimes engineered into laboratory products, called a furin cleavage site.
Its okay to wear N95, cloth masks during peak exercise: Study
While there was discomfort exercising with a mask, it did not raise any health issues, revealed the study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Centre Alerts Three States after Delta Plus Variant is Found
INSACOG has informed that the Delta Plus variant has characteristics of increased transmissibility, stronger binding to receptors of lung cells and potential reduction in monoclonal antibody response.
Experimental antiviral drug effective against Covid: Study
New York, April 18 : An experimental oral antiviral drug has shown potential in prevention and treatment of…
SARS-CoV-2 can infect neurons, damage brain tissue: Study
New York: Researchers have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 can directly infect the central nervous system and have begun to…
‘Airborne transmission of coronavirus possible in hospitals, closed rooms’
Viral particles could be detected in air especially in closed rooms where COVID positive individuals had spent longer periods, even after two hours of their exit from the room and at distances greater than two meters as well.
What makes a good vaccine? Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla explains
Both Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines, which are waiting for the approval of the regulatory body, are based on mRNA technology.
India may get COVID-19 vaccine by March 2021: Serum Institute of India
Currently, scientists, health researchers and drugmakers all over the world are racing to produce a safe and effective vaccine against coronavirus.
Pain Relief Caused By Covid-19 May Help Explain Virus Spread: Study
New York: Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, can relieve…
AIIMS experts say virus affects nearly all organs, patient classification system needs review
AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria said what we thought of as viral pneumonia has a lot of other manifestations which goes beyond the lungs
New low-cost test can diagnose COVID-19 in just 20 minutes
The rapid molecular test is highly accurate and easy to use, making it a prime candidate for use in settings with limited testing capabilities, according to the researchers.
WHO team to reach China next week to probe SARS-CoV-2 source
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo earlier said that the virus might have originated in a laboratory in China.
Coronavirus may infect heart cells of Covid-19 patients: Study
New York, July 1 : A team of US scientists, led by an Indian-origin researcher revealed that SARS-CoV-2…
Chinese Covid-19 vaccine approved for military use
The overall clinical results indicate that the Ad5-nCoV has potential to prevent diseases caused by SARS-CoV-2.
No seasonal variation in Covid, immunisation only defence: Harvard scholar
Covid-19 is not going to completely vanish. Like HIV, we shall learn to live with it and also contain it through vaccines and drugs, hopefully soon.
US researchers identify targets for Covid-19 vaccine
"Our approach, if successful, could lead to protection against not only SARS-CoV-2 but also other coronaviruses that might emerge in the future," said study lead author Mark Yarmarkovich.
CCMB cultures coronavirus with potential for vaccine, drug development
They use Vero cells - kidney epithelial cell lines from green African monkey, which express ACE-2 proteins and carry a mutation that allows them to proliferate indefinitely.
SARS antibody found to neutralise COVID-19 virus
That is probably why this antibody, instead of being single-minded, is able to act against related coronaviruses.
Fauci dismisses theory coronavirus originated in Chinese lab
Washington, May 6 Top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19,…